Overview
The Cameco 345-B is a 250 hp four-wheel drive farm tractor produced in Thibodaux, Louisiana between 1976 and 2006. This model features a shipping weight of 23,400 lbs and was originally equipped with a Caterpillar 3306 engine before transitioning to the John Deere 6081 engine in 2003.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Output:
The tractor is powered by a 10.5L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine rated at 250 hp and 2200 RPM, producing between 615 and 808 lb-ft of torque depending on the specific engine configuration.
Transmission and Drivetrain:
The mechanical system consists of an Allison power shift transmission with a torque converter and a two-speed transfer case, offering up to 11 forward and 3 reverse gears.
Hydraulic and Chassis Specifications:
Equipped with an open center hydraulic system providing a 25 gpm pump flow at 2000 psi, the chassis features inboard planetary final drives and 20 inches of ground clearance.
Production
| Description | Built in Thibodaux, Louisiana, USA |
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| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Cameco |
Engine
| Description | John Deere 6-cyl diesel |
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| Engine type | Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cyl diesel |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.75x6.00 inches (121 x 152 mm) |
| Description | Caterpillar 3306DIT / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled / John Deere 6081 / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled / The John Deere 6081 replaced the Caterpillar 3306 in 2003. |
| Displacement | 638 ci (10.5 L) |
| Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Oil capacity | 30 qts (28.4 L) |
| Power | 250 hp (186.4 kW) / 250 hp (186.4 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 / 2200 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 24 |
| Torque | 615 lb-ft (833.9 Nm) / 808 lb-ft (1095.6 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1500 / 1400 |
| Description | John Deere 6-cyl diesel |
| Engine type | Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cyl diesel |
Transmission
| Description | Five speed tranmission with torque converter and two-speed transfer case. |
|---|---|
| Gears | 11 forward and 3 reverse / 10 forward and 2 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 24 qts (22.7 L) |
| Transmission | Allison |
| Type | power shift |
| Transmission type | 11-speed power shift / 10-speed |
| Transmission type | 11-speed power shift / 10-speed |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. Cab available with air-conditioning. |
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| Description | Hydraulic wet discs brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
| Trailer brakes | air brakes (optional) |
Capacity
| Fuel | 100 gal (378.5 L) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 57 gal (215.7 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 57 gal (215.7 L) |
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| Pressure | 2000 psi (137.9 bar) |
| Pump flow | 25 gpm (94.6 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 2 to 5 |
Hitch
| Rear Type | III OptOptional |
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Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 925 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 130 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ag front | 23.1x30 / 23.1x26 |
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| Ag rear | 23.1x30 / 23.1x26 |
| Ground clearance | 20 inches (50 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 23,400 lbs (10614 kg) |
| Front tire | 23.1x30 |
| Rear tire | 23.1x30 |
| Weight | 23,400 lbs (10614 kg) |
References
| Description | 345-B published by Cameco |
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