Caterpillar D9
The Caterpillar D9 is a tractor produced by Caterpillar. It is equipped with a 1473 ci 24.1 L engine. The rated power output is 286 hp 213.3 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 2 reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 66025 lbs 29948 kg.
Engine Power
286 hp
213.3 kW
Drive & Traction
crawler
Transmission
3 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
66025 lbs
29948 kg
Caterpillar D9 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
 | 1955 - 1959
Model year 1955-19561956-1959
Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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1955 - 1959 | |
Model year 1955-19561956-1959 | |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Built in Peoria, Illinois, USA | |
Caterpillar D9 Engine | |
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Caterpillar 24.1L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Caterpillar D9 Power | |
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Engine (net) | 286 hp
213.3 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 230 hp
171.5 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 252.2 hp
188.1 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | crawler |
Open operator station. | |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
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Weight | 66025 lbs
29948 kg |
Tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ...  | |
References | |
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Farming on the contour published in 1954, by Caterpillar |
Engine
Engine Detail — 1473 ci / 24.1 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Caterpillar D353 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 1473 ci
24.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 6.25x8.00 inches
159 x 203 mm |
Power (net) | 286 hp
213.3 kW |
Compression | 15.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 1240 |
Starter | 2-cylinder gas pony engine |
Starter volts | 6 *Electric starter for pony engine |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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6-speed gear | |
3-speed torque converter |
Transmission — 6 forward and reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 6 forward and reverse |
Clutch | wet disc |
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Transmission — 3 forward and 2 reverse torque converter
Type | torque converter |
Gears | 3 forward and 2 reverse |
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Dimensions
Caterpillar D9 Tracks |
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Dimensions | |
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Length | 215 inches
546 cm |
Width | 120 inches
304 cm |
Height | 105 inches
266 cm |
Operating weight | 66025 lbs
29948 kg |
Gauge | 90 inches
228 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 584 | |
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Diesel 6-speed crawler
July 31 - August 4, 1956
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 584 file | |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 252.2 hp
188.1 kW |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 56724 lbs
25730 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Caterpillar D9 tractor photo
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