Caterpillar D2

Caterpillar D2 Technical Specifications

Caterpillar D2 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1938 – 1957.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Caterpillar D2 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

Caterpillar D2 Production











Manufacturer:
Manufacturer: Caterpillar
Type: Agricultural Crawler tractor
Factory: Peoria, Illinois, USA


Caterpillar D2 Power










Engine:
Drawbar (tested): 36.62 hp
27.3 kW
PTO (tested): 32.9 hp
24.5 kW
Belt (tested): 41.86 hp
31.2 kW

Caterpillar D2 Mechanical



















Chassis: crawler
Steering: mechanical clutches
Cab: Open operator station.
Transmission: 5-speed gear

Caterpillar D2 Engine detail

























Engine Detail
Caterpillar
diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement: 221 ci
3.6 L
Bore/Stroke: 3.75×5.00 inches
95 x 127 mm
Rated RPM: 1525
Torque: 125 lb-ft
169.5 Nm
Torque RPM: 1050



Caterpillar D2 Transmission overview

Engine Oil









Type: gear
Gears: 5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch: dry disc

Caterpillar D2 Dimensions



















Length: 108 inches
274 cm
Height: 57.5 inches
146 cm
Weight: 7420 lbs
3365 kg (1939)
  8536 lbs
3871 kg (1955)
Gauge: 40 inches
101 cm
Gauge: 50 inches
127 cm

Caterpillar D2 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 322





































Nebraska Tractor Test 322
251 diesel 5-speed crawler
July 24 – August 4, 1939
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 322 file
Belt power (max): 30 hp
22.4 kW
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed: 27.5 hp
20.5 kW
Fuel use: 2.1 gal/hour
7.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power: 25.2 hp
18.8 kW
Gear 1 used for power test.
Max pull: 5,903 lbs
2677 kg










Nebraska Tractor Test 418



































Nebraska Tractor Test 418
252 diesel 5-speed crawler
July 11 – 26, 1949
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 418 file
Belt power (max): 36.02 hp
26.9 kW
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed: 32.9 hp
24.5 kW
Fuel use: 2.4 gal/hour
9.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power: 30.31 hp
22.6 kW
Gear 2 used for power test.
Max pull: 6,778 lbs
3074 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.







Nebraska Tractor Test 553



































Nebraska Tractor Test 553
252 diesel 5-speed crawler
July 25 – 30, 1955
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 553 file
Belt power (max): 41.86 hp
31.2 kW
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed: 29 hp
21.6 kW
Fuel use: 2.7 gal/hour
10.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power: 36.62 hp
27.3 kW
Gear 2 used for power test.
Max pull: 7,413 lbs
3362 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

FAQ

Is Caterpillar D2 a good tractor?

The Caterpillar D2 is one of the great tractors in the Caterpillar stable, and it has earned Caterpillar a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Caterpillar D2 take?

Check out the Caterpillar D2 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year Caterpillar made the ?

The Caterpillar D2 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1938 – 1957

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