Caterpillar

Caterpillar D9

The Caterpillar D9 is an agricultural crawler tractor produced from 1955 to 1959 by Caterpillar in Peoria, Illinois, USA. It features a powerful 24.1L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine delivering 286 hp net power. The tractor offers two transmission options: a 6-speed gear transmission with wet disc clutch and a 3-speed torque converter. It has a crawler drive and an open operator station. The D9 is a heavy-duty tractor with an operating weight of 66025 lbs and dimensions of 215 inches length, 120 inches width, and 105 inches height.
Power286 hp
Founded1955 - 1959
ModelD9

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Caterpillar D9

Power
Engine (net)286 hp (213.3 kW)
Drawbar (tested)252.2 hp (188.1 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)230 hp (171.5 kW)
Engine
Typeturbocharged diesel
ModelCaterpillar D353
Coolingliquid-cooled
Starter2-cylinder gas pony engine
Cylinders6-cylinder
Rated RPM1240
Bore/Stroke6.25x8.00 inches (159 x 203 mm)
Compression15.5:1
Power (net)286 hp (213.3 kW)
Displacement1473 ci (24.1 L)
Starter volts6 V (Electric starter for pony engine)
Dimensions
Gauge90 inches (228 cm)
Width120 inches (304 cm)
Height105 inches (266 cm)
Length215 inches (546 cm)
Operating weight66025 lbs (29948 kg)
Mechanical
Drivecrawler
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeAgricultural Crawler tractor
Built inPeoria, Illinois, USA
Years made1955 - 1959
ManufacturerCaterpillar
References
ReferenceFarming on the contour published in 1954, by Caterpillar
Transmission
Options6-speed gear, 3-speed torque converter
Gear transmission
Typegear
Gears6 forward and reverse
Clutchwet disc
Torque converter transmission
Typetorque converter
Gears3 forward and 2 reverse