Caterpillar Fifteen: all source data

All 47 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
Manufacturer	Caterpillar
(no label)	Agricultural Crawler tractor
(no label)	Original price was $1,100 in 1932

Engine
(no label)	Caterpillar 3.6L 4-cyl gasoline
(no label)	Caterpillar 2.3L 4-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	23 gal \| 87.1 L

Transmission
(no label)	3-speed gear

Power
Drawbar (claimed)	15 hp \| 11.2 kW
Belt (claimed)	20 hp \| 14.9 kW
Drawbar (tested)	21.79 hp \| 16.2 kW
Belt (tested)	24.77 hp \| 18.5 kW

Mechanical
Drive	crawler
(no label)	Open operator station.

Dimensions
Weight	4500 to 5500 pounds
(no label)	10-inch tracks

Belt pulley
Diameter	10.5 inches \| 26 cm
Width	6.5 inches \| 16 cm
RPM	950
Speed	2600 ft/min \| 792.48 meters/min

Engine

Engine options
(no label)	Caterpillar 3.6L 4-cyl gasoline
(no label)	Caterpillar 2.3L 4-cyl gasoline

Engine detail
(no label)	Caterpillar
(no label)	gasoline
(no label)	4-cylinder
(no label)	liquid-cooled
(no label)	Used on the PV series of the Fifteen built from 1929 through 1932.
Displacement	220 ci \| 3.6 L
Bore/Stroke	3.75x5.00 inches \| 95 x 127 mm
Rated RPM	1250
(no label)	Caterpillar
(no label)	gasoline
(no label)	4-cylinder
(no label)	liquid-cooled
(no label)	Used on the 7C version of the Fifteen, available in 1932.
Displacement	143 ci \| 2.3 L
Bore/Stroke	3.375x4.00 inches \| 86 x 102 mm
Rated RPM	1500

Transmission

Transmission
Type	gear
Gears	3 forward and 1 reverse

Dimensions

Tracks
Width	10 inches \| 25 cm

Dimensions
Length	104 inches \| 264 cm
Width	57.75 inches \| 146 cm
Height	58 inches \| 147 cm
Weight	5500 lbs (PV) \| 2494 kg
Weight	4500 lbs (7C) \| 2041 kg
Gauge	40 inches \| 101 cm
Gauge	50 inches \| 127 cm