Caterpillar Diesel Forty Specs & Features

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Caterpillar Diesel Forty Technical Specifications

Caterpillar Diesel Forty is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1934 – 1936.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Caterpillar Diesel Forty 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 Diesel Forty Production

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

Caterpillar Diesel Forty Power

Engine:
Drawbar (tested):	50.44 hp 37.6 kW
Belt (tested):	56.05 hp 41.8 kW

Caterpillar Diesel Forty Mechanical

Chassis:

crawler

Cab:

Open operator station

Transmission:

4-speed gear

Caterpillar Diesel Forty Engine detail

Engine Detail
Caterpillar D6600
diesel
3-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	624 ci 10.2 L
Bore/Stroke:	5.75×8.00 inches 146 x 203 mm
Rated RPM:	1000

Caterpillar Diesel Forty Transmission overview

Engine Oil

Type:	gear
Gears:	4 forward and 1 reverse

Caterpillar Diesel Forty Dimensions

Weight:	15642 lbs 7095 kg
Gauge:	56 inches 142 cm
Gauge:	74 inches 187 cm

Caterpillar Diesel Forty Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 242

Nebraska Tractor Test 242
Diesel (1000 RPM) 4-speed crawler August 19 – September 9, 1935 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 242 file
Belt power (max):	56.05 hp 41.8 kW
Belt fuel use (max):	4.1 gal/hour 15.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	50.44 hp 37.6 kW
Gear 2 used for power test.
Max pull:	9750 lbs 4422 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 243

Nebraska Tractor Test 243
Diesel (850 RPM) 4-speed crawler September 10 – 12, 1935 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 243 file
Belt power (max):	48.60 hp 36.2 kW
Belt fuel use (max):	3.4 gal/hour 12.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	42.82 hp 31.9 kW
Gear 1 used for power test.
Max pull:	9692 lbs 4396 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

FAQ

Is Caterpillar Diesel Forty a good tractor?

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

How much oil does a Caterpillar Diesel Forty take?

Check out the Caterpillar Diesel Forty 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 Diesel Forty was an agricultural tractor model made from 1934 – 1936