Caterpillar D2
Built: 1938-1957 · Series: Other models
Built in 1938-1957, the Caterpillar D2 is an excavator from Caterpillar. The engine produces 30 kW.
Drive type: tracked.
The engine is water-cooled. Within the range, rated power spans from 11 to 936 kW; with 30 kW, the D2 sits in the lower third. Directly alongside are the Twenty-Two with 19 kW below and the Sixty with 48 kW above.
Technical data
Engine
| Engine | Inline-4 cyl diesel engine:Caterpillar D311 3.6 L cuin 0 abbr=on lk=on Caterpillar D3400 4.1 L cuin 0 abbr=oncorrect |
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| Power | 30 hp kW abbr=on lk=on 4.1Lcorrect |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | tracked undercarriagecorrect |
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Origin and approval
| Plant | USAcorrect |
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Frequently asked questions
When was the Caterpillar D2 built?
Production years: 1938-1957.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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Excavator in 3D section
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