Cletrac DG
The Cletrac DG is a tractor produced by Cletrac. It is equipped with a 529 ci 8.7 L engine. Transmission: 4 forward and 2 reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 12,500 lbs 5670 kg.
Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
30 gal
113.6 L
Transmission
4 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
12,500 lbs
5670 kg
Overview
![]() | 1936 - 1949
Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Cletrac (a part of Oliver) |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Built in Cleveland, Ohio, USA | |
Total built | 1,715 |
Variants | |
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DG | gasoline |
DD | diesel |
Cletrac DG Engine | |
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Hercules 8.7L 6-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 30 gal
113.6 L |
Engine details ... | |
Cletrac DG Transmission | |
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4-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Cletrac DG Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 45.5 hp
33.9 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 60.7 hp
45.3 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 59.39 hp
44.3 kW |
Belt (tested) | 69.03 hp
51.5 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | crawler |
Open operator station. | |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
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Weight | 12,500 lbs
5670 kg |
Tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ... | |
Engine
Engine Detail — 529 ci / 8.7 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Hercules RXC |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical L-head |
Displacement | 529 ci
8.7 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.625x5.25 inches
117 x 133 mm |
Air cleaner | Vortox oil bath |
Compression | 5.8:1 |
Rated RPM | 1300 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 41 qts
38.8 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 4 forward and 2 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
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Dimensions
Cletrac DG Tracks |
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Dimensions | |
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Length | 128 inches
325 cm |
Height | 67 inches
170 cm |
Weight | 12,500 lbs
5670 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 435 | |
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Gasoline 4-speed crawler
November 8 - 21, 1949
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 435 file | |
Belt power (max) | 69.03 hp
51.5 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 6.7 gal/hour
25.4 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 59.39 hp
44.3 kW |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 14582 lbs
6614 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Cletrac DG.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Cletrac DG Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Cletrac DG.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
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