Caterpillar D2 vs John Deere 790
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Caterpillar D2 and the John Deere 790 deliver the same power: 30 HP.
- The John Deere 790 is the more recent model: production started in 2000, versus 1938 for the Caterpillar D2.
Full specs comparison
| Caterpillar D2 | John Deere 790 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 30 HP | 30 HP |
| Production years | 1938–1957 | 2000–2007 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Displacement | 4.1 L | 1.5 L |
| Weight | — | 875 kg |
| Drive | — | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Synchronized |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | 8 / 2 |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 369 kg |
| Wheelbase | — | 153 cm |
| Length | — | 223 cm |