SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar D2 vs John Deere H
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar D2 and the John Deere H. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Weight
Caterpillar D23870.0 kg (1939: 7418.5 lbs (3365.0 kg) 1955: 8531.9 lbs)
John Deere H945.0 kg (2083.4 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar D2 Agricultural Tractors | John Deere H Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Agricultural Crawler Tractor | Row-Crop Tractor |
| Weight | 3870.0 kg (1939: 7418.5 lbs (3365.0 kg) 1955: 8531.9 lbs) | 945.0 kg (2083.4 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Gear type with dry disc clutch | Gear type with dry disc clutch |
| Length | 274.0 cm (107.9 in.) | 282.0 cm (111.0 in.) |
| Years Made | 1938-1957 | 1939-1947 |
| Engine Model | Caterpillar | John Deere |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Kerosene |
| Cylinders | 4 | 2 |
| Displacement | 4129 cc (252.0 cu in.) | 1634 cc (99.7 cu in.) |
| Bore | 10.21 cm (4.02 in.) | 8.99 cm (3.54 in.) |
| Stroke | 12.70 cm (5.00 in.) | 12.70 cm (5.00 in.) |
| Torque Power | 1050 RPM | — |
| Torque Speed | 169.5 N·m (125.0 lb-ft) | — |
| Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 4.75:1 |
| Starter | Gasoline pony engine | Hand-crank or electric |
| Height | 146.0 cm (57.5 in.) | 132.0 cm (52.0 in.) |
| Track Size | 12-inch tracks | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | liters | 28.4 l (7.5 gal) |
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Chassis | Crawler | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 3.4 km/h (Forward: 5.1 MPH (8.2 km/h) Reverse: 2.1 MPH) | 2.8 km/h (Forward: 5.8 MPH (9.3 km/h) Reverse: 1.7 MPH) |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | Open operator station |
| Steering Type | Mechanical clutches | Manual |
| Horsepower (Drawbar) | — | 8.9 kW (11.9 HP) |
| Battery | — | 6 V |
| Oil Capacity | — | 4.3 l (1.1 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | — | 20.8 l (5.5 gal) |
| Transmission Model | — | John Deere |
| Front Tires | — | Ag: 4.00-15 |
| Rear Tires | — | Ag: 8-32 |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.