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 R3
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CaterpillarModel B
Caterpillar R3
Crawler
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 350 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 3
CaterpillarCaterpillar D5B SA Special Application
vs
CaterpillarCaterpillar R3
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Displacement
▲ D5B SA Special Application higher · +288 ci (+82%)D5B SA Special Application638 ci
R3350 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
D5B SA Special Application is in the 70th percentile; R3 is in the 44th · 191 models
Cylinders
▲ D5B SA Special Application higher · +2 (+50%)D5B SA Special Application6
R34
Median Crawler Tractor6
D5B SA Special Application is in the 50th percentile; R3 is in the 33rd · 192 models
Forward Gears
▲ D5B SA Special Application higher · +3 (+100%)D5B SA Special Application6
R33
Median Crawler Tractor10
D5B SA Special Application is in the 34th percentile; R3 is in the 8th · 179 models
D5B SA Special Application (A)R3 (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Caterpillar D5B SA Special Application | Caterpillar R3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Same |
| Model | D5B SA Special Application | R3 | — |
| Category | Crawler, Agricultural | Crawler | — |
Engine
| Spec | Caterpillar D5B SA Special Application | Caterpillar R3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Same |
| Model | 3306 | Not recorded | — |
| Rated RPM | 1,900RPM | 1,100RPM | ▲ D5B SA Special Application+800 RPM · +73% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 | ▲ D5B SA Special Application+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 638ci | 350ci | ▲ D5B SA Special Application+288 ci · +82% |
| Bore | 4.8in | 4.5in | ▲ D5B SA Special Application+0.3 in · +7% |
| Stroke | 6in | 5.5in | ▲ D5B SA Special Application+0.5 in · +9% |
Transmission
| Spec | Caterpillar D5B SA Special Application | Caterpillar R3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Gear | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Caterpillar D5B SA Special Application | Caterpillar R3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 153in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 92.3in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 23,320lb | Not recorded | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Caterpillar D5B SA Special Application | Caterpillar R3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Caterpillar D5B SA Special Application | Caterpillar R3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Crawler | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Caterpillar D5B SA Special Application | Caterpillar R3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Caterpillar D5B SA Special Application | Caterpillar R3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 9gal | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 44th percentile (350 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 33rd percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 10A · 34th percentile (6)B · 8th percentile (3)
A · D5B SA Special ApplicationB · R3Median Crawler Tractor