Head to head · Agricultural

Caterpillar D2 vs Caterpillar D5 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 D5 SA Special Application

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 795–1,130

Engine Displacement

▲ D5 SA Special Application higher · +304 ci (+138%)
D2221 ci
D5 SA Special Application525 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

D2 is in the 20th percentile; D5 SA Special Application is in the 89th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

▲ D5 SA Special Application higher · +2 (+50%)
D24
D5 SA Special Application6
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

D2 is in the 31st percentile; D5 SA Special Application is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
D25
D5 SA Special Application5
Median Agricultural Tractor16

D2 is in the 7th percentile; D5 SA Special Application is in the 7th · 972 models

Operating Weight

▲ D5 SA Special Application higher · +12,981 lb (+175%)
D27,419 lb
D5 SA Special Application20,400 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

D2 is in the 27th percentile; D5 SA Special Application is in the 85th · 971 models

D2 (A)D5 SA Special Application (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaterpillar D2Caterpillar D5 SA Special ApplicationDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillarSame
ModelD2D5 SA Special Application—
CategoryAgriculturalAgriculturalSame

Engine

SpecCaterpillar D2Caterpillar D5 SA Special ApplicationDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillarSame
Model3.6L 4-cyl dieselD333—
Power Output32.9hpNot recorded—
Rated RPM1,525RPM1,900RPM▲ D5 SA Special Application+375 RPM · +25%
Cylinders46▲ D5 SA Special Application+2 · +50%
Displacement221ci525ci▲ D5 SA Special Application+304 ci · +138%
Bore3.7in4.5in▲ D5 SA Special Application+0.8 in · +22%
Stroke5in5.5in▲ D5 SA Special Application+0.5 in · +10%

Transmission

SpecCaterpillar D2Caterpillar D5 SA Special ApplicationDifference
TypeGear type with dry disc clutchGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaterpillar D2Caterpillar D5 SA Special ApplicationDifference
Length108in153in▲ D5 SA Special Application+45 in · +42%
WidthNot recorded93.5in—
Height57.5in104in▲ D5 SA Special Application+46.5 in · +81%
Operating Weight7,419lb20,400lb▲ D5 SA Special Application+12,981 lb · +175%

Hydraulics

SpecCaterpillar D2Caterpillar D5 SA Special ApplicationDifference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center—
Steering TypeMechanical clutchesNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaterpillar D2Caterpillar D5 SA Special ApplicationDifference
Chassis TypeCrawlerCrawlerSame
Steering TypeMechanical clutchesNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecCaterpillar D2Caterpillar D5 SA Special ApplicationDifference
Starter TypeGasoline pony motorElectric—

Capacities

SpecCaterpillar D2Caterpillar D5 SA Special ApplicationDifference
CoolantNot recorded11gal—

Operator Station

SpecCaterpillar D2Caterpillar D5 SA Special ApplicationDifference
TypeOpen operator stationNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 20th percentile (221 ci)B · 89th percentile (525 ci)

Cylinders

median 5.5
A · 31st percentile (4)B · 74th percentile (6)

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 · 85th percentile (20,400 lb)

Length

median 173 in
A · 3rd percentile (108 in)B · 29th percentile (153 in)
A · D2B · D5 SA Special ApplicationMedian Agricultural Tractor
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