The Caterpillar D8 is a medium track-type tractor designed and manufactured by Caterpillar. Though it comes in many configurations, it is usually sold as a bulldozer equipped with a detachable large blade and a rear ripper attachment.

Oct 4, 2013 · The Twin D8 above was one of only three developed by Peterson Tractor’s Special Equipment Services between 1949 and 1951. Tested with a variety of attachments, one would eventually be equipped with a custom 22-foot wide bulldozer blade. Peterson engineers would directly influence Caterpillar Research more than any other outside source at the ...

D8 TWIN Track-Type Tractor Caterpillar Engines Two independent six cylinder, four stroke cycle, valve-in-head, diesel engines with magneto and gear drive. steering Each track controlled by slow speed, heavy duty dry multiple disc clutch and contracting brake band. Clutch friction material.....Metallic

Oct 4, 2019 · Only 45 pieces of each variation were produced in this one-time production run, commemorating the revered D8 2U and the incredibly unique D8 Twin. Each model has been individually serialized and comes with a signed Certificate of Authenticity.

Jan 22, 2024 · Here we have the Siamese Twin D-8. Built by Peterson Caterpillar in San Leandro, California the Twin was the answer for those who really needed to move a great deal of whatever was in their way until the D-9 came out in 1955. As the name suggests, it was two D-8’s joined side by each, and a very enormous dozer blade stuck on the front.

5 days ago · IRVING, Texas, January 31, 2025―Caterpillar Inc. announces the next generation Cat ® D8 dozer with a refreshed cab design and common interface and controls from the D5 to D8 models, making it simple for operators to transition to different machine sizes. Available advanced technologies and assist features help make work easier, especially for less experienced operators, and provide faster ...

Oct 4, 2013 · The Twin D8 above was one of only three developed by Peterson Tractor's Special Equipment Services between 1949 and 1951. Tested with a variety of attachments, one would eventually be equipped with a custom 22-foot wide bulldozer blade. Peterson engineers would directly influence Caterpillar Research more than any other outside source at the time.

Mar 29, 2016 · A true classic tractor in every sense of the word, the Caterpillar D8 has been around in various forms since 1935. BY RICHARD CAMPBELL. This segment of the Caterpillar D8 story will deal only with the conventional drive tractors, that is, non hi-drive machines (RD8 thru D8K). The early D8s

Feb 4, 2018 · 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 ...

Aug 26, 2013 · One of Peterson’s early signature designs was the twin D8, patented in 1954 as the “Tractor with Twin Power Plants”. The proto-type was built in San Leandro’s Special Equipment Shop (aka SEQ) in response to the need for …