Caterpillar D8 vs John Deere 4040S

Side-by-side specs comparison

Caterpillar D8

Caterpillar D8

115 HP · 1937–1965

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John Deere 4040S

John Deere 4040S

115 HP · 1981–1984

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Caterpillar D8 and the John Deere 4040S deliver the same power: 115 HP.
  • The John Deere 4040S is the more recent model: production started in 1981, versus 1937 for the Caterpillar D8.

Full specs comparison

Caterpillar D8John Deere 4040S
Power115 HP115 HP
Production years1937–19651981–1984
FuelDieselDiesel
Cylinders66
Displacement20.4 L5.9 L
Weight—5 021 kg
Drive—4WD
TransmissionGearSynchronized
Gears (fwd/rev)6 / 216 / 6
Rear lift capacity—4 803 kg
Length—458 cm
Cab—Yes

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