Caterpillar D8 Production
Manufacturer: Caterpillar
Factory: Peoria, IL
Years Built: 1941 – 1974
Caterpillar D8 Engine
Caterpillar, diesel, 6-cylinder, 1246 ci [20.4 L]
Power: 240 hp [179.0 kW]
Drawbar: 177 hp [132.0 kW]
Bore: 5.75×8.00 inches [146 x 203 mm]
Air Cleaner: oil bath
Compression: 15.7:1
Rated RPM: 1200
Starter volts: 2-cylinder pony engine
Caterpillar D8 Transmission
Transmission: powershift
Gears: 5 forward and reverse
Speeds:
Caterpillar D8 Dimensions
Wheelbase: 85.625 inches [217 cm]
Weight: 36,520 lbs [16565 kg]
Caterpillar D8 Mechanical
Chassis: crawler
Steering: manual clutches
Brakes: contracting band
Cab: Open operator station.
Caterpillar D8 Hydraulics
HydraulicsType: closed center load sensing
HydraulicsValves: 5
HydraulicsPumpFlow: 26.4 gpm [99.9 lpm]