Caterpillar R5
Contents:
Production | |
| Manufacturer: | Caterpillar |
| Type: | Agricultural Crawler tractor |
| Factory: | Peoria, Illinois, USA |
| The Caterpillar R5 was originally a special-order machine for the US Government. It was first based on the Thirty-Five, then the Forty. Later models were the gas counterpart to the RD6. | |
Caterpillar R5 Power | |
| Drawbar (claimed): | 50 hp 37.3 kW |
| Belt (claimed): | 58 hp 43.3 kW |
| Drawbar (tested): | 49.44 hp 36.9 kW |
| Belt (tested): | 58.89 hp 43.9 kW |
Mechanical | |
| Chassis: | crawler |
| Cab: | Open operator station. |
| Transmission: | 4-speed gear |
R5 Serial Numbers | |
| 1934: | 5E3001 |
| 1935: | 5E3086 |
| 1936: | 5E3421 |
| 1936: | 4H501 |
| 1938: | 4H936 |
| 1936: | 4H1132 |
| 1940: | 4H1320 |
| 1940: | 3R1 |
Engine Detail | |
| Caterpillar | |
| gasoline | |
| 4-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement: | 618 ci 10.1 L |
| Bore/Stroke: | 5.50x6.50 inches 140 x 165 mm |
| Rated RPM: | 950 |
| Oil capacity: | 14 qts 13.2 L |
| Coolant capacity: | 37 qts 35.0 L |
Transmission | |
| Type: | gear |
| Gears: | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch: | dry disc |
| Oil capacity: | 20 qts 18.9 L |
Dimensions | |
| Length: | 139.4 inches 354 cm |
| Width: | 72.5 inches 184 cm |
| Height: | 69.3 inches 176 cm |
| Weight: | 13675 lbs 6202 kg |
| Ground clearance: | 9.75 inches 24 cm |
| Gauge: | 56 inches 142 cm |
