Caterpillar RD4

Caterpillar RD4 Technical Specifications

Caterpillar RD4 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1935 – 1940.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Caterpillar RD4 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 RD4 Production











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


Caterpillar RD4 Power







Engine:
Drawbar (tested): 35.06 hp
26.1 kW
Belt (tested): 39.82 hp
29.7 kW

Caterpillar RD4 Mechanical
















Chassis: crawler
Cab: Open operator station.
Transmission: 5-speed gear

Title serial numbers















1936: 4G1
1937: 4G3663
1938: 4G8858
1939: 4G9912


how to read serial numbers…

What year is my Caterpillar RD4? Serial Number Decoder

The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.

The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.

Caterpillar RD4 Engine detail



















Engine Detail
Caterpillar
diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement: 312.1 ci
5.1 L
Bore/Stroke: 4.25×5.50 inches
108 x 140 mm
Rated RPM: 1400



Caterpillar RD4 Transmission overview

Engine Oil









Type: gear
Gears: 5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch: dry disc

Caterpillar RD4 Dimensions



Caterpillar RD4 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 273


































Nebraska Tractor Test 273
Diesel 5-speed crawler
October 14 – 28, 1936
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 273 file
Belt power (max): 39.82 hp
29.7 kW
Belt fuel use (max): 2.9 gal/hour
11.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power: 35.06 hp
26.1 kW
Gear 2 used for power test.
Max pull: 7852 lbs
3561 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

FAQ

Is Caterpillar RD4 a good tractor?

The Caterpillar RD4 is one of the great tractors in the Caterpillar stable, and it has earned Caterpillar a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Caterpillar RD4 take?

Check out the Caterpillar RD4 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 RD4?

The Caterpillar RD4 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1935 – 1940

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