Caterpillar D5 SA Special Application
The Caterpillar D5 SA Special Application is a tractor produced by Caterpillar. It is equipped with a 525 ci 8.6 L engine. Transmission: 5 forward and 3 reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 20400 lbs 9253 kg.
Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
78 gal
295.2 L
Transmission
5 forward and 3 reverse
Operating Weight
20400 lbs
9253 kg
Overview
![]() | 1967 - 1976
Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Caterpillar D5 SA Engine | |
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Caterpillar 8.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Caterpillar D5 SA Transmission | |
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5-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Caterpillar D5 SA Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 90 hp
67.1 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | crawler |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 78 gal
295.2 L |
Hydraulic system | 11.5 gal
43.5 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 11.5 gal
43.5 L |
Pressure | 1250 psi (early)
86.2 bar |
2000 psi (late)
137.9 bar | |
Pump flow | 32.7 gpm
123.8 lpm |
-unknown- | |
23 gpm (late)
87.1 lpm | |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
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Weight | 20400 lbs
9253 kg |
18-inch tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ... | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 50 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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D4 - D5 - D6 Special Application Tractors published in 1972, by Caterpillar | |
A guide to better fuel management published in 1973, by Caterpillar | |
D5 Special Application Tractor published in 1966, by Caterpillar | |
D5 Special Application published in 1974, by Caterpillar |
Engine
Engine Detail — 525 ci / 8.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Caterpillar D333 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 525 ci
8.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.50x5.50 inches
114 x 140 mm |
Rated RPM | 1900 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 24 |
Oil capacity | 25 qts
23.7 L |
Coolant capacity | 44 qts
41.6 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 5 forward and 3 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 3 reverse |
Oil capacity | 49 qts
46.4 L |
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Dimensions
Caterpillar D5 SA Tracks | |
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Width | 18 inches
45 cm |
Length on ground | 85.7 inches
217 cm |
Area on ground | 3085 in²
2.0 m² |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 153 inches
388 cm |
Width | 93.5 inches
237 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 82 inches
208 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 104 inches
264 cm |
Shipping weight | 20400 lbs
9253 kg |
Gauge | 74 inches
187 cm |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Caterpillar D5 SA Special Application.
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 D5 SA Special Application Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Caterpillar D5 SA Special Application.
Converted Equivalents:
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