Caterpillar D5 SA Special Application Specs ( 1967-1976 )
Overview
The Caterpillar D5 SA is an agricultural crawler tractor produced from 1967 to 1976, featuring a turbocharged 8.6L 6-cylinder diesel engine. It is equipped with a 5-speed gear transmission and 18-inch tracks that provide 3085 square inches of ground contact. The unit is rated for 90 hp at the drawbar and operates with an open-center hydraulic system.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Output:
The 525 cubic inch Caterpillar D333 turbocharged diesel engine is rated at 1900 RPM and provides a claimed 90 drawbar horsepower.
Ground Contact and Track Layout:
The crawler drive system features 18-inch tracks with a 74-inch gauge and 85.7 inches of length on the ground for a total contact area of 3085 square inches.
Transmission and Hydraulic Capacity:
The mechanical layout includes a five-forward and three-reverse gear transmission supported by an 11.5-gallon hydraulic system with a 32.7 gpm pump flow.
Production
| Description | Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
Engine
| Engine type | Caterpillar 8.6L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 4.50x5.50 inches (114 x 140 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 44 qts (41.6 L) |
| Description | Caterpillar D333 / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 525 ci (8.6 L) |
| Oil capacity | 25 qts (23.7 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1900 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 24 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 90 hp (67.1 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 5 forward and 3 reverse |
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| Oil capacity | 49 qts (46.4 L) |
| Transmission type | 5-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Drive | crawler |
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Capacity
| Fuel | 78 gal (295.2 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 11.5 gal (43.5 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 11.5 gal (43.5 L) |
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| Pressure | 1250 psi (early) (86.2 bar) |
| Pump flow | 32.7 gpm (123.8 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging amps | 50 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Dimensions & Tires
| Gauge | 74 inches (187 cm) |
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| Height (exhaust) | 104 inches (264 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 82 inches (208 cm) |
| Length | 153 inches (388 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 20400 lbs (9253 kg) |
| Width | 93.5 inches (237 cm) |
Caterpillar D5 SA Tracks
| Area on ground | 3085 in² (2.0 m²) |
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| Length on ground | 85.7 inches (217 cm) |
| Width | 18 inches (45 cm) |
Dimensions & Tracks
| Description | 18-inch tracks |
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| Weight | 20400 lbs (9253 kg) |
References
| Description | D4 - D5 - D6 Special Application Tractors published in 1972, by Caterpillar / A guide to better fuel management published in 1973, by Caterpillar / D5 Special Application Tractor published in 1966, by Caterpillar / D5 Special Application published in 1974, by Caterpillar |
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