Caterpillar R2 Technical Specifications
Caterpillar R2 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1934 – 1942.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Caterpillar R2 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 R2 Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
| Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
| Built in Peoria, Illinois, USA | |
| Total built | 2418 (total) |
| 83 (5E) | |
| 1185 (4J) | |
| 1150 (6J) | |
| Engine: | 27.15 hp 20.2 kW |
| Belt (tested) | 32.47 hp 24.2 kW |
Caterpillar R2 Mechanical
| Drive | crawler |
| Open operator station. | |
Caterpillar R2 Engine detail
| Engine Detail | |
| Caterpillar | |
| gasoline | |
| 4-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Original engine, used on the 5E version. | |
| Displacement | 251 ci 4.1 L |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.00×5.00 inches 102 x 127 mm |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Rated RPM | 950 |
| Engine Oil | |
| Type | gear |
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| The three-speed was used on the 5E version, built in limited quantities until 1938. | |
Caterpillar R2 Dimensions
| Shipping weight | 6350 lbs 2880 kg |
| Gauge | 40 inches 101 cm |
| Gauge | 50 inches 127 cm |
Caterpillar R2 Tests
| Nebraska Tractor Test 225 | |
| 4.1L gasoline 3-speed crawler September 24 – October 16, 1934 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 225 file | |
| Belt power (max) | 32.47 hp 24.2 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max) | 3.7 gal/hour 14.0 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 27.15 hp 20.2 kW |
| Max pull | 5274 lbs 2392 kg |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 320 | |
| 3.6L gasoline 5-speed crawler 1939 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 320 file | |
| Belt power (max) | 29.31 hp 21.9 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max) | 3.6 gal/hour 13.6 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 23.46 hp 17.5 kW |
| Gear 2 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 5676 lbs 2574 kg |
| Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
FAQ
Is Caterpillar R2 a good tractor?
The Caterpillar R2 is one of the great tractors in the Caterpillar stable, and it has earned Caterpillar a fantastic reputation.
How much oil does a Caterpillar R2 take?
Check out the Caterpillar R2 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 R2 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1934 – 1942
How much does a Caterpillar R2 tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the Caterpillar R2 weight ranges from 6350 lbs
2880 kg .
How much can a Caterpillar R2 Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the Caterpillar R2 tractors starts at 5274 lbs
2392 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.