Caterpillar D2

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Caterpillar D2 is a sturdy crawler tractor built for agricultural work. It was made from 1938 to 1957, showing its long-lasting design. This tractor has a strong 3.6L 4-cylinder diesel engine made by Caterpillar. The engine produces 32.9 horsepower and runs at 1525 rpm. It's liquid-cooled, which helps it work well in different weather.

The D2 has a gear-type transmission with five forward gears and one reverse gear. It uses mechanical clutches for steering, which was common for its time. The tractor is 107.9 inches long and 57.5 inches tall, with a weight of 7,419 pounds. It has an open operator station, meaning the driver sits outside without a cabin. One unique feature is its gasoline pony motor for starting the main engine. The D2 also has 12-inch tracks, which help it move well on different types of ground.
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Key Specifications

Category: None

Power Output: 33 hp (24.5 kW)

Transmission: Gear type with dry disc clutch

Operating Weight: 7419 lb (3365 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Caterpillar D2 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Caterpillar D2 is Poor. It is greater than 7% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

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Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Caterpillar D2 is Average. It is greater than 67% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Caterpillar D2 is Average. It is greater than 50% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Caterpillar D2 is Poor. It is greater than 7% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Caterpillar
Model
3.6L 4-cyl diesel
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Four-stroke
Cylinders
4
Displacement
221 ci (3.6 L)
Bore
3.74 in (95.0 mm)
Stroke
5.00 in (127.0 mm)
Rated RPM
1525
Power Output
33 hp (24.5 kW)

Transmission

Type
Gear type with dry disc clutch
Forward Gears
5
Reverse Gears
1