Caterpillar D9 Specs ( 1955-1959 )
Production
| Description | Agricultural Crawler tractor / Built in Peoria, Illinois, USA |
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| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
Engine
| Engine type | Caterpillar 24.1L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 6.25x8.00 inches (159 x 203 mm) |
| Compression | 15.5:1 |
| Description | Caterpillar D353 / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 1473 ci (24.1 L) |
| Power (net) | 286 hp (213.3 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 1240 |
| Starter | 2-cylinder gas pony engine |
| Starter volts | 6 *Electric starter for pony engine |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 230 hp (171.5 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 252.2 hp (188.1 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 286 hp (213.3 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | wet disc |
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| Gears | 6 forward and reverse / 3 forward and 2 reverse |
| Type | gear / torque converter |
| Transmission type | 6-speed gear / 3-speed torque converter |
| Transmission type | 6-speed gear / 3-speed torque converter |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Drive | crawler |
Dimensions & Tires
| Gauge | 90 inches (228 cm) |
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| Height | 105 inches (266 cm) |
| Length | 215 inches (546 cm) |
| Operating weight | 66025 lbs (29948 kg) |
| Width | 120 inches (304 cm) |
Dimensions & Tracks
| Description | Tracks |
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| Weight | 66025 lbs (29948 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 584
| Description | Diesel 6-speed crawlerJuly 31 - August 4, 1956Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 584 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
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| Max power | 252.2 hp (188.1 kW) |
| Max pull | 56724 lbs (25730 kg) |
References
| Description | Farming on the contour published in 1954, by Caterpillar |
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