Caterpillar

Caterpillar D7

The Caterpillar D7 is an agricultural crawler tractor produced from 1940 to 1954 by Caterpillar in Peoria, Illinois, USA. It features a 13.6L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing an estimated 102.2 hp, with a 5-speed gear transmission and manual clutch steering. The tractor has a drawbar power of 80 hp claimed and 78.48 hp tested, and belt power of 92 hp claimed and 89.10 hp tested. It rides on 20-inch wide tracks and weighs 24,330 lbs. The D7 was designed with an open operator station and contracting band brakes.
Power102 hp[B]
Founded1940 - 1954
ModelD7

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Caterpillar D7

Power
Belt (tested)89.10 hp (66.4 kW)
Belt (claimed)92 hp (68.6 kW)
Drawbar (tested)78.48 hp (58.5 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)80 hp (59.7 kW)
Engine
ModelCaterpillar 13.6L 4-cyl diesel
Coolingliquid-cooled
Cylinders4-cylinder
Fuel tank65 gal (246.0 L)
Rated RPM1050
Air cleaneroil bath
Bore/Stroke5.75x8.00 inches (146 x 203 mm)
Displacement831 ci (13.6 L)
Oil capacity22 qts (20.8 L)
Starter type2-cylinder pony engine
Coolant capacity72 qts (68.1 L)
Tracks
Width20 inches (50 cm)
Dimensions
Gauge74 inches (187 cm)
Width97 inches (246 cm)
Length162.25 inches (412 cm)
Height (hood)80 inches (203 cm)
Shipping weight24,330 lbs (11036 kg)
Ground clearance15.5 inches (39 cm)
Clearance (drawbar)17.25 inches (43 cm)
Mechanical
Drivecrawler
BrakesContracting band brakes
Steeringmanual clutches
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeAgricultural Crawler tractor
Built inPeoria, Illinois, USA
Years made1940 - 1954
ManufacturerCaterpillar
Transmission
Typegear
Gears5 forward and 4 reverse
Clutchdry metallic disc
Oil capacity40 qts (37.9 L)