Caterpillar 2-Ton
The Caterpillar 2-Ton is a tractor produced by Caterpillar. It is equipped with a 276.5 ci 4.5 L engine. The rated power output is 25.5 hp 19.0 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 4,040 lbs 1832 kg.
Engine Power
25.5 hp
19.0 kW
Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
4,040 lbs
1832 kg
Caterpillar 2-Ton Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
![]() | 1925 - 1928
Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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1925 - 1928 | |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Factories | Stockton, California, USA |
Peoria, Illinois, USA | |
Total built | 1,350 (Stockton) |
8,989 (Peoria) | |
Original price was $1,850 in 1927 | |
The Caterpillar 2-Ton was a continuation of the Holt 2-Ton, which was the new name for the Holt T-35. | |
Caterpillar 2-Ton Transmission | |
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3-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Caterpillar 2-Ton Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 15 hp
11.2 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 25 hp
18.6 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 18.2 hp
13.6 kW |
Belt (tested) | 25.5 hp
19.0 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | crawler |
Open operator station. | |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
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Weight | 4,040 lbs
1832 kg |
Tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ... | |
Engine
Engine options | |
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Caterpillar 4.1L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Caterpillar 4.5L 4-cyl gasoline |
Engine Detail — 251 ci / 4.1 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder 8-valve, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 251 ci
4.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.00x5.00 inches
102 x 127 mm |
Rated RPM | 1000 |
Starter type | hand crank |
Engine Detail — 276.5 ci / 4.5 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder 8-valve |
Displacement | 276.5 ci
4.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.00x5.50 inches
102 x 140 mm |
Rated RPM | 1000 |
Starter type | hand crank |
Transmission
Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
Caterpillar 2-Ton Tracks |
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Dimensions | |
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Operating weight | 4,040 lbs
1832 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 86 | |
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Gasoline 3-speed crawler
July 19 - 26, 1922 | |
Belt power (max) | 25.5 hp
19.0 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 3.5 gal/hour
13.2 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 18.2 hp
13.6 kW |
Max pull | 3,275 lbs
1485 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
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