Head to head · Specialized

Caterpillar 420D vs John Deere 510C

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CaterpillarModel A

Caterpillar 420D

Specialized

power
88.5 hp
displacement
268 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
4
Full 420D specs
John Deere 510C Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 510C

Specialized

power
90 hp
displacement
276 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
4
Full 510C specs
CaterpillarCaterpillar 420D
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 510C

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Specialized

n = 4358

Engine Power

▲ 510C higher · +1.5 hp (+2%)
420D88.5 hp
510C90 hp
Median Specialized Tractor62 hp

420D is in the 85th percentile; 510C is in the 88th · 55 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 510C higher · +8 ci (+3%)
420D268 ci
510C276 ci
Median Specialized Tractor239 ci

420D is in the 62nd percentile; 510C is in the 82nd · 56 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
420D4
510C4
Median Specialized Tractor4

420D is in the 50th percentile; 510C is in the 50th · 58 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
420D4
510C4
Median Specialized Tractor4

420D is in the 50th percentile; 510C is in the 50th · 43 models

420D (A)510C (B)Median Specialized Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaterpillar 420DJohn Deere 510CDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarJohn Deere
Model420D510C
CategorySpecialized, Backhoe LoaderSpecialized, Backhoe LoaderSame

Engine

SpecCaterpillar 420DJohn Deere 510CDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarJohn Deere
ModelCat 30544045T
Power Output88.5hp90hp510C+1.5 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement268ci276ci510C+8 ci · +3%
Bore4.1in4.2in510C+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecCaterpillar 420DJohn Deere 510CDifference
TypePower ShuttleNot recorded

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaterpillar 420DJohn Deere 510CDifference
Length274in280in510C+6 in · +2%
Width92.5in91.7in420D+0.8 in · <1%
Height109inNot recorded
Operating Weight15,763lb15,399lb420D+364 lb · +2%

Hydraulics

SpecCaterpillar 420DJohn Deere 510CDifference
System TypeClosed centerClosed CenterSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic PowerSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaterpillar 420DJohn Deere 510CDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic PowerSame
Brake TypeWet discDifferential Hydraulic Wet Disc

Electrical

SpecCaterpillar 420DJohn Deere 510CDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecCaterpillar 420DJohn Deere 510CDifference
CoolantNot recorded4.3gal

Operator Station

SpecCaterpillar 420DJohn Deere 510CDifference
TypeFour-post ROPS/FOPSFour-post ROPS

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 62 hp
A · 85th percentile (88.5 hp)B · 88th percentile (90 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 239 ci
A · 62nd percentile (268 ci)B · 82nd percentile (276 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Operating Weight

median 12,600 lb
A · 87th percentile (15,763 lb)B · 83rd percentile (15,399 lb)
A · 420DB · 510CMedian Specialized Tractor
Full spec pageCaterpillar 420DFull spec pageJohn Deere 510C