Caterpillar Diesel Sixty-Five
The Caterpillar Diesel Sixty-Five is a tractor produced by Caterpillar. It is equipped with a 1090 ci 17.9 L engine. The rated power output is 77.08 hp 57.5 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 24400 lbs 11067 kg.
Engine Power
77.08 hp
57.5 kW
Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
75 gal
283.9 L
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
24400 lbs
11067 kg
Caterpillar Diesel Sixty-Five Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1931 - 1932
Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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1931 - 1932 | |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Built in Peoria, Illinois, USA | |
Total built | 157 |
Caterpillar Diesel Sixty-Five Engine | |
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Caterpillar 17.9L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 75 gal
283.9 L |
Engine details ... | |
Caterpillar Diesel Sixty-Five Transmission | |
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3-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Caterpillar Diesel Sixty-Five Power | |
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Drawbar (tested) | 65.11 hp
48.6 kW |
Belt (tested) | 77.08 hp
57.5 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | crawler |
Open operator station. | |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
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Weight | 24400 lbs
11067 kg |
Tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ... | |
Engine
Engine Detail — 1090 ci / 17.9 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Caterpillar D9900 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 1090 ci
17.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 6.125x9.25 inches
156 x 235 mm |
Rated RPM | 700 |
Transmission
Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
Caterpillar Diesel Sixty-Five Tracks |
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Dimensions | |
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Weight | 24400 lbs
11067 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 208 | |
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Diesel 3-speed crawler
June 14 - July 20, 1932
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 208 file | |
Belt power (max) | 77.08 hp
57.5 kW |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 65.11 hp
48.6 kW |
Max pull | 11991 lbs
5439 kg |
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