CaterpillarModel A
Caterpillar 5-Ton
Industrial
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 425 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 3
Head to head · Industrial
Caterpillar 5-Ton vs Caterpillar RD8
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CaterpillarModel B
Caterpillar RD8
Industrial
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 1,246 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 6
CaterpillarCaterpillar 5-Ton
vs
CaterpillarCaterpillar RD8
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Industrial
Engine Displacement
▲ RD8 higher · +821 ci (+193%)5-Ton425 ci
RD81,246 ci
Median Industrial Tractor284 ci
5-Ton is in the 63rd percentile; RD8 is in the 99th · 53 models
Cylinders
▲ RD8 higher · +2 (+50%)5-Ton4
RD86
Median Industrial Tractor4
5-Ton is in the 50th percentile; RD8 is in the 88th · 55 models
Forward Gears
▲ RD8 higher · +3 (+100%)5-Ton3
RD86
Median Industrial Tractor5
5-Ton is in the 11th percentile; RD8 is in the 65th · 43 models
Operating Weight
▲ RD8 higher · +24,100 lb (+256%)5-Ton9,400 lb
RD833,500 lb
Median Industrial Tractor9,127 lb
5-Ton is in the 52nd percentile; RD8 is in the 95th · 49 models
5-Ton (A)RD8 (B)Median Industrial Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Caterpillar 5-Ton | Caterpillar RD8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Same |
| Model | 5-Ton | RD8 | — |
| Category | Industrial | Industrial | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Caterpillar 5-Ton | Caterpillar RD8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Same |
| Model | Not recorded | D13000 | — |
| Rated RPM | 1,050RPM | 1,000RPM | ▲ 5-Ton+50 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 | ▲ RD8+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 425ci | 1,246ci | ▲ RD8+821 ci · +193% |
| Bore | 4.8in | 5.8in | ▲ RD8+1 in · +21% |
| Stroke | 6in | 8in | ▲ RD8+2 in · +33% |
Transmission
| Spec | Caterpillar 5-Ton | Caterpillar RD8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Gear | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Caterpillar 5-Ton | Caterpillar RD8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 124in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 63in | 20in | ▲ 5-Ton+43 in · +215% |
| Height | 64in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 9,400lb | 33,500lb | ▲ RD8+24,100 lb · +256% |
Capacities
| Spec | Caterpillar 5-Ton | Caterpillar RD8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 7.5gal | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Displacement
median 284 ciA · 63rd percentile (425 ci)B · 99th percentile (1,246 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 88th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 5A · 11th percentile (3)B · 65th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 9,127 lbA · 52nd percentile (9,400 lb)B · 95th percentile (33,500 lb)
Width
median 70.5 inA · 32nd percentile (63 in)B · 5th percentile (20 in)
A · 5-TonB · RD8Median Industrial Tractor