Military Vehicles Spotlight: Korean War 1951 Caterpillar D4
G-151 Caterpillar D4 HISTORICAL NOTE: Caterpillar first introduced the RD4 in 1936 as the diesel version of the successful CAT 30 gas model. During WWII, the D4 was one of…
G-151 Caterpillar D4
- Gross Weight: 11,325 lbs
- Engine: D315 4-cylinder
- Displacement: 334.5 cu. in.
- Fuel: Diesel
- Capacity: 31 gallons
- Drawbar horsepower: 43
- Belt/PTO Horsepower: 48
- RPM: 1,400
- Maximum Speed: 5.3 mph
HISTORICAL NOTE:
Caterpillar first introduced the RD4 in 1936 as the diesel version of the successful CAT 30 gas model. During WWII, the D4 was one of several tractor/bulldozers acquired by the military and simply designated as "Tractor, Light." The Ordnance Department assigned the designation “G-151” to the Caterpillar D-4 crawlers.
D4s served as prime movers for light artillery, general duty tractors and as bulldozers when equipped with suitable blade attachments.
From the staff of North America's no. 1 historic military vehicle source -- Military Vehicles Magazine
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