Caterpillar Forty

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Caterpillar Forty is a powerful tractor built for tough farm work. It has a gasoline engine with four cylinders and 48.57 horsepower. The engine is liquid-cooled, which helps it run smoothly in hot weather. The tractor has a gear transmission with four forward gears and one reverse gear, giving the driver good control.

This tractor is big and strong, weighing 13,625 pounds. It can pull heavy loads with its maximum drawbar power of 41.78 horsepower at 2.42 miles per hour. The Forty uses about 5.9 gallons of fuel per hour when working hard. It has special parts like a centrifugal governor and an Ensign carburetor to help it run well. The tractor also has a belt pulley, which lets it power other farm machines. With its sturdy build and strong engine, the Caterpillar Forty is ready for all kinds of farm tasks.
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Key Specifications

Transmission: Gear

Operating Weight: 13625 lb (6180 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Caterpillar Forty vs. Similar Tractors

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Caterpillar Forty is Above Average. It is greater than 86% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Caterpillar Forty is Excellent. It is greater than 91% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Caterpillar Forty is Poor. It is greater than 2% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Caterpillar
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Cylinders
4
Displacement
485 ci (8.0 L)
Bore
5.00 in (127.0 mm)
Stroke
6.50 in (165.1 mm)
Rated RPM
850
Tested Power Output
49 hp (36.2 kW)

Transmission

Type
Gear
Forward Gears
4
Reverse Gears
1