Caterpillar D2

Caterpillar, D2, 1954, Beit-Hanan

This tractor was purchased by Asher Ashrov (RIP) and Haim Tamir in 1954 from Davidson orchard growers from Ra'anana.

The papers indicate model 4U, and 27 HP.

The tractor was used for years after in citrus plantations in and around Beit-Hanan.

All services and renovations were done by the owners.

עודכן: 2022-02-28

The collection is displayed to the public at Ein-Vered, in the Sharon. The place is shaded with plenty of parking space, and equipped with toilet facilities.

The site is open to the public every day except Wednesdays 08:30 - 13:00; Saturdays and Holidays: 09:00 - 13:00.

No dogs allowed (Except guide dogs)

During weekdays, visits for groups of 25 persons (or more) can be coordinated with:
Erez, phone 052-2452457.

Admission fee:
Individuals: 30 NIS per person • admission + wagon ride: 50 NIS.
Groups of 15 person or more: 25 NIS per person • 30 NIS if guided tour.
Children under the age of 18 months: free admittance
Complementary warm drink included.

Unfortunately, you can't climb on the exhibits, but there are a variety of activities for kids, including: The Tractor in the Sandbox; Thomas the Tank Engine; A real fire truck; Coloring pages; Puzzles; Ride-on toys.
You can buy popsicles and there are hot drinks for adults In the museum shop, you can also find T-shirts, books, puzzles, and mugs.
On Saturdays, you can take a tractor-pulled wagon tour of the surrounding orchards. The tour lasts about 20 minutes and costs 20 NIS per person.