Caterpillar Sixty-Five Specs ( 1932-1933 )
Overview
The Caterpillar Sixty-Five is a gasoline-powered farm crawler produced in Peoria, Illinois, between 1932 and 1933 with a total production of 521 units. It features a 21.4L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled engine and an open operator station, operating with a three-speed gear transmission on 20-inch tracks.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power Output:
According to Nebraska Tractor Test 209, this model achieved a maximum belt power of 78.41 hp and a maximum drawbar power of 67.86 hp at a rated speed of 650 RPM.
Heavy-Duty Track Configuration:
The tractor is equipped with 20-inch wide tracks and has an overall operating weight of 24,965 lbs, providing a maximum tested pull of 13,597 lbs.
Mechanical Transmission and Fuel Consumption:
The drivetrain utilizes a gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse speeds, consuming a maximum of 9.5 gallons of gasoline per hour during peak belt performance testing.
Production
| Description | Agricultural Crawler tractor / Built in Peoria, Illinois, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
| Total built | 521 |
Engine
| Engine type | Caterpillar 21.4L 4-cyl gasoline |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 7.00x8.50 inches (178 x 216 mm) |
| Description | Caterpillar / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 1308.5 ci (21.4 L) |
| Rated RPM | 650 |
| Belt (tested) | 78.41 hp (58.5 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 67.86 hp (50.6 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 3-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Drive | crawler |
Dimensions & Tires
| Operating weight | 24965 lbs (11324 kg) |
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Caterpillar Sixty-Five Tracks
| Width | 20 inches (50 cm) |
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Dimensions & Tracks
| Description | 20-inch tracks |
|---|---|
| Weight | 24965 lbs (11324 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 209
| Belt fuel use (max) | 9.5 gal/hour (36.0 l/hour) |
|---|---|
| Belt power (max) | 78.41 hp (58.5 kW) |
| Description | Gasoline 3-speed crawlerJuly 5 - 22, 1932Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 209 file / Drawbar performance |
| Max power | 67.86 hp (50.6 kW) |
| Max pull | 13597 lbs (6167 kg) |