Caterpillar 5-Ton vs John Deere 1250

Side-by-side specs comparison

Caterpillar 5-Ton

Caterpillar 5-Ton

44 HP · 1925–1926

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John Deere 1250

John Deere 1250

44 HP · 1982–1989

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Caterpillar 5-Ton and the John Deere 1250 deliver the same power: 44 HP.
  • The John Deere 1250 is the more recent model: production started in 1982, versus 1925 for the Caterpillar 5-Ton.

Full specs comparison

Caterpillar 5-TonJohn Deere 1250
Power44 HP44 HP
Production years1925–19261982–1989
FuelGasoline
Cylinders4
Displacement7 L2.3 L
Drive2WD or 4WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)3 / 19 / 3
Rear lift capacity1 016 kg
Wheelbase188 cm
Length341 cm

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Caterpillar 5-Ton or the John Deere 1250?

The Caterpillar 5-Ton and the John Deere 1250 deliver the same power: 44 HP.

Which is more recent, the Caterpillar 5-Ton or the John Deere 1250?

The John Deere 1250 is the more recent model: production started in 1982, versus 1925 for the Caterpillar 5-Ton.

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