Caterpillar Ten Specs ( 1928-1932 )
Overview
The Caterpillar Ten is a farm crawler manufactured in Peoria, Illinois, from 1928 to 1932, with a total production run of 4,929 units. It is powered by a 2.3L four-cylinder gasoline engine and equipped with a 3-speed gear transmission and 8-inch tracks. Tested performance data from Nebraska Test 160 shows a maximum belt output of 18.1 hp and a drawbar pull of up to 2,087 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Nebraska Tractor Test Results:
Testing recorded a maximum drawbar pull of 2,087 lbs and a maximum belt power of 18.1 hp using gasoline fuel.
Engine and Transmission Configuration:
The tractor utilizes a 143.1 ci liquid-cooled vertical L-head engine rated at 1500 RPM, paired with a 266.7mm dry disc clutch and a 3-speed gear transmission.
Physical Dimensions and Track Layout:
The 4,420-pound crawler features 8-inch wide tracks with a 37-inch gauge and provides a ground clearance of 9.25 inches.
Production
| Description | Agricultural Crawler tractor / Built in Peoria, Illinois, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
| Total built | 4,929 |
Engine
| Engine type | Caterpillar 2.3L 4-cyl gasoline |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 17 gal (64.3 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.375x4.00 inches (86 x 102 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 16 qts (15.1 L) |
| Description | Caterpillar / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled vertical L-head |
| Displacement | 143.1 ci (2.3 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1500 |
| Belt (claimed) | 14 hp (10.4 kW) |
| Belt (tested) | 18.1 hp (13.5 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 10 hp (7.5 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 14.9 hp (11.1 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 266.7mm dry disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission type | 3-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Drum brakes |
| Drive | crawler |
Dimensions & Tires
| Gauge | 37 inches (93 cm) |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 9.25 inches (23 cm) |
| Height | 51.75 inches (131 cm) |
| Length | 99.75 inches (253 cm) |
| Weight | 4420 lbs (2004 kg) |
| Width | 52.75 inches (133 cm) |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 9.5 inches (24 cm) |
|---|---|
| RPM | 1050 |
| Speed | 2600 ft/min (792.48 meters/min) |
| Width | 6.5 inches (16 cm) |
Caterpillar Ten Tracks
| Width | 8 inches (20 cm) |
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Dimensions & Tracks
| Description | 8-inch tracks |
|---|---|
| Weight | 4420 lbs (2004 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 160
| Belt fuel use (max) | 2.1 gal/hour (7.9 l/hour) |
|---|---|
| Belt power (max) | 18.1 hp (13.5 kW) |
| Description | Gasoline crawlerMay 6 - 21, 1929Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 160 file / Drawbar performance |
| Fuel use | 2.5 gal/hour (9.5 l/hour) |
| Max power | 14.9 hp (11.1 kW) |
| Max pull | 2087 lbs (946 kg) |
References
| Description | Ten Tractor published in 1931, by Caterpillar / Ten and Fifteen Tractors published in 1929, by Caterpillar |
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Ten Serial Numbers
| 1928 | PT1 |
|---|---|
| 1929 | PT8 |
| 1930 | PT3174 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |