Caterpillar D2 vs John Deere 946

Side-by-side specs comparison

Caterpillar D2

Caterpillar D2

30 HP · 1938–1957

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John Deere 946

John Deere 946

30 HP · 1996–2003

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Caterpillar D2 and the John Deere 946 deliver the same power: 30 HP.
  • The John Deere 946 is the more recent model: production started in 1996, versus 1938 for the Caterpillar D2.

Full specs comparison

Caterpillar D2John Deere 946
Power30 HP30 HP
Production years1938–19571996–2003
FuelDieselDiesel
Cylinders43
Displacement4.1 L1.5 L
Weight1 080 kg
Drive4WD
TransmissionGearSynchronized
Gears (fwd/rev)5 / 112 / 4
Rear lift capacity1 000 kg
Wheelbase151 cm
Length274 cm

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