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Caterpillar D3B SA Special Application vs Caterpillar D5B SA Special Application

CaterpillarCaterpillar D3B SA Special Application
vs
CaterpillarCaterpillar D5B SA Special Application

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 144–192

Engine Displacement

▲ D5B SA Special Application higher · +320 ci (+101%)
D3B SA Special Application318 ci
D5B SA Special Application638 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

D3B SA Special Application is in the 42nd percentile; D5B SA Special Application is in the 70th · 191 models

Cylinders

▲ D5B SA Special Application higher · +2 (+50%)
D3B SA Special Application4
D5B SA Special Application6
Median Crawler Tractor6

D3B SA Special Application is in the 33rd percentile; D5B SA Special Application is in the 50th · 192 models

Forward Gears

▲ D5B SA Special Application higher · +1 (+20%)
D3B SA Special Application5
D5B SA Special Application6
Median Crawler Tractor10

D3B SA Special Application is in the 25th percentile; D5B SA Special Application is in the 34th · 179 models

Operating Weight

▲ D5B SA Special Application higher · +9,474 lb (+68%)
D3B SA Special Application13,846 lb
D5B SA Special Application23,320 lb
Median Crawler Tractor23,320 lb

D3B SA Special Application is in the 42nd percentile; D5B SA Special Application is in the 50th · 173 models

D3B SA Special Application (A)D5B SA Special Application (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaterpillar D3B SA Special ApplicationCaterpillar D5B SA Special ApplicationDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillarSame
ModelD3B SA Special ApplicationD5B SA Special Application—
CategoryCrawler, AgriculturalCrawler, AgriculturalSame

Engine

SpecCaterpillar D3B SA Special ApplicationCaterpillar D5B SA Special ApplicationDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillarSame
Model32043306—
Rated RPM2,400RPM1,900RPM▲ D3B SA Special Application+500 RPM · +26%
Cylinders46▲ D5B SA Special Application+2 · +50%
Displacement318ci638ci▲ D5B SA Special Application+320 ci · +101%
Bore4.5in4.8in▲ D5B SA Special Application+0.3 in · +7%
Stroke5in6in▲ D5B SA Special Application+1 in · +20%

Transmission

SpecCaterpillar D3B SA Special ApplicationCaterpillar D5B SA Special ApplicationDifference
TypeGearGearSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaterpillar D3B SA Special ApplicationCaterpillar D5B SA Special ApplicationDifference
Length146in153in▲ D5B SA Special Application+7 in · +5%
Width60in92.3in▲ D5B SA Special Application+32.3 in · +54%
Height107inNot recorded—
Operating Weight13,846lb23,320lb▲ D5B SA Special Application+9,474 lb · +68%

Hydraulics

SpecCaterpillar D3B SA Special ApplicationCaterpillar D5B SA Special ApplicationDifference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen CenterSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaterpillar D3B SA Special ApplicationCaterpillar D5B SA Special ApplicationDifference
Chassis TypeCrawlerCrawlerSame

Electrical

SpecCaterpillar D3B SA Special ApplicationCaterpillar D5B SA Special ApplicationDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecCaterpillar D3B SA Special ApplicationCaterpillar D5B SA Special ApplicationDifference
Coolant6.8gal9gal▲ D5B SA Special Application+2.2 gal · +32%

Operator Station

SpecCaterpillar D3B SA Special ApplicationCaterpillar D5B SA Special ApplicationDifference
TypeROPSNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 42nd percentile (318 ci)B · 70th percentile (638 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 33rd percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 10
A · 25th percentile (5)B · 34th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 23,320 lb
A · 42nd percentile (13,846 lb)B · 50th percentile (23,320 lb)

Length

median 146 in
A · 50th percentile (146 in)B · 53rd percentile (153 in)
A · D3B SA Special ApplicationB · D5B SA Special ApplicationMedian Crawler Tractor
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