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Cameco 235-B

Production years: 1974–1984

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Engine horsepower
145 HP
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Displacement
10.4 L
8-cylinder engine
Drive and chassis
4WD
Power shift (4-speed)
Operating weight
7,634 kg
16,830 lbs

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Catalog Archive: Baseline specifications compiled from historical manufacturer archives and equipment registries. Laboratory test report verification in progress.

ARCHIVE SPEC4WD
145HP
C
235-B
Archived Specification Record

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Row-Crop / Mid-Range Field
Global Tractor Fleet Power SpectrumTop 51% of all indexed machinery
Compact (20 HP)Utility (100 HP)Row-Crop (250 HP)Titans (600+ HP)
Specific Output
13.9 HP/L
Aspiration: Unknown
Traction Ratio
52.6 kg/HP
Heavy ballast for draft pull
PTO Efficiency
—
Mechanical driveline
Hydraulic Flow
Standard
Auxiliary implement ports

Engine and power specifications

Engine model
Caterpillar 3208
Fuel type
Diesel
Rated horsepower
145 hp
Rated PTO Power
N/A (Cameco specification)
Cylinders
8
Displacement
10.4 L (636 ci)
Bore / stroke
4.50x5.00 inches 114 x 127 mm
Rated RPM
2200 RPM
Crankcase oil capacity
N/A
Coolant capacity
N/A

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Transmission and chassis specifications

Transmission type
Power shift (4-speed)
Gears (forward / reverse)
4 forward
Drive system
4WD
Wheelbase
N/A
Front tire
N/A
Rear tire
N/A
Hydraulic flow
N/A
Rear hitch
N/A
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Overloaded / Wheel Slip Alert(103%)
CAD DRAFT SCHEMATIC • Wide-Span Field Cultivator
SOIL: Medium Tilled LoamDEPTH: 4"SPEED: 7 MPH103% LOAD
SOIL SURFACE (0.0")SUB-SURFACE PLOW PAN (~14")145 HP◄ 6,258 LBS DRAFT4" DEPTH
DRAWBAR DEMAND: 116.8 HPWIDTH / SIZE: 36 ft Width
ASABE D497.7 Tillage Specific Resistance Formula
Implement Size (ft Width)36 ft Width
18 ft WidthDefault: 4270 ft Width
Tillage / Seeding Depth4 inches (10 cm)
2"Target: 4"6"
Target Operating Field Speed7.0 mph (11.3 km/h)
5 mphRated: 7 mph9 mph
Engine Power Demand vs Rated Output149.7 HP / 145 HP Rated
0%55% (Min Load)60-85% (Sweet Spot)100% (Cap)
Draft Force
6,258 lbs
Drawbar Power
116.8 HP
Target Slip
8% - 12%
Axle Ballast Balance (MFWD / Mechanical Front Assist )Calibrated for Wide-Span Field Cultivator (100 lbs/HP standard)
Target: 14,500 lbs
Front Axle: 38%Rear Axle: 62%
2,499 kg (5,510 lbs)4,078 kg (8,990 lbs)
Ballast Adjustment vs Base:-2,330 lbs (-1,057 kg)
Hourly Diesel Burn
6.6 gal/h
25 L/hr (est. $25/h)
Hydraulic Fan Status
Standard Draw
No fan req

Engine demand (149.7 HP) exceeds rated power (145 HP). Reduce working speed by 1.0-1.5 mph or reduce working width.

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Operating Meter Hours3,200 hrs
Mechanical & Physical Condition
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Estimated Fair Market Value
$6,511
Basis: 145 HP • 52 yrs old
Auction / Wholesale
$5,339 – $5,990
Dealer Retail Asking
$6,837 – $7,683
3-Year Projected Resale Curve~5% annual retention decay
Year 2027
$6,185
Year 2028
$5,876
Year 2029
$5,582

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Cameco

USA • 10 Models

Cameco Industries, founded in Louisiana, was a specialized manufacturer of heavy-duty tractors designed for demanding applications such as sugar cane farming and construction work. The company's tractors were known for their robust construction and specialized capabilities, particularly in the sugar cane industry where they became a trusted name. In 1998, Cameco was acquired by Deere & Company, a global leader in agricultural and construction equipment. This acquisition allowed Deere & Company to expand its product offerings and strengthen its position in the specialized equipment market. Following the acquisition, the Cameco brand continued to operate independently for a period, maintaining its distinctive yellow paint scheme and product identity. However, by 2006, the Cameco branding was fully phased out, and the company was fully integrated into John Deere's product lineup, with all equipment being rebranded under the iconic green John Deere colors. This strategic move marked the end of the Cameco brand as a standalone entity, but its legacy lived on through the continued use of its specialized technologies and designs within the John Deere product family.

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