Caterpillar

Caterpillar R4

The Caterpillar R4 was an agricultural crawler tractor produced from 1938 to 1944. It was a continuation of the model Thirty and built in Peoria, Illinois, USA. It featured a Caterpillar 7.6L 4-cylinder gasoline engine, a 5-speed gear transmission, and an open operator station. The R4 was designed for agricultural use with crawler drive and had tested drawbar power of 30.88 hp and belt power of 36.37 hp.
Power40 hp[B]
Founded1938 - 1944
ModelR4

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Caterpillar R4

Power
Belt (tested)36.37 hp (27.1 kW)
Drawbar (tested)30.88 hp (23.0 kW)
Engine
TypeCaterpillar 7.6L 4-cyl gasoline
DetailsCaterpillar gasoline 4-cylinder liquid-cooled
Rated RPM1400
Bore/Stroke4.75x6.50 inches (121 x 165 mm)
Displacement461 ci (7.6 L)
Mechanical
Drivecrawler
Operator stationOpen operator station.
Production
TypeAgricultural Crawler tractor
NotesThe Caterpillar R4 was a continuation of the model Thirty.
Built inPeoria, Illinois, USA
Years produced1938 - 1944
Transmission
Typegear
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse