Caterpillar D2

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Caterpillar D2 is a historical agricultural crawler tractor that was produced by Caterpillar in the United States from 1938 to 1957. It was built with many different features including an open operator station, mechanical clutches steering system, and a 12-inch track chassis. The D2 had two engine options: a 3.6L 4-cylinder diesel achieving 33.3hp, or a 4.1L 4-cylinder diesel. Both engines utilized a gear type transmission.

Key Specifications

Category: Agricultural

Power Output: 32.9 HP

Transmission: Gear type with dry disc clutch

Operating Weight: 8536 (1955), 7419 (1939)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Caterpillar D2 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Poor

Greater than 7% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Above Average

Greater than 89% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: Caterpillar
Model: 3.6L 4-cyl diesel (Option 1), 4.1L 4-cyl diesel (Option 2)
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Four-stroke
Cylinders: 4
Displacement (ci): 221 (Option 1), 252 (Option 2)
Bore (in): 3.74 (Option 1), 4.02 (Option 2)
Stroke (in): 5
Rated RPM: 1525
Power Output (hp): 32.9 HP

Transmission

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

Dimensions

Length (in): 107.9
Width (in): -
Height (in): 57.5
Operating Weight (lb): 8536 (1955), 7419 (1939)

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: -
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: Crawler
Drive Type: -
Steering Type: Mechanical clutches
Coolant Capacity (qts): -
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: 12-inch track
Manufacture - End Year: 1957
Hitch Type: -
Hitch Category: -
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: Open operator station
Starter Type: Gasoline pony motor
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: -