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Caterpillar RD4 Specs ( 1935-1940 )

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Production

Description Agricultural Crawler tractor / Built in Peoria, Illinois, USA
Manufacturer Caterpillar

Engine

Engine type Caterpillar 5.1L 4-cyl diesel
Bore/Stroke 4.25x5.50 inches (108 x 140 mm)
Description Caterpillar / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 312.1 ci (5.1 L)
Rated RPM 1400
Belt (tested) 39.82 hp (29.7 kW)
Drawbar (tested) 35.06 hp (26.1 kW)

Transmission

Clutch dry disc
Gears 5 forward and 1 reverse
Transmission type 5-speed gear
Type gear

Mechanical

Cab Open operator station.
Drive crawler

Dimensions & Tires

Gauge 44 inches (111 cm) / 60 inches (152 cm)

Dimensions & Tracks

Description Tracks

Nebraska Tractor Test 273

Belt fuel use (max) 2.9 gal/hour (11.0 l/hour)
Belt power (max) 39.82 hp (29.7 kW)
Description Diesel 5-speed crawlerOctober 14 - 28, 1936Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 273 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 2 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test.
Max power 35.06 hp (26.1 kW)
Max pull 7852 lbs (3561 kg)

RD4 Serial Numbers

1936 4G1
1937 4G3663
1938 4G8858
1939 4G9912
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.