Caterpillar D4 vs John Deere 1250

Side-by-side specs comparison

Caterpillar D4

Caterpillar D4

44 HP · 1938–1959

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John Deere 1250

John Deere 1250

44 HP · 1982–1989

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Caterpillar D4 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 1938 for the Caterpillar D4.

Full specs comparison

Caterpillar D4John Deere 1250
Power44 HP44 HP
Production years1938–19591982–1989
FuelDiesel
Cylinders4
Displacement5.1 L2.3 L
Drive2WD or 4WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)5 / 19 / 3
Rear lift capacity1 016 kg
Wheelbase188 cm
Length341 cm

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