Caterpillar D4E SA Special Application
The Caterpillar D4E SA Special Application is a tractor produced by Caterpillar. It is equipped with a 425 ci 7.0 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 97 hp / 72.3 kW. Transmission: 5 forward and reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 18450 to 19050 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 97 hp / 72.3 kW
Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
63 gal
238.5 L
Transmission
5 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
19050 lbs
8641 kg
Overview
 | 1984 - 1991
Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Original price was $39,810 in 1985 | |
Caterpillar D4E SA Engine | |
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Caterpillar 7.0L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Caterpillar D4E SA Transmission | |
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5-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Caterpillar D4E SA Power | |
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Engine (net) | 97 hp
72.3 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 74 hp
55.2 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | crawler |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 63 gal
238.5 L |
Hydraulic system | 6 gal
22.7 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 6 gal
22.7 L |
Pressure | 1200 psi
82.7 bar |
Pump flow | 21.6 gpm
81.8 lpm |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
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Weight | 18450 to 19050 pounds |
16-inch tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 35 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Track-Type Tractors published in 1980, by Caterpillar | |
Compact Sales Kit published in 1985, by Caterpillar | |
Tracteurs Caterpillar d4E, d5B, D6D, D7G Applications Speciales published in 1980 | |
Special Application Tractors published in 1982, by Caterpillar | |
Puissance variable Travail plus rentable published in 1985, by Caterpillar | |
D4E Special Application published in 1982, by Caterpillar | |
Implement Matching for Cat Tillage Tractors published in 1983, by Caterpillar |
Engine
Engine Detail — 425 ci / 7.0 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Caterpillar 3304 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 425 ci
7.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.75x6.00 inches
121 x 152 mm |
Power (net) | 97 hp
72.3 kW |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Rated RPM | 2000 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 24 |
Oil capacity | 20 qts
18.9 L |
Coolant capacity | 32 qts
30.3 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 5 forward and reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 5 forward and reverse |
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Dimensions
Caterpillar D4E SA Tracks | |
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Width | 16 inches
40 cm |
Length on ground | 72 inches
182 cm |
Area on ground | 2308 in²
1.5 m² |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 132 inches
335 cm |
Shipping weight | 18450 lbs
8368 kg |
Operating weight | 19050 lbs
8641 kg |
Gauge | 60 inches
152 cm |
Caterpillar D4E SA Height | |
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Steering wheel | 76 inches
193 cm |
ROPS | 106 inches
269 cm |
Exhaust | 113 inches
287 cm |
Photos
Caterpillar D4E SA Special Application tractor photo
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Caterpillar D4E SA Special Application based on its 97 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm) | Heavy Duty | Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼 | Heavy Duty | Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 78 to 84 in200 - 215 cm | Heavy Duty | Heavy commercial tiller with multi-speed gearbox. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 10 to 14 ft Tandem / Offset3.0 - 4.2 m 重型交错耙 | Heavy Duty | Aggressive residue cutting in corn/cotton stubble. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | 5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机 | Heavy Duty | High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Caterpillar D4E SA Special Application.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 12.5 hrs
Approximately 12.5 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (63 gal / 238.5 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~5 gal/hr (19.1 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Caterpillar D4E SA Special Application Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Caterpillar D4E SA Special Application.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)97 hp
Kilowatts (kW)72.3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)98.3 PS
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