Caterpillar D7C
The Caterpillar D7C is a tractor produced by Caterpillar. It is equipped with a 831 ci 13.6 L engine. The rated power output is 128 hp 95.4 kW. Transmission: 5 forward and 4 reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 25970 to 26930 pounds.
Engine Power
128 hp
95.4 kW
Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
85 gal
321.7 L
Transmission
5 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
26930 lbs
12215 kg
Caterpillar D7C Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
 | 1955 - 1958
Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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1955 - 1958 | |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Built in Peoria, Illinois, USA | |
Caterpillar D7C Engine | |
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Caterpillar 13.6L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 85 gal
321.7 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Caterpillar D7C Transmission | |
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5-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Caterpillar D7C Power | |
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Engine | 128 hp
95.4 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 102 hp
76.1 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 103.65 hp
77.3 kW |
Belt (tested) | 121.70 hp
90.8 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | crawler |
Steering | manual clutches |
Contracting band brakes | |
Open operator station. Cab optional with heater. | |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
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Weight | 25970 to 26930 pounds |
20-inch tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ...  | |
References | |
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D7 Series C published in 1955, by Caterpillar |
Engine
Engine Detail — 831 ci / 13.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Caterpillar D339 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 831 ci
13.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 5.75x8.00 inches
146 x 203 mm |
Power | 128 hp
95.4 kW |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Rated RPM | 1200 |
Starter | gasoline pony engine |
Starter volts | 6 |
Oil capacity | 22 qts
20.8 L |
Coolant capacity | 68 qts
64.4 L |
Caterpillar D7C Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission — 5 forward and 4 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | metallic wet disc |
Oil capacity | 43 qts
40.7 L |
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Dimensions
Caterpillar D7C Tracks | |
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Width | 20 inches
50 cm |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 167.6 inches
425 cm |
Width | 97 inches
246 cm |
Height (hood) | 81.25 inches
206 cm |
Shipping weight | 25970 lbs
11779 kg |
Operating weight | 26930 lbs
12215 kg |
Ground clearance | 15.5 inches
39 cm |
Clearance (drawbar) | 17.25 inches
43 cm |
Gauge | 74 inches
187 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 582 | |
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Diesel 5-speed crawler
July 23 - August 6, 1956
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 582 file | |
Belt power (max) | 121.70 hp
90.8 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 9.7 gal/hour
36.7 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 103.65 hp
77.3 kW |
Gear 2 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 26,286 lbs
11923 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Caterpillar D7C tractor photo
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