Crawler Tractor - Caterpillar Ten
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USA
State/Province
Illinois
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Description
This is a Caterpillar crawler tractor model ten with a four cylinder petrol engine. It is painted grey with black logo, black lever handles and a black seat. "CATERPILLAR" is cast horizontally onto the front of the engine. "TEN" is cast vertically on both sides of the engine at the front of the crawler tractor. It has an overhead valve. It has a crank handle that is attached to the front of the engine and held in place with a brown leather strap.
Classification
RURAL INDUSTRY Farm Machinery tractor
CONSTRUCTION Crawler tractor
CONSTRUCTION Crawler tractor
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Measurements
L2728 x W1386 x H1624mm
Weight 1900kg
Bore 85.725mm
Stroke 101.6mm
RPM 1500
Drawbar 10 HP
Belt 15 HP
Weight 1900kg
Bore 85.725mm
Stroke 101.6mm
RPM 1500
Drawbar 10 HP
Belt 15 HP
Media/Materials description
Steel
Vinyl
Paint
Rubber
Leather
Glass
Vinyl
Paint
Rubber
Leather
Glass
Signature/Marks
CATERPILLAR \ REG US PAT OFF
TEN
CATERPILLAR
TRACTOR NO. PV3679
TEN
CATERPILLAR
TRACTOR NO. PV3679
History and use
This is a model Ten crawler tractor unknown series, as the serial number cannot be identified. It is painted grey with black trim. The model Ten was the smallest gasoline crawler tractor made by Caterpillar. It was powered by a four cylinder , 3 3/8 x 4 inch bore and stroke, gasoline engine. It weighed slightly less than the 2-Ton at 4,420 pounds.
The model Ten crawler tractor was the second tractor designed by the newly formed Caterpillar Tractor company. The Ten was a replacement for the HOLT designed 2-Ton and started production in December 1928. Around 4,929 model Ten's were manufactured from 1928 to 1932.
The model Ten crawler tractor was the second tractor designed by the newly formed Caterpillar Tractor company. The Ten was a replacement for the HOLT designed 2-Ton and started production in December 1928. Around 4,929 model Ten's were manufactured from 1928 to 1932.
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R6643
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