Caterpillar R4

Caterpillar R4 Production

Manufacturer: Caterpillar

Factory: Peoria, Illinois, USA

Years Built: 1938 – 1944

Caterpillar R4 Engine

Caterpillar, gasoline, 4-cylinder, 461 ci [7.6 L]

Power: 240 hp [179.0 kW]

Drawbar: 34.44 hp [25.7 kW]

Bore: 4.50×5.50 inches [114 x 140 mm]

Air Cleaner: oil bath

Compression: 15.7:1

Rated RPM: 1100

Starter volts: 2-cylinder pony engine

Caterpillar R4 Transmission

Transmission: powershift

Gears: 5 forward and 1 reverse

Speeds: 

Caterpillar R4 Dimensions

Wheelbase: 85.625 inches [217 cm]

Weight: 6,000 lbs [2721 kg]

Caterpillar R4 Mechanical

Chassis: crawler

Steering: manual clutches

Brakes: contracting band

Cab: Open operator station.

Caterpillar R4 Hydraulics

HydraulicsType: closed center load sensing

HydraulicsValves: 5

HydraulicsPumpFlow: 26.4 gpm [99.9 lpm]