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Caterpillar Fifteen vs Caterpillar R2

Verdict: Caterpillar Fifteen vs Caterpillar R2

The Caterpillar Fifteen and the Caterpillar R2 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar R2 leads on rated power with 27 hp against 15 hp. Caterpillar R2 is the lighter machine (2,880 kg vs 4,500 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar Fifteen holds more fuel (87.1 L vs 75.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Caterpillar R2 is the newer design (1934 vs 1929). In short: choose the Caterpillar R2 for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar Fifteen if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
Caterpillar Fifteen Tractor
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Caterpillar R2 Tractor
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
15 hp
27 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
143 gasoline 3-speed crawlerJune 7 - 29, 1932Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 207 fileReference
The five speed transmission was used on the R-2 4J and R-2 6J.Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Total built
1150 (6J)Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
87.1 LReference
75.7 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
11.2 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
14.9 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
16.2 kWReference
20.2 kWReference
Belt (tested)
18.5 kWReference
24.2 kWReference
Displacement
2.3 LReference
3.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 102 mmReference
95 x 127 mmReference
Rated RPM
1500Reference
1525Reference
Belt power (max)
15.2 kWReference
21.9 kWReference
Max power
12.7 kWReference
17.5 kWReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Oil capacity
7.6 LReference
Coolant capacity
26.5 LReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
2041 kgReference
2880 kgReference
Length
264 cmReference
Height
147 cmReference
Gauge
127 cmReference
127 cmReference
Shipping weight
2880 kgReference
Fifteen Serial Numbers
1929
PV1Reference
1930
PV4024Reference
1931
PV7206Reference
1932
1D1Reference
1933
1D61Reference
Final
1D60Reference
Capacities
Diameter
26 cmReference
26 cmReference
Width
146 cmReference
33 cmReference
RPM
950Reference
950Reference
Speed
792.48 meters/minReference
Caterpillar Fifteen Tracks
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
8.3 l/hourReference
13.6 l/hourReference
Max pull
1408 kgReference
2574 kgReference
R2 Serial Number Location
Caterpillar R2 Tracks

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.

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