1949 Caterpillar D2 5U tractor; Caterpillar Inc; 1949; 2015.413
1949 Caterpillar D2 5U tractor
About this object
Year: 1949
Make: Caterpillar
Model: D2 5U
Serial No: 5U2752
Engine Make: Caterpillar
Engine Model: U Series
GVWlbs: 252
This tractor was purchased new by Mr Harry Beattie of Titiroa in 1949 for just over 1100 pounds. It did all the agricultural work on the three Beattie brother's farms in the Pine Bush and Titiroa area. Ownership transferred to his nephew John G. Beattie and remained in his ownership until we purchased it in 2005. This tractor is basically original and has only done 5800 hours.
Manufacturer
Date Made1949
Place Made Subject and Association Keywordstechnology, transport, tractor
Named CollectionBill Richardson Transport World
Credit LineFrom the collection of Bill Richardson Transport World
Object TypeRural industry, farm machinery, tractor
Object number2015.413
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