Caterpillar D2 Engine


Caterpillar D2 tractor photo
1938 - 1957
Agricultural Crawler tractor
Engine options
Caterpillar 3.6L 4-cyl diesel
Caterpillar 4.1L 4-cyl diesel
Engine Detail
Caterpillar
diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
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
Caterpillar D2 Engine
Caterpillar D2 engine image
Engine Detail
Caterpillar
diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
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)
 1650 (late)
Startergasoline pony motor
 electric OptOptional
Starter volts24
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