Caterpillar Twenty-Five
The Caterpillar Twenty-Five is a tractor produced by Caterpillar. It is equipped with a 277 ci 4.5 L engine. The rated power output is 32.97 hp 24.6 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Drive type: crawler.
Engine Power
32.97 hp
24.6 kW
Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
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Overview
![]() | 1931 - 1933
Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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1931 - 1933 | |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Built in Peoria, Illinois, USA | |
The Caterpillar Twenty-Five was, basically, a renamed Twenty. In 1933, the model was renamed again, to the Twenty-Eight. | |
Caterpillar Twenty-Five Engine | |
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Caterpillar 4.5L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ... |
Caterpillar Twenty-Five Transmission | |
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3-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Caterpillar Twenty-Five Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 26 hp
19.4 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 30 hp
22.4 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 27.11 hp
20.2 kW |
Belt (tested) | 32.97 hp
24.6 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | crawler |
Open operator station. | |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
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Tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ... |
Engine
Engine Detail — 277 ci / 4.5 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 277 ci
4.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.00x5.50 inches
102 x 140 mm |
Rated RPM | 1100 |
Transmission
Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
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Dimensions
Caterpillar Twenty-Five Tracks | |
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Size | 4 |
Dimensions |
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Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 203 | |
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Gasoline crawler
May 16 - 23, 1932
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 203 file | |
Belt power (max) | 32.97 hp
24.6 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 3.4 gal/hour
12.9 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 27.11 hp
20.2 kW |
Max pull | 6011 lbs
2726 kg |
Photos
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