Caterpillar D4 vs John Deere 1020 VU

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Caterpillar D4

Caterpillar D4

44 HP · 1938–1959

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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 D4 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 1938 for the Caterpillar D4.

Full specs comparison

Caterpillar D4John Deere 1020 VU
Power44 HP44 HP
Production years1938–19591967–1972
FuelDieselDiesel
Cylinders43
Displacement5.1 L2.5 L
Weight1 710 kg
Drive2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)5 / 18 / 4
Wheelbase160 cm
Length309 cm

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