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Cat D10 vs Cat D11

The Cat D11 is the heavier machine, at 106.6 t against 70.3 t, and the Cat D11 has more power (634 kW against 450 kW).

The Cat D10 is ahead on: faster, narrower to transport. The Cat D11 is ahead on: more power, digs deeper, bigger bucket or body, more hydraulic flow, bigger fuel tank.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat D10 and the Cat D11 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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    Cat D10

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    Cat D11

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At a glance

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

FigureCat D10Cat D11
Operating weight70,256 kg106,614 kg
Net powerHigher is better450 kW634 kW+41%
Digging depthHigher is better0.641 m0.66 m+3%
Blade capacityHigher is better18.5 m³27.2 m³+47%
Pump flowHigher is better424 L/min670 L/min+58%
Fuel tankHigher is better1,269 L1,763 L+39%
Travel speed, forward (max)Higher is better12.5 km/h+2%12.2 km/h
Width over tracksLower is better3.311 m+12%3.782 m

All specifications

Every figure the makers publish. Search for one, or show only those that differ.

Dimensions

Overall length (with blade)7.416 mLength with 10SU blade, no rear attachment8.579 m
Overall length (blade and ripper)9.158 mSU blade and single-shank ripper10.525 mSU blade and single-shank ripper
Overall length (base machine)5.324 mOverall length, basic dozer6.16 mBasic tractor (with drawbar, 11: same)
Length with single-shank ripper7.081 mNo blade8.107 m
Length with U-blade7.75 mNot published
Length with multi-shank ripper7.241 mNot published
Height (to top of cab)4.134 mFOPS cab, incl. grouser4.405 mFOPS cab, incl. grouser
Height (to top of ROPS/canopy)4.406 m4.723 mIncl. grouser
Height (to top of stack)4.356 m4.549 mIncl. grouser
Track gauge2.55 m2.896 m
Width over tracks3.311 mWidth without trunnions, 610 mm ES shoes3.782 mWidth without trunnions, standard shoe
Width over trunnions3.759 m4.379 m
Blade width4.94 m10SU ABR blade, over end bits; 10U 5260 mm5.584 m11SU ABR, over end bits; 11U ABR 6340 mm
Blade height2.12 m10SU / 10U ABR2.866 m11SU ABR; 11U ABR 2875 mm
Track length on ground3.88 m4.444 m
Ground clearance0.725 m0.798 m
Shoe width0.61 mExtreme service; 710/786 mm optional0.71 mExtreme service; 810/915 mm optional
Grouser height0.093 m0.101 mExtreme service
Drawbar heightNot published0.942 mCentre of clevis

Weight

Operating weight70,256 kg106,614 kg
Shipping weight50,684 kg10% fuel, FOPS cab, 610 mm ES shoes61,124 kg
Blade weight (10SU, with cylinders and push arms)9,421 kgNot published
Blade weight (11SU, with push arms and cylinders)Not published17,126 kg

Performance

Blade capacity18.5 m³10SU ABR, SAE J1265; 10U ABR 22.0 m³27.2 m³
Digging depth0.641 mNominal blade pitch (640.87 mm)0.66 m11SU, nominal pitch
Blade lift height1.523 mNominal blade pitch1.669 m11SU, nominal pitch
Maximum tilt1.43 m10SU, each side1.7 m11SU, left hand
Ripper maximum penetration1.504 mSingle shank, standard tip1.612 mSingle shank, standard tip
Ripper maximum penetration force219 kNSingle shank, standard294 kNSingle shank, shank vertical (294/303 kN)
Ripper pryout force512 kNSingle shank, standard654 kNSingle shank

Engine

Engine modelCat C27Cat C32B
EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 2 equivalent (Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V also offered)Equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2 (China NR III certified); Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V also offered
Net power450 kW (603 hp)634 kW (850 hp)
Gross power471 kW (631 hp)Forward, SAE J1995; reverse 571 kW670 kW (899 hp)Forward, SAE J1995; reverse 757 kW
Displacement27 L32.1 L

Transmission

TransmissionPlanetary powershift, 3 forward / 3 reversePlanetary powershift, 3 forward / 3 reverse (D11 XE: dual-path electric drive)
Travel speed, forward (max)12.5 km/h3.0 forward12.2 km/h3.0 forward
Travel speed, reverse (max)15.7 km/h3.0 reverse14.7 km/h3.0 reverse

Undercarriage

UndercarriageElevated sprocket, suspension type, 44 shoes and 8 track rollers per sideElevated sprocket, 41 shoes and 8 track rollers per side

Hydraulics

Pump flow424 L/minImplement pump, 2,010 rpm670 L/minCombined implement output at 1,800 rpm
Max pressure280 barLift cylinder relief valve 28 000 kPa310 bar

Service capacities

Fuel tank1,269 LTotal; usable 1224 L1,763 LUsable volume
Cooling system175 LRefill, Tier 4 Final engine177 L
Engine oil, with filter103 LEngine crankcase sump133 LEngine crankcase sump refill
Power train308 LTotal volume454 LTotal volume
Final drives (each)23 L40 L
Hydraulic tank160 LHydraulic system, tank onlyNot published
Hydraulic system, with tankNot published245 LTank and chassis; tank only 160 L

Service intervals

Hydraulic oil6,000 hours6,000 hours
Coolant12,000 hours12,000 hours

Sources: Cat D10 Dozer Technical Specifications AEXQ3209-03 (09-2026), build 07A (Global) · Cat D11/D11 XE Dozers Technical Specifications AEXQ4647-01 (09-2026), build 07B (Global)

Drawn to scale

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

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Cat D10Cat D11Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat D10 vs Cat D11: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat D10 or Cat D11?

By operating weight the Cat D11 is the biggest at 106.6 t, then the Cat D10 at 70.3 t.

Which has more power, the Cat D10 or Cat D11?

The Cat D11: Cat D10 450 kW (603 hp), Cat D11 634 kW (850 hp) (net power), a 41% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Cat D10 or Cat D11?

The Cat D11: Cat D10 0.641 m, Cat D11 0.66 m (digging depth), a 3% difference.

Which has the bigger bucket, the Cat D10 or Cat D11?

The Cat D11: Cat D10 18.5 m³, Cat D11 27.2 m³ (blade capacity), a 47% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Cat D10 or Cat D11?

The Cat D11: Cat D10 1,269 L, Cat D11 1,763 L (fuel tank), a 39% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Cat D10 or Cat D11?

The Cat D10: Cat D10 3.311 m, Cat D11 3.782 m (width over tracks), a 12% 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.

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