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Caterpillar D5B SA Special Application

The Caterpillar D5B SA Special Application is a tractor produced by Caterpillar. It is equipped with a 638 ci 10.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 120 hp / 89.5 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and 4 reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 22900 to 23320 pounds.

Engine Power
Diesel (net): 120 hp / 89.5 kW
Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
74 gal 280.1 L
Transmission
6 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
23320 lbs 10577 kg

Overview

Caterpillar D5B SA Special Application tractor photo
1977 - 1985 Agricultural Crawler tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Caterpillar
Agricultural Crawler tractor
Original price was $67,760 in 1985
Caterpillar D5B SA Engine
Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
Caterpillar D5B SA Transmission
6-speed gear
Transmission details ...
Caterpillar D5B SA Power
Engine (net)
120 hp 89.5 kW
Drawbar (claimed)
90 hp 67.1 kW
Mechanical
Drive
crawler
Capacity
Fuel
74 gal 280.1 L
Hydraulic system
6 gal 22.7 L
Hydraulics
Type
open center
Capacity
6 gal 22.7 L
Pressure
2000 psi 137.9 bar
Pump flow
23 gpm 87.1 lpm
Dimensions & Tracks
Weight
22900 to 23320 pounds
18-inch tracks
Full dimensions and tracks ...
Electrical
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
35
Battery volts
12
References
D5B SA Special Application references literature
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
D5B Special Application published in 1980, by Caterpillar
D5B SA Tractor Variable Horsepower published by Caterpillar
Implement Matching for Cat Tillage Tractors published in 1983, by Caterpillar

Engine

Engine Detail — 638 ci / 10.5 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Caterpillar 3306
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement
638 ci 10.5 L
Bore/Stroke
4.75x6.00 inches 121 x 152 mm
Power (net)
120 hp 89.5 kW
Rated RPM
1900
Starter
electric
Starter volts
24
Oil capacity
29 qts 27.4 L
Coolant capacity
36 qts 34.1 L

Transmission

Transmission — 6 forward and 4 reverse gear

Type
gear
Gears
6 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity
81 qts 76.7 L
D5B SA Special Application gear speeds

Dimensions

Caterpillar D5B SA Tracks
Width
18 inches 45 cm
Length on ground
85.7 inches 217 cm
Area on ground
3085 in² 2.0 m²
Dimensions
Length
153 inches 388 cm
Width
92.3 inches 234 cm
Shipping weight
22900 lbs 10387 kg
Operating weight
23320 lbs 10577 kg
Gauge
74 inches 187 cm
Caterpillar D5B SA Height
Steering wheel
76 inches 193 cm
Hood
69 inches 175 cm
ROPS
109 inches 276 cm
Exhaust
118 inches 299 cm

Photos

Caterpillar D5B SA Special Application tractor photo

Caterpillar D5B SA Special Application tractor photo

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Caterpillar D5B SA Special Application based on its 120 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm)Heavy DutyHeavy 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 DutyWide swath pasture and crop residue shredding.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机Commercial / Field ScaleDeep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage
15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙Commercial / Field ScaleWide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes.
Hay BalerHay & Forage
5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机Heavy DutyHigh 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 D5B SA Special Application.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 11.9 hrs

Approximately 11.9 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (74 gal / 280.1 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~6.2 gal/hr (23.6 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 D5B SA Special Application Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Caterpillar D5B SA Special Application.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)120 hp
Kilowatts (kW)89.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)121.7 PS

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