Caterpillar 5-Ton vs John Deere 1020 VU

Side-by-side specs comparison

Caterpillar 5-Ton

Caterpillar 5-Ton

44 HP · 1925–1926

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John Deere 1020 VU

John Deere 1020 VU

44 HP · 1967–1972

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Caterpillar 5-Ton and the John Deere 1020 VU deliver the same power: 44 HP.
  • The John Deere 1020 VU is the more recent model: production started in 1967, versus 1925 for the Caterpillar 5-Ton.

Full specs comparison

Caterpillar 5-TonJohn Deere 1020 VU
Power44 HP44 HP
Production years1925–19261967–1972
FuelGasolineDiesel
Cylinders43
Displacement7 L2.5 L
Weight1 710 kg
Drive2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)3 / 18 / 4
Wheelbase160 cm
Length309 cm

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Caterpillar 5-Ton or the John Deere 1020 VU?

The Caterpillar 5-Ton and the John Deere 1020 VU deliver the same power: 44 HP.

Which is more recent, the Caterpillar 5-Ton or the John Deere 1020 VU?

The John Deere 1020 VU is the more recent model: production started in 1967, versus 1925 for the Caterpillar 5-Ton.

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