Caterpillar D5B SA vs John Deere 6120E

Side-by-side specs comparison

Caterpillar D5B SA

Caterpillar D5B SA

120 HP · 1977–1985

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John Deere 6120E

John Deere 6120E

120 HP · 2016+

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Caterpillar D5B SA and the John Deere 6120E deliver the same power: 120 HP.
  • The John Deere 6120E is the more recent model: production started in 2016, versus 1977 for the Caterpillar D5B SA.

Full specs comparison

Caterpillar D5B SAJohn Deere 6120E
Power120 HP120 HP
Production years1977–19852016+
FuelDieselDiesel
Cylinders64
Displacement10.5 L4.5 L
Drive—2WD or 4WD
TransmissionGearPower shift
Gears (fwd/rev)6 / 424 / 12
Rear lift capacity—249 kg
Wheelbase—245 cm
Cab—Yes

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