Caterpillar Sixty-Five
The Caterpillar Sixty-Five is a tractor produced by Caterpillar. It is equipped with a 1308.5 ci 21.4 L engine. The rated power output is 78.41 hp 58.5 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 24965 lbs 11324 kg.
Engine Power
78.41 hp
58.5 kW
Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
24965 lbs
11324 kg
Caterpillar Sixty-Five Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
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Overview
![]() | 1932 - 1933
Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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1932 - 1933 | |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Built in Peoria, Illinois, USA | |
Total built | 521 |
Caterpillar Sixty-Five Engine | |
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Caterpillar 21.4L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ... |
Caterpillar Sixty-Five Transmission | |
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3-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Caterpillar Sixty-Five Power | |
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Drawbar (tested) | 67.86 hp
50.6 kW |
Belt (tested) | 78.41 hp
58.5 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | crawler |
Open operator station. | |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
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Weight | 24965 lbs
11324 kg |
20-inch tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ... | |
Engine
Engine Detail — 1308.5 ci / 21.4 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 1308.5 ci
21.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 7.00x8.50 inches
178 x 216 mm |
Rated RPM | 650 |
Transmission
Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
Caterpillar Sixty-Five Tracks | |
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Width | 20 inches
50 cm |
Dimensions | |
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Operating weight | 24965 lbs
11324 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 209 | |
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Gasoline 3-speed crawler
July 5 - 22, 1932
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 209 file | |
Belt power (max) | 78.41 hp
58.5 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 9.5 gal/hour
36.0 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 67.86 hp
50.6 kW |
Max pull | 13597 lbs
6167 kg |
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