Caterpillar

Caterpillar R5

The Caterpillar R5 was originally a special-order machine for the US Government. It was first based on the Thirty-Five, then the Forty. Later models were the gas counterpart to the RD6. It is an agricultural crawler tractor built from 1934 to 1940 in Peoria, Illinois, USA.

Power64 hp[B]

Founded1934 - 1940

ModelR5

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Caterpillar R5

Power

Belt (tested)	58.89 hp (43.9 kW)
Belt (claimed)	58 hp (43.3 kW)
Drawbar (tested)	49.44 hp (36.9 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)	50 hp (37.3 kW)

Engine

Type	gasoline, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Fuel tank	50 gal (189.2 L)
Rated RPM	950
Bore/Stroke	5.50x6.50 inches (140 x 165 mm)
Displacement	618 ci (10.1 L)
Manufacturer	Caterpillar
Oil capacity	14 qts (13.2 L)
Coolant capacity	37 qts (35.0 L)

Tracks

Width	16 inches (40 cm)
Area on ground	2284 in² (1.5 m²)
Length on ground	71.4 inches (181 cm)

Dimensions

Gauge	56 inches (142 cm)
Width	72.5 inches (184 cm)
Height	69.3 inches (176 cm)
Length	139.4 inches (354 cm)
Weight	13675 lbs (6202 kg)
Ground clearance	9.75 inches (24 cm)

Mechanical

Drive	crawler
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Type	Agricultural Crawler tractor
Notes	The Caterpillar R5 was originally a special-order machine for the US Government. It was first based on the Thirty-Five, then the Forty. Later models were the gas counterpart to the RD6.
Built in	Peoria, Illinois, USA
Years produced	1934 - 1940

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