Caterpillar R4 Technical Specifications
Caterpillar R4 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1938 – 1944.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Caterpillar R4 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 R4 Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
| Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
| Built in Peoria, Illinois, USA | |
| The Caterpillar R4 was a continuation of the model Thirty. | |
| Engine: | 30.88 hp 23.0 kW |
| Belt (tested) | 36.37 hp 27.1 kW |
Caterpillar R4 Mechanical
| Drive | crawler |
| Open operator station. | |
Caterpillar R4 Engine detail
| Engine Detail | |
| Caterpillar | |
| gasoline | |
| 4-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement | 461 ci 7.6 L |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.75×6.50 inches 121 x 165 mm |
| Rated RPM | 1400 |
| Engine Oil | |||
| Type | gear |
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Caterpillar R4 Dimensions
Caterpillar R4 Tests
| Nebraska Tractor Test 272 | |
| Distillate 5-speed crawler October 13 – 24, 1936 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 272 file | |
| Belt power (max) | 36.37 hp 27.1 kW |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 30.88 hp 23.0 kW |
| Gear 2 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 6120 lbs 2776 kg |
| Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
FAQ
Is Caterpillar R4 a good tractor?
The Caterpillar R4 is one of the great tractors in the Caterpillar stable, and it has earned Caterpillar a fantastic reputation.
How much oil does a Caterpillar R4 take?
Check out the Caterpillar R4 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 R4 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1938 – 1944
How much can a Caterpillar R4 Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the Caterpillar R4 tractors starts at 6120 lbs
2776 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.