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Caterpillar D7G SA Special Application vs Caterpillar D8L SA Special Application

CaterpillarCaterpillar D7G SA Special Application
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CaterpillarCaterpillar D8L SA Special Application

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 142–192

Engine Power

▲ D8L SA Special Application higher · +150 hp (+60%)
D7G SA Special Application250 hp
D8L SA Special Application400 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

D7G SA Special Application is in the 57th percentile; D8L SA Special Application is in the 76th · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ D8L SA Special Application higher · +461 ci (+72%)
D7G SA Special Application638 ci
D8L SA Special Application1,099 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

D7G SA Special Application is in the 70th percentile; D8L SA Special Application is in the 97th · 191 models

Cylinders

▲ D8L SA Special Application higher · +2 (+33%)
D7G SA Special Application6
D8L SA Special Application8
Median Crawler Tractor6

D7G SA Special Application is in the 50th percentile; D8L SA Special Application is in the 98th · 192 models

Forward Gears

▲ D7G SA Special Application higher · +3 (+100%)
D7G SA Special Application6
D8L SA Special Application3
Median Crawler Tractor10

D7G SA Special Application is in the 34th percentile; D8L SA Special Application is in the 8th · 179 models

D7G SA Special Application (A)D8L SA Special Application (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaterpillar D7G SA Special ApplicationCaterpillar D8L SA Special ApplicationDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillarSame
ModelD7G SA Special ApplicationD8L SA Special Application—
CategoryCrawler, AgriculturalCrawler, AgriculturalSame

Engine

SpecCaterpillar D7G SA Special ApplicationCaterpillar D8L SA Special ApplicationDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillarSame
Model33063408—
Power Output250hp400hp▲ D8L SA Special Application+150 hp · +60%
Rated RPM2,000RPM1,900RPM▲ D7G SA Special Application+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders68▲ D8L SA Special Application+2 · +33%
Displacement638ci1,099ci▲ D8L SA Special Application+461 ci · +72%
Bore4.8in5.4in▲ D8L SA Special Application+0.6 in · +13%
Stroke6in6inSame

Transmission

SpecCaterpillar D7G SA Special ApplicationCaterpillar D8L SA Special ApplicationDifference
TypeGearPower Shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaterpillar D7G SA Special ApplicationCaterpillar D8L SA Special ApplicationDifference
Length179in215in▲ D8L SA Special Application+36 in · +20%
Width103in136in▲ D8L SA Special Application+33 in · +32%
Operating Weight40,700lb80,820lb▲ D8L SA Special Application+40,120 lb · +99%

Hydraulics

SpecCaterpillar D7G SA Special ApplicationCaterpillar D8L SA Special ApplicationDifference
System TypeOpen CenterLoad sensing—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaterpillar D7G SA Special ApplicationCaterpillar D8L SA Special ApplicationDifference
Chassis TypeCrawlerCrawlerSame
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecCaterpillar D7G SA Special ApplicationCaterpillar D8L SA Special ApplicationDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecCaterpillar D7G SA Special ApplicationCaterpillar D8L SA Special ApplicationDifference
Coolant12gal24.5gal▲ D8L SA Special Application+12.5 gal · +104%

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 57th percentile (250 hp)B · 76th percentile (400 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 97th percentile (1,099 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 98th percentile (8)

Forward Gears

median 10
A · 34th percentile (6)B · 8th percentile (3)

Operating Weight

median 23,320 lb
A · 80th percentile (40,700 lb)B · 99th percentile (80,820 lb)
A · D7G SA Special ApplicationB · D8L SA Special ApplicationMedian Crawler Tractor
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