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Cat D10 vs Cat D5

The Cat D10 is the heavier machine, at 70.3 t against 17.1 t, and the Cat D10 has more power (450 kW against 127 kW).

The Cat D10 is ahead on: more power, digs deeper, bigger bucket or body, more hydraulic flow, bigger fuel tank, faster. The Cat D5 is ahead on: narrower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat D10 and the Cat D5 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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    Cat D10

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    Cat D5

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At a glance

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

FigureCat D10Cat D5
Operating weight70,256 kg17,080 kg
Net powerHigher is better450 kW+254%127 kW
Digging depthHigher is better0.641 m+15%0.559 m
Blade capacityHigher is better18.5 m³+429%3.5 m³
Pump flowHigher is better424 L/min+234%127 L/min
Fuel tankHigher is better1,269 L+303%315 L
Travel speed, forward (max)Higher is better12.5 km/h+28%9.8 km/h
Width over tracksLower is better3.311 m2.5 m+24%

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 attachment5 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 dozer4.644 m
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. grouser3.085 m
Height (to top of ROPS/canopy)4.406 mNot published
Height (to top of stack)4.356 mNot published
Track gauge2.55 m1.89 mStandard; LGP 2160 mm
Width over tracks3.311 mWidth without trunnions, 610 mm ES shoes2.5 mWidth of tractor, standard shoes
Width over trunnions3.759 mNot published
Blade width4.94 m10SU ABR blade, over end bits; 10U 5260 mm3.272 mVPAT blade, across end bits
Blade height2.12 m10SU / 10U ABR1.261 mVPAT blade
Track length on ground3.88 m2.562 mStandard; LGP 3116 mm
Ground clearance0.725 m0.358 m
Shoe width0.61 mExtreme service; 710/786 mm optional0.61 mStandard; LGP 840 mm
Grouser height0.093 m0.057 mModerate service
Length of machine (blade angled 24°)Not published5.621 mWithout fuel tank guard

Weight

Operating weight70,256 kg17,080 kg
Shipping weight50,684 kg10% fuel, FOPS cab, 610 mm ES shoes16,850 kg10% fuel
Blade weight (10SU, with cylinders and push arms)9,421 kgNot published
Operating weight (LGP VPAT)Not published19,070 kg
Blade weightNot published1,090 kgVPAT blade

Performance

Blade capacity18.5 m³10SU ABR, SAE J1265; 10U ABR 22.0 m³3.5 m³VPAT blade, ISO 9246; LGP 4.0 m³, SU 4.3 m³
Digging depth0.641 mNominal blade pitch (640.87 mm)0.559 m
Blade lift height1.523 mNominal blade pitch0.971 m
Maximum tilt1.43 m10SU, each sideNot published
Ripper maximum penetration1.504 mSingle shank, standard tipNot published
Ripper maximum penetration force219 kNSingle shank, standardNot published
Ripper pryout force512 kNSingle shank, standardNot published
Maximum tilt at blade cornerNot published0.257 m
Maximum blade angleNot published24°
Ground pressureNot published47.6 kPaISO 16754
Maximum drawbar pullNot published320 kN1.0 forward

Engine

Engine modelCat C27Cat C7.1
EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 2 equivalent (Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V also offered)Brazil MAR-1 / UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA (equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIA)
Net power450 kW (603 hp)127 kW (170 hp)At 1,770 rpm, ISO 9249 / SAE J1349
Gross power471 kW (631 hp)Forward, SAE J1995; reverse 571 kW150 kW (201 hp)
Displacement27 L7.1 L

Transmission

TransmissionPlanetary powershift, 3 forward / 3 reverseFully automatic 3-speed (differential steer)
Travel speed, forward (max)12.5 km/h3.0 forward9.8 km/h3.0 forward
Travel speed, reverse (max)15.7 km/h3.0 reverse12.2 km/h3.0 reverse

Undercarriage

UndercarriageElevated sprocket, suspension type, 44 shoes and 8 track rollers per sideElevated sprocket, 40 section, 7 bottom rollers

Hydraulics

Pump flow424 L/minImplement pump, 2,010 rpm127 L/minImplement pump
Max pressure280 barLift cylinder relief valve 28 000 kPa250 bar

Service capacities

Fuel tank1,269 LTotal; usable 1224 L315 L
Cooling system175 LRefill, Tier 4 Final engine41 L
Engine oil, with filter103 LEngine crankcase sump18 LEngine crankcase
Power train308 LTotal volume160 L
Final drives (each)23 L8 L
Hydraulic tank160 LHydraulic system, tank onlyNot published
Hydraulic systemNot published80 L

Service intervals

Hydraulic oil6,000 hours6,000 hours
Coolant12,000 hours12,000 hours
Engine oil and filterNot published500 hours
Power train oilNot published1,000 hours

Sources: Cat D10 Dozer Technical Specifications AEXQ3209-03 (09-2026), build 07A (Global) · Cat D5 Track-Type Tractor Technical Specifications AEXQ2553-03 (02-2023), build 17B (Afr-ME, APD, Aus-NZ, Eurasia, India, 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 D5Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat D10 vs Cat D5: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat D10 or Cat D5?

By operating weight the Cat D10 is the biggest at 70.3 t, then the Cat D5 at 17.1 t.

Which has more power, the Cat D10 or Cat D5?

The Cat D10: Cat D10 450 kW (603 hp), Cat D5 127 kW (170 hp) (net power), a 254% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Cat D10 or Cat D5?

The Cat D10: Cat D10 0.641 m, Cat D5 0.559 m (digging depth), a 15% difference.

Which has the bigger bucket, the Cat D10 or Cat D5?

The Cat D10: Cat D10 18.5 m³, Cat D5 3.5 m³ (blade capacity), a 429% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Cat D10 or Cat D5?

The Cat D10: Cat D10 1,269 L, Cat D5 315 L (fuel tank), a 303% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Cat D10 or Cat D5?

The Cat D5: Cat D10 3.311 m, Cat D5 2.5 m (width over tracks), a 24% 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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