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CaterpillarModel A
Caterpillar D7C
Crawler
- power
- 128 hp
- displacement
- 831 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 5
Head to head · Crawler
Caterpillar D7C vs Caterpillar D8
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CaterpillarModel B
Caterpillar D8
Tractor
- power
- 115 hp
- displacement
- 1,246 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 6
CaterpillarCaterpillar D7C
vs
CaterpillarCaterpillar D8
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Power
▲ D7C higher · +13 hp (+11%)D7C128 hp
D8115 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp
D7C is in the 47th percentile; D8 is in the 47th · 142 models
Engine Displacement
▲ D8 higher · +415 ci (+50%)D7C831 ci
D81,246 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
D7C is in the 88th percentile; D8 is in the 98th · 191 models
Cylinders
▲ D8 higher · +2 (+50%)D7C4
D86
Median Crawler Tractor6
D7C is in the 33rd percentile; D8 is in the 50th · 192 models
Forward Gears
▲ D8 higher · +1 (+20%)D7C5
D86
Median Crawler Tractor10
D7C is in the 25th percentile; D8 is in the 34th · 179 models
D7C (A)D8 (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Caterpillar D7C | Caterpillar D8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Same |
| Model | D7C | D8 | — |
| Category | Crawler | Not recorded | — |
Engine
| Spec | Caterpillar D7C | Caterpillar D8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Same |
| Model | D339 | D13000 | — |
| Power Output | 128hp | 115hp | ▲ D7C+13 hp · +11% |
| Rated RPM | 1,200RPM | 850RPM | ▲ D7C+350 RPM · +41% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 | ▲ D8+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 831ci | 1,246ci | ▲ D8+415 ci · +50% |
| Bore | 5.8in | 5.8in | Same |
| Stroke | 8in | 8in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Caterpillar D7C | Caterpillar D8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | gear | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Caterpillar D7C | Caterpillar D8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168in | 186in | ▲ D8+18 in · +11% |
| Width | 97in | 101in | ▲ D8+4 in · +4% |
| Height | 81.3in | 84in | ▲ D8+2.7 in · +3% |
| Operating Weight | 26,930lb | 36,520lb | ▲ D8+9,590 lb · +36% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Caterpillar D7C | Caterpillar D8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual Clutches | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Caterpillar D7C | Caterpillar D8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual Clutches | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Caterpillar D7C | Caterpillar D8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Gasoline Pony Engine | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Caterpillar D7C | Caterpillar D8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 17gal | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 200 hpA · 47th percentile (128 hp)B · 47th percentile (115 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 88th percentile (831 ci)B · 98th percentile (1,246 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 · 61st percentile (26,930 lb)B · 77th percentile (36,520 lb)
A · D7CB · D8Median Crawler Tractor