caterpillar r2
![]() | 1934 - 1942
Agricultural Crawler tractor | 1934 - 1942 | Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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1934 - 1942 | |||
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |||
1934 - 1942 | |
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Agricultural Crawler tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Built in Peoria, Illinois, USA | |
Total built | 2418 (total) |
| 83 (5E) |
| 1185 (4J) |
| 1150 (6J) |
Caterpillar R2 Engines | |
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Caterpillar 4.1L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Caterpillar 3.6L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 20 gal
75.7 L |
Engine details ... | |
Caterpillar R2 Transmissions | |
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3-speed gear | |
5-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Caterpillar R2 Power | |
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Drawbar (tested) | 27.15 hp
20.2 kW |
Belt (tested) | 32.47 hp
24.2 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | crawler |
Open operator station. | |
Photos | |
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Caterpillar R2 photos... |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
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Weight | 6350 lbs
2880 kg |
13-inch tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ... | |
R2 Serial Number Location | |
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Serial number plate on the left side of the R-2 engine, below the rear spark plug. |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 10.5 inches
26 cm |
Width | 6.5 inches
16 cm |
RPM | 950 |
References | |
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R2 Tractor published in 1938, by Caterpillar |



