Caterpillar RD7

Caterpillar RD7 Technical Specifications

Caterpillar RD7 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1935 – 1940.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Caterpillar RD7 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 RD7 Production











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


Caterpillar RD7 Power







Engine:
Drawbar (tested): 78.35 hp
58.4 kW
Belt (tested): 95.97 hp
71.6 kW

Caterpillar RD7 Mechanical













Chassis: crawler
Cab: Open operator station.
Transmission: 4-speed gear

Caterpillar RD7 Engine detail






















Engine Detail
Caterpillar
diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement: 831 ci
13.6 L
Bore/Stroke: 5.75×8.00 inches
146 x 203 mm
Air cleaner: oil bath
Rated RPM: 1000



Caterpillar RD7 Transmission overview

Engine Oil









Type: gear
Gears: 4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch: dry disc

Caterpillar RD7 Dimensions




Operating weight: 21020 lbs
9534 kg

Caterpillar RD7 Tests


















Nebraska Tractor Test 253
Diesel 4-speed crawler
May 5 – 15, 1936
Belt power (max): 68.24 hp
50.9 kW
Drawbar performance
Max pull: 14746 lbs
6688 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.







Nebraska Tractor Test 254






























Nebraska Tractor Test 254
Diesel 4-speed crawler
May 21 – 25, 1936
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 254 file
Belt power (max): 77.47 hp
57.8 kW
Belt fuel use (max): 5.3 gal/hour
20.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power: 65.73 hp
49.0 kW
Gear 2 used for power test.
Max pull: 16098 lbs
7302 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.







Nebraska Tractor Test 255






























Nebraska Tractor Test 255
Diesel 4-speed crawler
May 21 – 25, 1936
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 255 file
Belt power (max): 95.97 hp
71.6 kW
Belt fuel use (max): 9.0 gal/hour
34.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power: 78.35 hp
58.4 kW
Gear 2 used for power test.
Max pull: 16782 lbs
7612 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

FAQ

Is Caterpillar RD7 a good tractor?

The Caterpillar RD7 is one of the great tractors in the Caterpillar stable, and it has earned Caterpillar a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Caterpillar RD7 take?

Check out the Caterpillar RD7 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 RD7?

The Caterpillar RD7 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1935 – 1940

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