Caterpillar Performance Handbook, January 2017, SEBD0351-47

Drawbar Pull vs. Ground Speed ● Hydrostatic Drive

Track-TypeTractors

NOTES: Usable pull will depend upon weight and traction of equipped tractor. Assumes sufficient machine weight for <5% track slip at POR pressure.

D3K2 XL D3K2 LGP

lb × 1000

N × 1000

140

Assumes pumps andmotors are broken in. Assumes nominal engine power and valve settings. Drawbar pull at track stall will be lower.

29.3

120

24.8

100

20.3

80

15.8

60

11.3

40

DRAWBAR PULL

6.8

20

2.3

0

km/h mph

1

3

5

7

9

0

1.2

2.5

3.7

5.0

6.2

SPEED

D4K2 XL D4K2 LGP

lb × 1000

N × 1000

180

38.3

160

33.8

140

29.3

120

24.8

100

20.3

80

15.8

60

11.3 DRAWBAR PULL

40

6.8

20

2.3

0

km/h mph

1

3

5

7

9

0

1.2

2.5

3.7

5.0

6.2

SPEED

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