Caterpillar D7 Specs & Features

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Caterpillar D7 Technical Specifications

Caterpillar D7 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1940 – 1954.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Caterpillar D7 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 D7 Production

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

Caterpillar D7 Power

Engine:
Drawbar (claimed):	80 hp 59.7 kW
Belt (claimed):	92 hp 68.6 kW
Drawbar (tested):	78.48 hp 58.5 kW
Belt (tested):	89.10 hp 66.4 kW

Caterpillar D7 Mechanical

Chassis:

crawler

Steering:

manual clutches

Brakes:

contracting band

Cab:

Open operator station.

Transmission:

5-speed gear

Caterpillar D7 Engine detail

Engine Detail
Caterpillar 3306
turbocharged aftercooled diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled inline
Displacement:	638 ci 10.5 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.75×6.00 inches 121 x 152 mm
Power:	250 hp 186.4 kW
Rated RPM:	2000
Starter:	electric
Starter volts:	24
Oil capacity:	29 qts 27.4 L
Coolant capacity:	48 qts 45.4 L

Caterpillar D7 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

Type:	gear
Gears:	6 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:	wet disc
Oil capacity:	64 qts 60.6 L

Caterpillar D7 Dimensions

Length:	179 inches 454 cm
Width:	103 inches 261 cm
Shipping weight:	39500 lbs 17917 kg
Operating weight:	40700 lbs 18461 kg
Ground clearance:	13.75 inches 34 cm
Gauge:	78 inches 198 cm

Caterpillar D7G SA Height
Steering wheel:	89 inches 226 cm
Hood:	85 inches 215 cm
ROPS:	126 inches 320 cm
Exhaust:	129 inches 327 cm

Caterpillar D7 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 582

Nebraska Tractor Test 582
Diesel 5-speed crawler July 23 – August 6, 1956 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 582 file
Belt power (max):	121.70 hp 90.8 kW
Belt fuel use (max):	9.7 gal/hour 36.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	103.65 hp 77.3 kW
Gear 2 used for power test.
Max pull:	26,286 lbs 11923 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

FAQ

Is Caterpillar D7 a good tractor?

The Caterpillar D7 is one of the great tractors in the Caterpillar stable, and it has earned Caterpillar a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Caterpillar D7 take?

Check out the Caterpillar D7 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 D7?

The Caterpillar D7 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1940 – 1954