The Caterpillar D4 is a powerful 2WD tractor built for tough jobs. It has a 4x2 chassis and uses manual clutches for steering. The tractor has a gear transmission with 5 forward gears and 1 reverse gear, giving it good control in different situations.
Under the hood, the D4 has a Caterpillar D4400 engine. This engine is liquid-cooled and runs on diesel fuel. It has 4 cylinders and a displacement of 312 ci. The engine is naturally aspirated, which means it doesn't use a turbocharger. It runs at 1400 RPM when working hard. The tractor is quite big, measuring 120.7 inches long, 62 inches wide, and 60.625 inches tall. It's also heavy, weighing 9970 lb. This size and weight help it handle tough jobs on the farm or construction site.