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Caterpillar D11 vs Caterpillar D5

The Caterpillar D11 is about 512% heavier than the Caterpillar D5 (104,000 vs 17,000 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.

The Caterpillar D11 has about 399% more engine power (634 kW (850 hp) vs 127 kW (170 hp)).

Caterpillar D11 large crawler dozer
Caterpillar Caterpillar D11
Caterpillar D5
Caterpillar Caterpillar D5
Operating weight 104,000 kg (229,300 lb)17,000 kg (37,500 lb)
Engine power 634 kW (850 hp)127 kW (170 hp)
Gross power ≈634 kW (850 hp)—
Blade capacity up to ≈34 m³ (45 yd³), U-blade—
Engine Cat C32—
Net power —≈127 kW (170 hp)
Strengths
  • + Immense pushing and ripping power
  • + Elevated sprocket design for component life
  • + Autonomy-ready with Cat Command
  • + Hydrostatic precision
  • + Good productivity
Watch-outs
  • − Only economical in large mining operations
  • − Less pushing power than a D6
Full D11 reviewFull D5 review

Specifications are typical figures for standard configurations and may be measured differently by each manufacturer (for example net vs gross power). Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer. Build another comparison.