
CaterpillarModel A
Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application
Agricultural
- power
- 110 hp
- displacement
- 318 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 5
Head to head · Agricultural

Agricultural
Row Crop
How they compare
D3C SA Special Application is in the 50th percentile; 8470 is in the 88th · 1,028 models
D3C SA Special Application is in the 49th percentile; 8470 is in the 88th · 1,083 models
D3C SA Special Application is in the 31st percentile; 8470 is in the 74th · 1,130 models
D3C SA Special Application is in the 7th percentile; 8470 is in the 76th · 972 models
Full comparison
| Spec | Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application | Massey Ferguson 8470 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | D3C SA Special Application | 8470 | — |
| Category | Agricultural | Row Crop | — |
| Spec | Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application | Massey Ferguson 8470 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Sisu Diesel | — |
| Model | 3204 | Turbocharged intercooled diesel | — |
| Power Output | 110hp | 249hp | ▲ 8470+139 hp · +126% |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ D3C SA Special Application+200 RPM · +9% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 | ▲ 8470+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 318ci | 514ci | ▲ 8470+196 ci · +62% |
| Bore | 4.5in | 4.4in | ▲ D3C SA Special Application+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5.7in | ▲ 8470+0.7 in · +14% |
| Spec | Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application | Massey Ferguson 8470 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Power shift and continuously variable transmission (CVT) | — |
| Spec | Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application | Massey Ferguson 8470 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 146in | 206in | ▲ 8470+60 in · +41% |
| Width | 76.5in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 108in | 122in | ▲ 8470+14 in · +13% |
| Operating Weight | 14,750lb | 20,535lb | ▲ 8470+5,785 lb · +39% |
| Spec | Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application | Massey Ferguson 8470 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Closed center pressure flow compensated (PFC) with direct engine drive | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydrostatic power | — |
| Spec | Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application | Massey Ferguson 8470 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Independent | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
| Speed 2 | Not recorded | 1,000rpm | — |
| Spec | Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application | Massey Ferguson 8470 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 480/70R34 or 600/70R28 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 520/85R46 with duals or 650/85R38 | — |
| Spec | Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application | Massey Ferguson 8470 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-point hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | III | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
| Spec | Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application | Massey Ferguson 8470 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Crawler | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydrostatic power | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Multiple wet disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals | — |
| Spec | Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application | Massey Ferguson 8470 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
| Spec | Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application | Massey Ferguson 8470 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Cab | — |
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