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Cat D11 vs Cat D4

The Cat D11 is the heavier machine, at 106.6 t against 13.5 t, and the Cat D11 has more power (634 kW against 95 kW).

The Cat D11 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 D11 and the Cat D4 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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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 D11Cat D4
Operating weight106,614 kg13,500 kg
Net powerHigher is better634 kW+567%95 kW
Digging depthHigher is better0.66 m+40%0.47 m
Blade capacityHigher is better27.2 m³+724%3.3 m³
Fuel tankHigher is better1,763 L+578%260 L
Travel speed, forward (max)Higher is better12.2 km/h+22%10 km/h
Width over tracksLower is better3.782 m2.33 m+38%

All specifications

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Dimensions

Overall length (with blade)8.579 m5.142 mLength of machine, VPAT blade straight
Overall length (blade and ripper)10.525 mSU blade and single-shank ripperNot published
Overall length (base machine)6.16 mBasic tractor (with drawbar, 11: same)4.618 mLength of basic tractor with C-frame/drawbar
Length with single-shank ripper8.107 mNot published
Height (to top of cab)4.405 mFOPS cab, incl. grouser2.965 m
Height (to top of ROPS/canopy)4.723 mIncl. grouserNot published
Height (to top of stack)4.549 mIncl. grouserNot published
Track gauge2.896 m1.77 mStandard; LGP 2000 mm
Width over tracks3.782 mWidth without trunnions, standard shoe2.33 m
Width over trunnions4.379 mNot published
Blade width5.584 m11SU ABR, over end bits; 11U ABR 6340 mm3.196 mVPAT blade, across end bits
Blade height2.866 m11SU ABR; 11U ABR 2875 mm1.291 m
Track length on ground4.444 m2.645 m
Ground clearance0.798 m0.36 m
Drawbar height0.942 mCentre of clevisNot published
Shoe width0.71 mExtreme service; 810/915 mm optional0.56 mStandard; LGP 760 mm
Grouser height0.101 mExtreme service48 / 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 weight106,614 kg13,500 kg
Shipping weight61,124 kg13,200 kg10% fuel
Blade weight (11SU, with push arms and cylinders)17,126 kgNot published
Blade weightNot published1,005 kg

Performance

Blade capacity27.2 m³3.3 m³VPAT blade, ISO 9246; LGP 3.8 m³
Digging depth0.66 m11SU, nominal pitch0.47 m
Blade lift height1.669 m11SU, nominal pitch0.953 m
Maximum tilt1.7 m11SU, left handNot published
Ripper maximum penetration1.612 mSingle shank, standard tip0.36 m
Ripper maximum penetration force294 kNSingle shank, shank vertical (294/303 kN)Not published
Ripper pryout force654 kNSingle shankNot published
Maximum tilt at blade cornerNot published0.226 m
Maximum blade angleNot published24°
Ground pressureNot published40 kPaISO 16754

Engine

Engine modelCat C32BCat C7.1
EmissionsEquivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2 (China NR III certified); Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V also offeredBrazil MAR-1 / China Nonroad Stage III (equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIA)
Net power634 kW (850 hp)95 kW (128 hp)At 2,200 rpm, SAE J1349 (ISO 9249: 97 kW)
Gross power670 kW (899 hp)Forward, SAE J1995; reverse 757 kW119 kW (160 hp)
Displacement32.1 L7 L

Transmission

TransmissionPlanetary powershift, 3 forward / 3 reverse (D11 XE: dual-path electric drive)Hydrostatic (dual path, closed loop)
Travel speed, forward (max)12.2 km/h3.0 forward10 km/h
Travel speed, reverse (max)14.7 km/h3.0 reverse10 km/h

Undercarriage

UndercarriageElevated sprocket, 41 shoes and 8 track rollers per side40 section, 8 bottom rollers, 2 carrier rollers

Hydraulics

Pump flow670 L/minCombined implement output at 1,800 rpmNot published
Max pressure310 barNot published

Service capacities

Fuel tank1,763 LUsable volume260 L
Cooling system177 L30 L
Engine oil, with filter133 LEngine crankcase sump refill18 LEngine crankcase
Power train454 LTotal volumeNot published
Final drives (each)40 LNot published
Hydraulic system, with tank245 LTank and chassis; tank only 160 LNot published
Final drivesNot published18.5 L
Hydraulic tankNot published64 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 D11/D11 XE Dozers Technical Specifications AEXQ4647-01 (09-2026), build 07B (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 D11Cat D4Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat D11 vs Cat D4: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat D11 or Cat D4?

By operating weight the Cat D11 is the biggest at 106.6 t, then the Cat D4 at 13.5 t.

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

The Cat D11: Cat D11 634 kW (850 hp), Cat D4 95 kW (128 hp) (net power), a 567% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Cat D11 or Cat D4?

The Cat D11: Cat D11 0.66 m, Cat D4 0.47 m (digging depth), a 40% difference.

Which has the bigger bucket, the Cat D11 or Cat D4?

The Cat D11: Cat D11 27.2 m³, Cat D4 3.3 m³ (blade capacity), a 724% difference.

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

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

Which is narrower to transport, the Cat D11 or Cat D4?

The Cat D4: Cat D11 3.782 m, Cat D4 2.33 m (width over tracks), a 38% 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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