Caterpillar Diesel Sixty-Five Specs ( 1931-1932 )
Overview
The Caterpillar Diesel Sixty-Five is a crawler-drive agricultural tractor produced in Peoria, Illinois, during 1931 and 1932. It is powered by a 17.9L four-cylinder diesel engine and features a three-speed gear transmission within an open operator station configuration. Tested under Nebraska Tractor Test 208, the 24,400-pound unit reached a maximum drawbar pull of 11,991 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Nebraska Test Performance:
In official testing, the tractor achieved a maximum belt power of 77.08 hp and a maximum drawbar power of 65.11 hp.
Engine and Fueling Specifications:
The Caterpillar D9900 diesel engine features 1090 ci of displacement, a 700 RPM rated speed, and a 75-gallon fuel tank capacity.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
The mechanical layout consists of a crawler-drive system paired with a gear transmission providing three forward speeds and one reverse speed.
Production
| Description | Agricultural Crawler tractor / Built in Peoria, Illinois, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
| Total built | 157 |
Engine
| Engine type | Caterpillar 17.9L 4-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 75 gal (283.9 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 6.125x9.25 inches (156 x 235 mm) |
| Description | Caterpillar D9900 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 1090 ci (17.9 L) |
| Rated RPM | 700 |
| Belt (tested) | 77.08 hp (57.5 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 65.11 hp (48.6 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 3-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Drive | crawler |
Dimensions & Tires
| Weight | 24400 lbs (11067 kg) |
|---|
Dimensions & Tracks
| Description | Tracks |
|---|---|
| Weight | 24400 lbs (11067 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 208
| Belt power (max) | 77.08 hp (57.5 kW) |
|---|---|
| Description | Diesel 3-speed crawlerJune 14 - July 20, 1932Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 208 file / Drawbar performance |
| Max power | 65.11 hp (48.6 kW) |
| Max pull | 11991 lbs (5439 kg) |