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Caterpillar R5

Caterpillar R5 tractor
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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.
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Power64 hp[B]
Founded1934 - 1940
ModelR5

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

Belt Pulley

RPM:950
Width:8.5 inches (21 cm)
Diameter:12 inches (30 cm)

Transmission

Type:gear
Gears:4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch:dry disc
Oil capacity:20 qts (18.9 L)

Serial Numbers

1934:5E3001
1935:5E3086
1936:5E3421,4H501,4H1132
1938:4H936
1940:4H1320,3R1