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Cat D10 vs Cat D4

The Cat D10 is the heavier machine, at 70.3 t against 13.5 t, and the Cat D10 has more power (450 kW against 95 kW).

The Cat D10 is ahead on: more power, digs deeper, bigger bucket or body, bigger fuel tank, faster. The Cat D4 is ahead on: narrower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat D10 and the Cat D4 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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    Cat D10

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    Cat D4

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At a glance

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

FigureCat D10Cat D4
Operating weight70,256 kg13,500 kg
Net powerHigher is better450 kW+374%95 kW
Digging depthHigher is better0.641 m+36%0.47 m
Blade capacityHigher is better18.5 m³+461%3.3 m³
Fuel tankHigher is better1,269 L+388%260 L
Travel speed, forward (max)Higher is better12.5 km/h+25%10 km/h
Width over tracksLower is better3.311 m2.33 m+30%

All specifications

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Dimensions

Overall length (with blade)7.416 mLength with 10SU blade, no rear attachment5.142 mLength of machine, VPAT blade straight
Overall length (blade and ripper)9.158 mSU blade and single-shank ripperNot published
Overall length (base machine)5.324 mOverall length, basic dozer4.618 mLength of basic tractor with C-frame/drawbar
Length with single-shank ripper7.081 mNo bladeNot published
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. grouser2.965 m
Height (to top of ROPS/canopy)4.406 mNot published
Height (to top of stack)4.356 mNot published
Track gauge2.55 m1.77 mStandard; LGP 2000 mm
Width over tracks3.311 mWidth without trunnions, 610 mm ES shoes2.33 m
Width over trunnions3.759 mNot published
Blade width4.94 m10SU ABR blade, over end bits; 10U 5260 mm3.196 mVPAT blade, across end bits
Blade height2.12 m10SU / 10U ABR1.291 m
Track length on ground3.88 m2.645 m
Ground clearance0.725 m0.36 m
Shoe width0.61 mExtreme service; 710/786 mm optional0.56 mStandard; LGP 760 mm
Grouser height0.093 m48 / 57 mmModerate / extreme service
Width with VPAT blade angled 25°Not published2.896 m
Length of machine (blade angled 24°)Not published5.738 m

Weight

Operating weight70,256 kg13,500 kg
Shipping weight50,684 kg10% fuel, FOPS cab, 610 mm ES shoes13,200 kg10% fuel
Blade weight (10SU, with cylinders and push arms)9,421 kgNot published
Blade weightNot published1,005 kg

Performance

Blade capacity18.5 m³10SU ABR, SAE J1265; 10U ABR 22.0 m³3.3 m³VPAT blade, ISO 9246; LGP 3.8 m³
Digging depth0.641 mNominal blade pitch (640.87 mm)0.47 m
Blade lift height1.523 mNominal blade pitch0.953 m
Maximum tilt1.43 m10SU, each sideNot published
Ripper maximum penetration1.504 mSingle shank, standard tip0.36 m
Ripper maximum penetration force219 kNSingle shank, standardNot published
Ripper pryout force512 kNSingle shank, standardNot published
Maximum tilt at blade cornerNot published0.226 m
Maximum blade angleNot published24°
Ground pressureNot published40 kPaISO 16754

Engine

Engine modelCat C27Cat C7.1
EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 2 equivalent (Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V also offered)Brazil MAR-1 / China Nonroad Stage III (equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIA)
Net power450 kW (603 hp)95 kW (128 hp)At 2,200 rpm, SAE J1349 (ISO 9249: 97 kW)
Gross power471 kW (631 hp)Forward, SAE J1995; reverse 571 kW119 kW (160 hp)
Displacement27 L7 L

Transmission

TransmissionPlanetary powershift, 3 forward / 3 reverseHydrostatic (dual path, closed loop)
Travel speed, forward (max)12.5 km/h3.0 forward10 km/h
Travel speed, reverse (max)15.7 km/h3.0 reverse10 km/h

Undercarriage

UndercarriageElevated sprocket, suspension type, 44 shoes and 8 track rollers per side40 section, 8 bottom rollers, 2 carrier rollers

Hydraulics

Pump flow424 L/minImplement pump, 2,010 rpmNot published
Max pressure280 barLift cylinder relief valve 28 000 kPaNot published

Service capacities

Fuel tank1,269 LTotal; usable 1224 L260 L
Cooling system175 LRefill, Tier 4 Final engine30 L
Engine oil, with filter103 LEngine crankcase sump18 LEngine crankcase
Power train308 LTotal volumeNot published
Final drives (each)23 LNot published
Hydraulic tank160 LHydraulic system, tank only64 L
Final drivesNot published18.5 L

Service intervals

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

Ripper

Ripper typeNot publishedFixed parallelogram, 3 pockets
Ripper weight (one shank)Not published845 kg

Sources: Cat D10 Dozer Technical Specifications AEXQ3209-03 (09-2026), build 07A (Global) · 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.

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Cat D10Cat D4Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat D10 vs Cat D4: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat D10 or Cat D4?

By operating weight the Cat D10 is the biggest at 70.3 t, then the Cat D4 at 13.5 t.

Which has more power, the Cat D10 or Cat D4?

The Cat D10: Cat D10 450 kW (603 hp), Cat D4 95 kW (128 hp) (net power), a 374% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Cat D10 or Cat D4?

The Cat D10: Cat D10 0.641 m, Cat D4 0.47 m (digging depth), a 36% difference.

Which has the bigger bucket, the Cat D10 or Cat D4?

The Cat D10: Cat D10 18.5 m³, Cat D4 3.3 m³ (blade capacity), a 461% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Cat D10 or Cat D4?

The Cat D10: Cat D10 1,269 L, Cat D4 260 L (fuel tank), a 388% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Cat D10 or Cat D4?

The Cat D4: Cat D10 3.311 m, Cat D4 2.33 m (width over tracks), a 30% 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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