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

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Overview

Caterpillar 2-Ton tractor photo
1925 - 1928 Agricultural Crawler tractor
1925 - 1928
Agricultural Crawler tractor
Production
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
3-speed gear
Transmission details ...
Caterpillar 2-Ton Power
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
Drive
crawler
Open operator station.
Dimensions & Tracks
Weight
4,040 lbs 1832 kg
Tracks
Full dimensions and tracks ...

Engine

Engine options
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
2-Ton  gear speeds

Dimensions

Caterpillar 2-Ton Tracks
Dimensions
Operating weight
4,040 lbs 1832 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 86
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

Caterpillar 2-Ton

Caterpillar 2-Ton