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Caterpillar D5 vs Caterpillar D8

The Caterpillar D8 is about 129% heavier than the Caterpillar D5 (39,000 vs 17,000 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.

The Caterpillar D8 has about 108% more engine power (264 kW (354 hp) vs 127 kW (170 hp)).

Caterpillar D5
Caterpillar Caterpillar D5
Caterpillar Caterpillar D8
Operating weight 17,000 kg (37,500 lb)39,000 kg (86,000 lb)
Engine power 127 kW (170 hp)264 kW (354 hp)
Net power ≈127 kW (170 hp)≈264 kW (354 hp)
Strengths
  • + Hydrostatic precision
  • + Good productivity
  • + High pushing and ripping power
  • + Long component life
Watch-outs
  • − Less pushing power than a D6
  • − Heavy transport
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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.