Caterpillar R5

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Caterpillar R5 is a sturdy tractor built for tough jobs. It has a gasoline engine with four cylinders and 618 cubic inches of displacement. This engine is liquid-cooled, which helps it stay at the right temperature while working hard. 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. It's 139.4 inches long, 72.5 inches wide, and 69.3 inches tall. The R5 weighs 13,675 pounds, making it a heavy-duty machine. It can hold 37 quarts of coolant and 14 quarts of oil. The engine runs best at 950 RPM, which is its rated speed. Caterpillar, a well-known maker of heavy equipment, built both the tractor and its engine, ensuring quality and reliability.
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Key Specifications

Transmission: Gear

Operating Weight: 13675 lb (6203 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Caterpillar R5 vs. Similar Tractors

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Caterpillar R5 is Above Average. It is greater than 84% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Caterpillar R5 is Excellent. It is greater than 95% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Caterpillar R5 is Poor. It is greater than 1% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Caterpillar
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Cylinders
4
Displacement
618 ci (10.1 L)
Bore
5.50 in (139.7 mm)
Stroke
6.50 in (165.1 mm)
Rated RPM
950

Transmission

Type
Gear
Forward Gears
4
Reverse Gears
1