Caterpillar R3 Technical Specifications
Caterpillar R3 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1934 – 1935.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Caterpillar R3 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 R3 Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
| Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
| Built in Peoria, Illinois, USA | |
| Total built | 60 |
| The R3 was a special-order machine for the US Government, based on the Twenty-Eight. | |
| Engine: | 34.44 hp 25.7 kW |
| Belt (tested) | 41.99 hp 31.3 kW |
Caterpillar R3 Mechanical
| Drive | crawler |
| Open operator station. | |
Caterpillar R3 Engine detail
| Engine Detail | |
| Caterpillar | |
| gasoline | |
| 4-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement | 350 ci 5.7 L |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.50×5.50 inches 114 x 140 mm |
| Fuel system | Ensign carburetor |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Rated RPM | 1100 |
| Engine Oil | |||
| Type | gear |
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |
Caterpillar R3 Dimensions
Caterpillar R3 Tests
| Nebraska Tractor Test 227 | |
| Gasoline 3-speed crawler September 26 – October 15, 1934 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 227 file | |
| Belt power (max) | 41.99 hp 31.3 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max) | 4.9 gal/hour 18.5 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 34.44 hp 25.7 kW |
| Gear 2 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 7,622 lbs 3457 kg |
| Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
FAQ
Is Caterpillar R3 a good tractor?
The Caterpillar R3 is one of the great tractors in the Caterpillar stable, and it has earned Caterpillar a fantastic reputation.
How much oil does a Caterpillar R3 take?
Check out the Caterpillar R3 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 R3 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1934 – 1935
How much can a Caterpillar R3 Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the Caterpillar R3 tractors starts at 7,622 lbs
3457 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.