Head to head · Agricultural

Caterpillar D2 vs Caterpillar D3B SA Special Application

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CaterpillarModel A

Caterpillar D2

Agricultural

power
32.9 hp
displacement
221 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
5
Full D2 specs
CaterpillarCaterpillar D2
vs
CaterpillarCaterpillar D3B SA Special Application

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 795–1,130

Engine Displacement

▲ D3B SA Special Application higher · +97 ci (+44%)
D2221 ci
D3B SA Special Application318 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

D2 is in the 20th percentile; D3B SA Special Application is in the 49th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
D24
D3B SA Special Application4
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

D2 is in the 31st percentile; D3B SA Special Application is in the 31st · 1,130 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
D25
D3B SA Special Application5
Median Agricultural Tractor16

D2 is in the 7th percentile; D3B SA Special Application is in the 7th · 972 models

Operating Weight

▲ D3B SA Special Application higher · +6,427 lb (+87%)
D27,419 lb
D3B SA Special Application13,846 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

D2 is in the 27th percentile; D3B SA Special Application is in the 64th · 971 models

D2 (A)D3B SA Special Application (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaterpillar D2Caterpillar D3B SA Special ApplicationDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillarSame
ModelD2D3B SA Special Application—
CategoryAgriculturalCrawler, Agricultural—

Engine

SpecCaterpillar D2Caterpillar D3B SA Special ApplicationDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillarSame
Model3.6L 4-cyl diesel3204—
Power Output32.9hpNot recorded—
Rated RPM1,525RPM2,400RPM▲ D3B SA Special Application+875 RPM · +57%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement221ci318ci▲ D3B SA Special Application+97 ci · +44%
Bore3.7in4.5in▲ D3B SA Special Application+0.8 in · +22%
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecCaterpillar D2Caterpillar D3B SA Special ApplicationDifference
TypeGear type with dry disc clutchGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaterpillar D2Caterpillar D3B SA Special ApplicationDifference
Length108in146in▲ D3B SA Special Application+38 in · +35%
WidthNot recorded60in—
Height57.5in107in▲ D3B SA Special Application+49.5 in · +86%
Operating Weight7,419lb13,846lb▲ D3B SA Special Application+6,427 lb · +87%

Hydraulics

SpecCaterpillar D2Caterpillar D3B SA Special ApplicationDifference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center—
Steering TypeMechanical clutchesNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaterpillar D2Caterpillar D3B SA Special ApplicationDifference
Chassis TypeCrawlerCrawlerSame
Steering TypeMechanical clutchesNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecCaterpillar D2Caterpillar D3B SA Special ApplicationDifference
Starter TypeGasoline pony motorElectric—

Capacities

SpecCaterpillar D2Caterpillar D3B SA Special ApplicationDifference
CoolantNot recorded6.8gal—

Operator Station

SpecCaterpillar D2Caterpillar D3B SA Special ApplicationDifference
TypeOpen operator stationROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 20th percentile (221 ci)B · 49th percentile (318 ci)

Cylinders

median 5.5
A · 31st percentile (4)B · 31st percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 7th percentile (5)B · 7th percentile (5)

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 27th percentile (7,419 lb)B · 64th percentile (13,846 lb)

Length

median 173 in
A · 3rd percentile (108 in)B · 23rd percentile (146 in)
A · D2B · D3B SA Special ApplicationMedian Agricultural Tractor
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