 A restored Twenty Two at the Astwood Bank Vintage Gathering in 2008 | |
| Model history | |
|---|---|
| Model introduced | 1934 |
| Model discontinued | 1939 |
| Model status | Discontinued |
| Preceded by | Caterpillar Twenty |
| Engine Specification | |
| Engine make | Caterpillar |
| Power hp | 25 |
| Power kW | 19 |
| Cooling system | Water |
| Transmission Details | |
| Transmission type | Unknown |
| Drive | tracked |
| Linkage Category | Unknown |
| Tractor Dimensions | |
| Length (inches/metres) | 108 in. |
| Width (inches/meters) |
57.75 in. (40" gauge) 67.75 in. (50" gauge) |
| Height (inches/meters) | 56.125 in. |
| Weight (nominal) lb/kg |
6,200 lbs. (40" gauge) 6,270 lbs. (50" gauge) |
| Other info | |
| Factories | USA |
| Plow rating | Unknown |
Cat Twenty-Two
The Caterpillar Twenty-Two was a 25 hp (19 kW) Crawler tractor built from 1934-39 by the Caterpillar Company. It replaced the Caterpillar Twenty model.
Model history[]
The Caterpillar Twenty-two is a tractor that was introduced by Caterpillar in 1934 to replace the Caterpillar Twenty.[1] It had a fuel capacity of 22 gallons[2] and came in 2 model series, 2F and 1J.[3]
The Caterpillar R-2 was a related model built for the US military.
Specification[]
- options
- 40 inch Gauge
- 50 inch Gauge
- Orchard spec with high clearance variant.
Serial numbers[]
The Twenty Two was built in 2 Series, with over 15,000 built over a 5 year period.
- Series 2F - 9,999 built
- Series 1J - 5155 built
Preservation[]
A number of examples survive of theses tractors around the world.
- Please list any known examples with serial number (if possible) & approximate location i.e nearest town (not owners address).
IJ4363SP Longreach Queensland
| Make + Model No. | Serial No. | Reg No. (if known) |
Build-Date | Engine-Type/Make | Owner (if known) |
Photo | Were seen/Featured in | Other info |
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| Cat Twenty Two | 2F1405W | ? | year | engine | owner ? | 
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seen at ? | Wide version |
| Fill in with your data | sn if known | ? | year | engine | owner |
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seen at | misc |
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1J322W colchester U.K.
In fiction[]
Terence the tractor from Thomas & Friends is based the Caterpillar Twenty-two tractor.
Gallery[]
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See also[]
- Caterpillar
- List of Caterpillar models
- List of Construction Plant Manufacturers
References / sources[]
- ↑ Orlemann, Eric C. Caterpillar Chronicle: the history of the world's greatest earthmovers. MotorBooks International, 2000, p. 30.
- ↑ http://www.tractordata.com/farm-tractors/000/9/3/937-caterpillar-twenty-two.html
- ↑ Orlemann, Eric C. and Haddock, Keith Classic Caterpillar Crawlers. MotorBooks International, 2001, p. 55.
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