Seeking original price of a D-2 in 1938

I may be way out of line here but I seem to remember that the rule of thumb was you could figure $1.00 a pound for construction equipment cost. Anyone else hear about this?

A dollar a pound would be overpriced in that time period and not even close with today's equipment. Perhaps 10 dollar a pound would cover today's equipment.

I think around 50 cent a pound was the rule of thumb in the early 50's.

About 70 cents/lb in 1954 for the bare D4 tractor. I'd guess 1/3 -1/2 as much in the 30's.

James,
In 1946 Caterpillar listed there 40” gauge, D2 tractor, with 12-inch tracks (30 section), equipped with: Rear seat, which was…. $2,645.00.. Top seat. Seat-mounted fuel tank standard; fender-mounted fuel tank optional when specified…..$2,600.00
Kelly

In Sept. of 1950 my father purchased a D2 for $3850. wide gauge with mud grousers and a PTO option from McAlisters in Indianapolis.

In 1953, My dad bought my D4 7U equiped with a dozer for $11,000.

Jim,I looked in the Cat Price Guide I have that was dated Nov. 1947 the price for a 40"gauge was $2645,for the wide gauge 50" it was price at $2695.I will look some more to see if I have any price guides that are earlier.Mike