Overview
The ATC Terratrac 356 is a specialized agricultural crawler tractor manufactured in Churubusco, Indiana, featuring a 36.5 hp Continental F-140 gasoline engine. Built between 1955 and 1956, this machine combines a 3-speed gear transmission with a 4830 lb shipping weight to provide stable power for mid-century farming operations.
Ideal Applications
Primary Tillage:
Utilizing its 36.5 hp liquid-cooled engine and crawler drive, this tractor is designed to pull three 14-inch plows through agricultural fields.
Stationary Power Applications:
The integrated 6-inch diameter belt pulley, operating at 664 RPM, allows the tractor to drive various stationary farm implements and machinery.
High-Clearance Field Work:
With 16 inches of ground clearance and a crawler drive system, the Terratrac 356 is suited for navigating uneven terrain where traditional wheeled tractors might struggle.
Production
| Description | Agricultural Crawler tractor / Built in Churubusco, Indiana, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ATC (a part of J.I. Case) |
Engine
| Engine type | Continental 2.3L 4-cyl gasoline |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.1875x4.375 inches (81 x 111 mm) |
| Description | Continental F-140 / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 140 ci (2.3 L) |
| Power | 36.5 hp (27.2 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 1850 |
| Starter type | electric |
| Plows | 3 *14-inch |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission type | 3-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Contracting band brakes |
| Drive | crawler |
| Final drives | spur gear |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ground clearance | 16 inches (40 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 63.5 inches (161 cm) |
| Length | 92 inches (233 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 4830 lbs (2190 kg) |
356 Serial Numbers
| 1955 | 356-001 |
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| 1956 | 356-062 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 356-468 |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 6 inches (15 cm) |
|---|---|
| RPM | 664 |
| Speed | 1043 ft/min (317.91 meters/min) |
| Width | 7 inches (17 cm) |
Dimensions & Tracks
| Description | Tracks |
|---|---|
| Weight | 4830 lbs (2190 kg) |
References
| Description | Tractorama features Continental Red Seal Engines published in 1956, by American Tractor Corporation / The Crawler... backbone of construction published in 1956, by American Tractor Corporation |
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