Caterpillar D2: all source data

All 54 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerCaterpillar
(no label)Agricultural Crawler tractor
(no label)Built in Peoria, Illinois, USA
Engine
(no label)Caterpillar 3.6L 4-cyl diesel
(no label)Caterpillar 4.1L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank20 gal | 75.7 L
Transmission
(no label)5-speed gear
Power
Drawbar (claimed)26 hp (D2J) | 19.4 kW
Drawbar (claimed)32 hp (D2U early) | 23.9 kW
Drawbar (claimed)35 hp (D2U late) | 26.1 kW
Belt (claimed)38 hp (D2U early) | 28.3 kW
Belt (claimed)42 hp (D2U late) | 31.3 kW
Drawbar (tested)36.62 hp | 27.3 kW
PTO (tested)32.9 hp | 24.5 kW
Belt (tested)41.86 hp | 31.2 kW
Mechanical
Drivecrawler
Steeringmechanical clutches
(no label)Open operator station.
Dimensions
Weight6870 lbs | 3116 kg
(no label)12-inch tracks

Engine

Engine options
(no label)Caterpillar 3.6L 4-cyl diesel
(no label)Caterpillar 4.1L 4-cyl diesel
Engine detail
(no label)Caterpillar
(no label)diesel
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
(no label)D2J engine, used from 1938 to 1947.
Displacement221 ci | 3.6 L
Bore/Stroke3.75x5.00 inches | 95 x 127 mm
Rated RPM1525
Torque125 lb-ft | 169.5 Nm
Torque RPM1050
(no label)Caterpillar
(no label)diesel
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
(no label)D2U engine, used from 1947 through 1957.
Displacement252 ci | 4.1 L
Bore/Stroke4.00x5.00 inches | 102 x 127 mm
Compression18.5:1
Rated RPM1525 (early)
Rated RPM1650 (late)
Startergasoline pony motor
Starterelectric
Starter volts24

Transmission

Transmission
Typegear
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutchdry disc

Dimensions

Tracks
Width12 inches | 30 cm
Dimensions
Length108 inches | 274 cm
Height57.5 inches | 146 cm
D2 5J Weight (D2 5J)6870 lbs | 3116 kg
Gauge40 inches | 101 cm
Gauge50 inches | 127 cm