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CaterpillarModel A
Caterpillar D3B SA Special Application
Crawler
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 318 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 5
Head to head · Crawler
Caterpillar D3B SA Special Application vs Caterpillar D9
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CaterpillarModel B
Caterpillar D9
Crawler
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 1,473 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 6
CaterpillarCaterpillar D3B SA Special Application
vs
CaterpillarCaterpillar D9
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Displacement
▲ D9 higher · +1,155 ci (+363%)D3B SA Special Application318 ci
D91,473 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
D3B SA Special Application is in the 42nd percentile; D9 is in the 99th · 191 models
Cylinders
▲ D9 higher · +2 (+50%)D3B SA Special Application4
D96
Median Crawler Tractor6
D3B SA Special Application is in the 33rd percentile; D9 is in the 50th · 192 models
Forward Gears
▲ D9 higher · +1 (+20%)D3B SA Special Application5
D96
Median Crawler Tractor10
D3B SA Special Application is in the 25th percentile; D9 is in the 34th · 179 models
Operating Weight
▲ D9 higher · +52,179 lb (+377%)D3B SA Special Application13,846 lb
D966,025 lb
Median Crawler Tractor23,320 lb
D3B SA Special Application is in the 42nd percentile; D9 is in the 99th · 173 models
D3B SA Special Application (A)D9 (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Caterpillar D3B SA Special Application | Caterpillar D9 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Same |
| Model | D3B SA Special Application | D9 | — |
| Category | Crawler, Agricultural | Crawler | — |
Engine
| Spec | Caterpillar D3B SA Special Application | Caterpillar D9 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Same |
| Model | 3204 | D353 | — |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 1,240RPM | ▲ D3B SA Special Application+1,160 RPM · +94% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 | ▲ D9+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 318ci | 1,473ci | ▲ D9+1,155 ci · +363% |
| Bore | 4.5in | 6.3in | ▲ D9+1.8 in · +40% |
| Stroke | 5in | 8in | ▲ D9+3 in · +60% |
Transmission
| Spec | Caterpillar D3B SA Special Application | Caterpillar D9 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Gear / Torque Converter | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Caterpillar D3B SA Special Application | Caterpillar D9 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 146in | 215in | ▲ D9+69 in · +47% |
| Width | 60in | 120in | ▲ D9+60 in · +100% |
| Height | 107in | 105in | ▲ D3B SA Special Application+2 in · +2% |
| Operating Weight | 13,846lb | 66,025lb | ▲ D9+52,179 lb · +377% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Caterpillar D3B SA Special Application | Caterpillar D9 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Caterpillar D3B SA Special Application | Caterpillar D9 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Crawler | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Caterpillar D3B SA Special Application | Caterpillar D9 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | 2-Cylinder Gas Pony Engine | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Caterpillar D3B SA Special Application | Caterpillar D9 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 6.8gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Caterpillar D3B SA Special Application | Caterpillar D9 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ROPS | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 42nd percentile (318 ci)B · 99th percentile (1,473 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 33rd percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 10A · 25th percentile (5)B · 34th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 23,320 lbA · 42nd percentile (13,846 lb)B · 99th percentile (66,025 lb)
Length
median 146 inA · 50th percentile (146 in)B · 79th percentile (215 in)
A · D3B SA Special ApplicationB · D9Median Crawler Tractor