ATC Terratrac 500
The ATC Terratrac 500 is a tractor produced by Atc. It is equipped with a 157 ci 2.6 L engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 42.5 hp / 31.7 kW; Diesel (gross): 38 hp / 28.3 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 6335 lbs (dozer) 2873 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 42.5 hp / 31.7 kW; Diesel (gross): 38 hp / 28.3 kW
Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
Diesel
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
6335 lbs (dozer)
2873 kg
Overview
![]() | 1954 - 1957
Model year 1954-19551955-1957
Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | ATC |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Built in Churubusco, Indiana, USA | |
ATC 500 Transmission | |
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3-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
ATC 500 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 42.5 hp
31.7 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | crawler |
Open operator station. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pressure | 1000 psi
69.0 bar |
Pump flow | 11 gpm
41.6 lpm |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
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Weight | 6335 to 8440 pounds |
13-inch tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ... | |
References | |
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TerraTrac hydraulic-operated Angling Dozers published in 1955, by American Tractor Corporation | |
New TerraTrac Finance Plan published in 1954, by American Tractor Corporation | |
Terratrac crawler-mounted Terraload'r published in 1954, by American Tractor Corporation |
Engine
Engine options | |
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Continental 2.7L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Continental 2.6L 4-cyl diesel |
Engine Detail — 162 ci / 2.7 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Continental FA-162 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 162 ci
2.7 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.44x4.375 inches
87 x 111 mm |
Power (gross) | 42.5 hp
31.7 kW |
Rated RPM | 1850 |
Torque | 124.3 lb-ft
168.6 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 6 |
Oil capacity | 8 qts
7.6 L |
Coolant capacity | 14 qts
13.2 L |
Engine Detail — 157 ci / 2.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Continental GD-157 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 157 ci
2.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.375x4.375 inches
86 x 111 mm |
Power (gross) | 38 hp
28.3 kW |
Rated RPM | 1850 |
Torque | 110 lb-ft
149.2 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 8 qts
7.6 L |
Coolant capacity | 14 qts
13.2 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
ATC 500 Tracks | |
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Width | 13 inches
33 cm |
Length on ground | 57 inches
144 cm |
Area on ground | 1482 in²
1.0 m² |
Dimensions | |
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Weight | 6335 lbs (dozer)
2873 kg |
8440 lbs (loader)
3828 kg | |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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Blade | |
Front-end loader |
Photos
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Direct Competitor Comparison
Compare ATC Terratrac 500 against same-era industry alternatives in the same horsepower class.
Current Model
Atc
ATC Terratrac 500
Engine Power:Gasoline (gross): 42.5 hp / 31.7 kW; Diesel (gross): 38 hp / 28.3 kW
★ Baseline Reference
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Engine Power:34.4
Production Years:1940 - 1969



