Caterpillar

Caterpillar 10-Ton

The Caterpillar 10-Ton was an agricultural crawler tractor produced starting in 1925 as a continuation of the Holt 10-Ton model that had been in production since 1918. It was built in Peoria, Illinois, USA. The tractor featured a Holt M-11 4-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline engine with a displacement of 929 ci (15.2 L), rated at 61.1 hp (estimated). It had a 3-speed gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. The tractor had an open operator station and used crawler drive with 15-inch wide tracks. Dimensions included a length of 151 inches, width of 82 inches, height of 113 inches, and a weight of 20,000 lbs.

Power61 hp[B]

Founded1925

Model10-Ton

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Caterpillar 10-Ton

Power

Belt (claimed)	55 hp (41.0 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)	40 hp (29.8 kW)
Estimated engine power	61.1 hp

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Holt M-11
Cooling	liquid-cooled
Cylinders	4-cylinder
Fuel tank	46 gal (174.1 L)
Rated RPM	750
Bore/Stroke	6.50x7.00 inches (165 x 178 mm)
Displacement	929 ci (15.2 L)
Oil capacity	18 qts (17.0 L)
Coolant capacity	54 qts (51.1 L)

Tracks

Width	15 inches (38 cm)
Area on ground	2880 in² (1.9 m²)
Length on ground	96 inches (243 cm)

Dimensions

Gauge	60.5 inches (153 cm)
Width	82 inches (208 cm)
Height	113 inches (287 cm)
Length	151 inches (383 cm)
Weight	20000 lbs (9072 kg)

Mechanical

Drive	crawler
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Type	Agricultural Crawler tractor
Notes	The Caterpillar model 10-Ton was a continuation of the Holt 10-Ton, in production since 1918.
Built in	Peoria, Illinois, USA
Year introduced	1925

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