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Caterpillar RD8

Caterpillar RD8 tractor
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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.
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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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