Cat D11 XE vs Cat D4

The Cat D11 XE is the heavier machine, at 108.3 t against 13.5 t, and the Cat D11 XE has more power (742 kW against 95 kW).

The Cat D11 XE is ahead on: more power, bigger fuel tank.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat D11 XE and the Cat D4 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

Figure	Cat D11 XE	Cat D4
Operating weight	108,314 kg	13,500 kg
Net powerHigher is better	742 kW+681%	95 kW
Fuel tankHigher is better	1,763 L+578%	260 L

All specifications

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Differences only(88)

FigureCat D11 XE Cat D4

Dimensions

Overall length (base machine)6.16 mBasic tractor, also with drawbar4.618 mLength of basic tractor with C-frame/drawbar

Overall length (with blade)8.579 mWith SU blade5.142 mLength of machine, VPAT blade straight

Overall length (with U blade)8.641 mNot published

Overall length (with single-shank ripper)8.107 mNot published

Overall length (with multi-shank ripper)8.427 mNot published

Height (to top of cab)4.405 mFOPS cab; includes grouser height2.965 m

Height (to top of stack)4.549 mIncludes grouser heightNot published

Height (to top of canopy)4.723 mROPS/canopy; includes grouser heightNot published

Width over trunnions4.379 mNot published

Width without trunnions3.782 mStandard shoeNot published

Track gauge2.896 m1.77 mStandard; LGP 2000 mm

Track length on ground4.444 m2.645 m

Shoe width0.71 mStandard; Carrydozer shoe 915 mm0.56 mStandard; LGP 760 mm

Ground clearance0.798 m0.36 m

Drawbar height (centre of clevis)0.942 mNot published

Grouser height0.101 m48 / 57 mmModerate / extreme service

Track pitch0.318 mNot published

Width over tracksNot published2.33 m

Blade widthNot published3.196 mVPAT blade, across end bits

Blade heightNot published1.291 m

Width with VPAT blade angled 25°Not published2.896 m

Length of machine (blade angled 24°)Not published5.738 m

Weight

Operating weight108,314 kg13,500 kg

Operating weight (Carrydozer)117,007 kgNot published

Shipping weightNot published13,200 kg10% fuel

Blade weightNot published1,005 kg

Engine

Engine modelCat C32BCat C7.1

EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V (Tier 2-equivalent rating also offered)Brazil MAR-1 / China Nonroad Stage III (equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIA)

Displacement32.1 L7 L

Net power742 kW (861 hp)95 kW (128 hp)At 2,200 rpm, SAE J1349 (ISO 9249: 97 kW)

Net power (reverse)713 kW (956 hp)Not published

Fuel tank1,763 LUsable volume260 L

Gross powerNot published119 kW (160 hp)

Transmission

TransmissionElectric drive (generator and two electric motors); 3 forward / 3 reverse speed rangesHydrostatic (dual path, closed loop)

Travel speed, forward 14 km/hNot published

Travel speed, forward 27.1 km/hNot published

Travel speed, forward 3 (max)11.3 km/hNot published

Travel speed, reverse 14.9 km/hNot published

Travel speed, reverse 28.7 km/hNot published

Travel speed, reverse 3 (max)11.3 km/hNot published

Travel speed, forward (max)Not published10 km/h

Travel speed, reverse (max)Not published10 km/h

Blades

SU blade capacity27.2 m³Semi-universalNot published

SU blade width5.584 mNot published

U blade capacity34.4 m³Not published

U blade width6.34 mNot published

Reclamation universal blade capacity42 m³SAE J1265Not published

Reclamation universal blade width6.395 mNot published

Carrydozer blade capacity43.6 m³SAE J1265Not published

Carrydozer blade width6.704 mNot published

Ripper

Single-shank ripper max penetration depth1.612 mNot published

Single-shank ripper max penetration force303 kNNot published

Single-shank ripper pryout force654 kNNot published

Deep-ripping single-shank max penetration depth2.172 mNot published

Deep-ripping single-shank max penetration force304 kNNot published

Deep-ripping single-shank pryout force651 kNNot published

Multi-shank ripper beam width3.33 mAdjustable parallelogramNot published

Multi-shank ripper max penetration depth1.1 mNot published

Multi-shank ripper max penetration force307 kNNot published

Multi-shank ripper pryout force644 kNWith one toothNot published

Ripper typeNot publishedFixed parallelogram, 3 pockets

Ripper maximum penetrationNot published0.36 m

Ripper weight (one shank)Not published845 kg

Hydraulics

Pump flow670 L/minNot published

Undercarriage

Ground contact area6.3 m² (8.1 m² with 915 mm Carrydozer shoes)Not published

Shoes per side41Not published

Track rollers per side8Not published

Carrier rollers1 per side (optional)Not published

UndercarriageNot published40 section, 8 bottom rollers, 2 carrier rollers

Service capacities

Cooling system192 L30 L

Engine oil, with filter133 L18 LEngine crankcase

Power train494 LNot published

Power train, refill volume415 LNot published

Final drive (each)40 LNot published

Roller frames, each94 LNot published

Hydraulic tank160 L64 L

Hydraulic system, with tank245 LTank and chassisNot published

Hydraulic system with blade and ripper445 LStandardNot published

Hydraulic system with blade and ripper (Carrydozer)540 LNot published

Final drivesNot published18.5 L

Performance

Blade capacityNot published3.3 m³VPAT blade, ISO 9246; LGP 3.8 m³

Blade lift heightNot published0.953 m

Digging depthNot published0.47 m

Maximum tilt at blade cornerNot published0.226 m

Maximum blade angleNot published24°

Ground pressureNot published40 kPaISO 16754

Service intervals

Hydraulic oilNot published6,000 hours

CoolantNot published12,000 hours

Sources: Cat D11 XE technical specifications (Cat's own spec data as published on the NMC Cat dealer product page, 2026) · Cat D4 Track-Type Tractor Technical Specifications AEXQ3463 (04-2022), build 15A (Afr-ME, Asia Pacific, Eurasia, S Am)

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat D11 XECat D4Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat D11 XE vs Cat D4: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat D11 XE or Cat D4?

By operating weight the Cat D11 XE is the biggest at 108.3 t, then the Cat D4 at 13.5 t.

Which has more power, the Cat D11 XE or Cat D4?

The Cat D11 XE: Cat D11 XE 742 kW (861 hp), Cat D4 95 kW (128 hp) (net power), a 681% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Cat D11 XE or Cat D4?

The Cat D11 XE: Cat D11 XE 1,763 L, Cat D4 260 L (fuel tank), a 578% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

Can I rent or buy these machines in the UAE?

Each model's page lists the ones for hire and for sale on EquipmentsFinder now, with typical prices in AED.