Caterpillar
Caterpillar Diesel Forty
The Caterpillar Diesel Forty is an agricultural crawler tractor produced from 1934 to 1936 by Caterpillar in Peoria, Illinois, USA. It features a Caterpillar D6600 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine with 10.2 L displacement, a 4-speed gear transmission with 1 reverse, and a crawler drive. The tractor has an open operator station and weighs 15642 lbs (7095 kg) with 16-inch tracks. It delivers 50.44 hp drawbar power and 56.05 hp belt power. Serial numbers range from 3G1 in 1934 to 3G1971 as the final number in 1936.
Power62 hp[B]
Founded1934 - 1936
ModelDiesel Forty
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Caterpillar Diesel Forty
Power
| Belt (tested) | 56.05 hp (41.8 kW) |
|---|---|
| Drawbar (tested) | 50.44 hp (37.6 kW) |
Engine
| Type | diesel |
|---|---|
| Model | Caterpillar D6600 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 3-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 45 gal (170.3 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1000 |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.75x8.00 inches (146 x 203 mm) |
| Displacement | 624 ci (10.2 L) |
Variants
| Forty | gas engine |
|---|---|
| Diesel Forty | diesel engine |
Dimensions
| Weight | 15642 lbs (7095 kg) |
|---|---|
| Gauge 1 | 56 inches (142 cm) |
| Gauge 2 | 74 inches (187 cm) |
| Track width | 16 inches (40 cm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | crawler |
|---|---|
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Agricultural Crawler tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Peoria, Illinois, USA |
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
| Years produced | 1934 - 1936 |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Serial Numbers
| 1934 | 3G1 |
|---|---|
| 1935 | 3G335 |
| 1936 | 3G1957 |
| Final | 3G1971 |
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