Caterpillar
Caterpillar RD8
The Caterpillar RD8 is an agricultural crawler tractor produced from 1935 to 1936 in Peoria, Illinois, USA. It features a Caterpillar D13000 6-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine with a displacement of 20.4 liters, producing an estimated 114.7 hp. The tractor has a 6-speed gear transmission with 2 reverse gears and a dry disc clutch. It weighs 33,500 lbs and runs on 20-inch wide tracks with a gauge of 78 inches. The RD8 has an open operator station and is designed for agricultural use.
Power114 hp[B]
Founded1935 - 1936
ModelRD8
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Caterpillar RD8
Power
| Note | *Estimated engine power for comparison only. |
|---|---|
| Belt (tested) | 118.29 hp (88.2 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 103.95 hp (77.5 kW) |
| Estimated engine power | 114.7 hp* |
Engine
| Type | diesel |
|---|---|
| Model | Caterpillar D13000 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 6-cylinder |
| Rated RPM | 1000 |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.75x8.00 inches (146 x 203 mm) |
| Displacement | 1246 ci (20.4 L) |
Tracks
| Width | 20 inches (50 cm) |
|---|
Dimensions
| Gauge | 78 inches (198 cm) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 33500 lbs (15195 kg) |
Mechanical
| Drive | crawler |
|---|---|
| Operator station | Open operator station. |
Production
| Type | Agricultural Crawler tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Peoria, Illinois, USA |
| Years produced | 1935 - 1936 |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |
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