Caterpillar Rd8 Production
Manufacturer: Caterpillar
Factory: Peoria, Illinois, USA
Years Built: 1935 – 1941
Caterpillar Rd8 Engine
Caterpillar, diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 1246.5 ci [20.4 L]
Power: 240 hp [179.0 kW]
Drawbar: 103.95 hp [77.5 kW]
Bore: 5.75×8.00 inches [146 x 203 mm]
Air Cleaner: oil bath
Compression: 15.7:1
Rated RPM: 1000
Starter volts: 2-cylinder pony engine
Caterpillar Rd8 Transmission
Transmission: powershift
Gears: 6 forward and 2 reverse
Speeds:
Caterpillar Rd8 Dimensions
Wheelbase: 85.625 inches [217 cm]
Weight: 33500 lbs [15195 kg]
Caterpillar Rd8 Mechanical
Chassis: crawler
Steering: manual clutches
Brakes: contracting band
Cab: Open operator station.
Caterpillar Rd8 Hydraulics
HydraulicsType: closed center load sensing
HydraulicsValves: 5
HydraulicsPumpFlow: 26.4 gpm [99.9 lpm]