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Caterpillar R4



Caterpillar R4 tractor photo
1938 - 1944
Agricultural Crawler tractor
Series map:
R4
40.4hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Production
ManufacturerCaterpillar
Agricultural Crawler tractor
Built in Peoria, Illinois, USA
The Caterpillar R4 was a continuation of the model Thirty.
Caterpillar R4 Engine
Caterpillar 7.6L 4-cyl gasoline
Engine details ...
Caterpillar R4 Transmission
5-speed gear
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Caterpillar R4 Power
Drawbar (tested)30.88 hp
23.0 kW
Belt (tested)36.37 hp
27.1 kW
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Mechanical
Drivecrawler
Open operator station.
Photos
1942 Caterpillar R4 crawler tractor with front dozer blade.
Caterpillar R4 photos...
Dimensions & Tracks
Tracks
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This machine's data modified on July 1, 2022
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