Caterpillar RD4 Specs ( 1935-1940 )
Production
| Description | Agricultural Crawler tractor / Built in Peoria, Illinois, USA |
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| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
Engine
| Engine type | Caterpillar 5.1L 4-cyl diesel |
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| 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 |
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| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission type | 5-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Drive | crawler |
Dimensions & Tires
| Gauge | 44 inches (111 cm) / 60 inches (152 cm) |
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Dimensions & Tracks
| Description | Tracks |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 273
| Belt fuel use (max) | 2.9 gal/hour (11.0 l/hour) |
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| 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 |
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| 1937 | 4G3663 |
| 1938 | 4G8858 |
| 1939 | 4G9912 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |