Head to head · Agricultural

Caterpillar D2 vs Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application

Image not recorded
CaterpillarModel A

Caterpillar D2

Agricultural

power
32.9 hp
displacement
221 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
5
Full D2 specs
CaterpillarCaterpillar D2
vs
CaterpillarCaterpillar D3C SA Special Application

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 795–1,130

Engine Power

▲ D3C SA Special Application higher · +77.1 hp (+234%)
D232.9 hp
D3C SA Special Application110 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

D2 is in the 4th percentile; D3C SA Special Application is in the 50th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ D3C SA Special Application higher · +97 ci (+44%)
D2221 ci
D3C SA Special Application318 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

D2 is in the 20th percentile; D3C SA Special Application is in the 49th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
D24
D3C SA Special Application4
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

D2 is in the 31st percentile; D3C SA Special Application is in the 31st · 1,130 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
D25
D3C SA Special Application5
Median Agricultural Tractor16

D2 is in the 7th percentile; D3C SA Special Application is in the 7th · 972 models

D2 (A)D3C SA Special Application (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaterpillar D2Caterpillar D3C SA Special ApplicationDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillarSame
ModelD2D3C SA Special Application—
CategoryAgriculturalAgriculturalSame

Engine

SpecCaterpillar D2Caterpillar D3C SA Special ApplicationDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillarSame
Model3.6L 4-cyl diesel3204—
Power Output32.9hp110hp▲ D3C SA Special Application+77.1 hp · +234%
Rated RPM1,525RPM2,400RPM▲ D3C SA Special Application+875 RPM · +57%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement221ci318ci▲ D3C SA Special Application+97 ci · +44%
Bore3.7in4.5in▲ D3C SA Special Application+0.8 in · +22%
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecCaterpillar D2Caterpillar D3C SA Special ApplicationDifference
TypeGear type with dry disc clutchGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaterpillar D2Caterpillar D3C SA Special ApplicationDifference
Length108in146in▲ D3C SA Special Application+38 in · +35%
WidthNot recorded76.5in—
Height57.5in108in▲ D3C SA Special Application+50.5 in · +88%
Operating Weight7,419lb14,750lb▲ D3C SA Special Application+7,331 lb · +99%

Hydraulics

SpecCaterpillar D2Caterpillar D3C SA Special ApplicationDifference
Steering TypeMechanical clutchesNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaterpillar D2Caterpillar D3C SA Special ApplicationDifference
Chassis TypeCrawlerCrawlerSame
Steering TypeMechanical clutchesNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecCaterpillar D2Caterpillar D3C SA Special ApplicationDifference
Starter TypeGasoline pony motorElectric—

Operator Station

SpecCaterpillar D2Caterpillar D3C SA Special ApplicationDifference
TypeOpen operator stationNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 4th percentile (32.9 hp)B · 50th percentile (110 hp)

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 · 68th percentile (14,750 lb)
A · D2B · D3C SA Special ApplicationMedian Agricultural Tractor
Full spec pageCaterpillar D2Full spec pageCaterpillar D3C SA Special Application