CaterpillarModel A
Caterpillar D5B SA Special Application
Crawler
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 6
Head to head · Crawler
Caterpillar D5B SA Special Application vs Caterpillar D7D
CaterpillarModel B
Caterpillar D7D
Crawler
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 831 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 5
CaterpillarCaterpillar D5B SA Special Application
vs
CaterpillarCaterpillar D7D
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Displacement
▲ D7D higher · +193 ci (+30%)D5B SA Special Application638 ci
D7D831 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
D5B SA Special Application is in the 70th percentile; D7D is in the 88th · 191 models
Cylinders
▲ D5B SA Special Application higher · +2 (+50%)D5B SA Special Application6
D7D4
Median Crawler Tractor6
D5B SA Special Application is in the 50th percentile; D7D is in the 33rd · 192 models
Forward Gears
▲ D5B SA Special Application higher · +1 (+20%)D5B SA Special Application6
D7D5
Median Crawler Tractor10
D5B SA Special Application is in the 34th percentile; D7D is in the 25th · 179 models
Operating Weight
▲ D7D higher · +1,010 lb (+4%)D5B SA Special Application23,320 lb
D7D24,330 lb
Median Crawler Tractor23,320 lb
D5B SA Special Application is in the 50th percentile; D7D is in the 52nd · 173 models
D5B SA Special Application (A)D7D (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Caterpillar D5B SA Special Application | Caterpillar D7D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Same |
| Model | D5B SA Special Application | D7D | — |
| Category | Crawler, Agricultural | Crawler | — |
Engine
| Spec | Caterpillar D5B SA Special Application | Caterpillar D7D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Same |
| Model | 3306 | Not recorded | — |
| Rated RPM | 1,900RPM | 1,200RPM | ▲ D5B SA Special Application+700 RPM · +58% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 | ▲ D5B SA Special Application+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 638ci | 831ci | ▲ D7D+193 ci · +30% |
| Bore | 4.8in | 5.8in | ▲ D7D+1 in · +21% |
| Stroke | 6in | 8in | ▲ D7D+2 in · +33% |
Transmission
| Spec | Caterpillar D5B SA Special Application | Caterpillar D7D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Gear | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Caterpillar D5B SA Special Application | Caterpillar D7D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 153in | 162in | ▲ D7D+9 in · +6% |
| Width | 92.3in | 97in | ▲ D7D+4.7 in · +5% |
| Height | Not recorded | 80in | — |
| Operating Weight | 23,320lb | 24,330lb | ▲ D7D+1,010 lb · +4% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Caterpillar D5B SA Special Application | Caterpillar D7D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual clutches | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Caterpillar D5B SA Special Application | Caterpillar D7D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Crawler | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual clutches | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Caterpillar D5B SA Special Application | Caterpillar D7D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | 2-cylinder pony engine | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Caterpillar D5B SA Special Application | Caterpillar D7D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 9gal | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 88th percentile (831 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 33rd percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 10A · 34th percentile (6)B · 25th percentile (5)
Operating Weight
median 23,320 lbA · 50th percentile (23,320 lb)B · 52nd percentile (24,330 lb)
Length
median 146 inA · 53rd percentile (153 in)B · 56th percentile (162 in)
A · D5B SA Special ApplicationB · D7DMedian Crawler Tractor