Caterpillar Forty Technical Specifications
Caterpillar 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 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 Forty Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
| Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
| Built in Peoria, Illinois, USA | |
| Engine: | 48.91 hp 36.5 kW |
| Belt (tested) | 56.42 hp 42.1 kW |
Caterpillar Forty Mechanical
| Drive | crawler |
| Open operator station. | |
Caterpillar Forty Engine detail
| Engine Detail | |
| Caterpillar | |
| gasoline | |
| 4-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement | 485.3 ci 8.0 L |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.125×6.50 inches 130 x 165 mm |
| Rated RPM | 850 |
| Engine Oil | |||
| Type | gear |
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Caterpillar Forty Dimensions
| Weight | 13625 lbs 6180 kg |
| Gauge | 56 inches 142 cm |
Caterpillar Forty Tests
| Nebraska Tractor Test 244 | |
| Gasoline (850 RPM) 4-speed crawler September 16 – 20, 1935 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 244 file | |
| Belt power (max) | 48.57 hp 36.2 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max) | 5.9 gal/hour 22.3 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 41.78 hp 31.2 kW |
| Gear 2 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 9692 lbs 4396 kg |
| Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 245 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 245 | |
| Gasoline (1000 RPM) 4-speed crawler September 18 – 23, 1935 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 245 file | |
| Belt power (max) | 56.42 hp 42.1 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max) | 6.9 gal/hour 26.1 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 48.91 hp 36.5 kW |
| Gear 2 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 9466 lbs 4293 kg |
| Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
FAQ
Is Caterpillar Forty a good tractor?
The Caterpillar 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 Forty take?
Check out the Caterpillar 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 Forty was an agricultural tractor model made from 1934 – 1936
How much does a Caterpillar Forty tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the Caterpillar Forty weight ranges from 13625 lbs
6180 kg .
How much can a Caterpillar Forty Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the Caterpillar Forty tractors starts at 9692 lbs
4396 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.