Caterpillar RD8

Caterpillar RD8 Technical Specifications

Caterpillar RD8 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1935 – 1936.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Caterpillar RD8 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

Caterpillar RD8 Production











Manufacturer:
Manufacturer: Caterpillar
Type: Agricultural Crawler tractor
Factory: Peoria, Illinois, USA


Caterpillar RD8 Power







Engine:
Drawbar (tested): 103.95 hp
77.5 kW
Belt (tested): 118.29 hp
88.2 kW

Caterpillar RD8 Mechanical
















Chassis: crawler
Cab: Open operator station.
Transmission: 6-speed gear

Title serial numbers















1935: 5E8001
1935: 1H1
1936: 1H247
1937: 1H1497


how to read serial numbers…

What year is my Caterpillar RD8? Serial Number Decoder

The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.

The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.

Caterpillar RD8 Engine detail



















Engine Detail
Caterpillar D13000
diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement: 1246 ci
20.4 L
Bore/Stroke: 5.75×8.00 inches
146 x 203 mm
Rated RPM: 1000



Caterpillar RD8 Transmission overview

Engine Oil









Type: gear
Gears: 6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch: dry disc

Caterpillar RD8 Dimensions







Weight: 33500 lbs
15195 kg
Gauge: 78 inches
198 cm

Caterpillar RD8 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 256


































Nebraska Tractor Test 256
Diesel 6-speed crawler
May 7 – 19, 1936
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 256 file
Belt power (max): 103.21 hp
77.0 kW
Belt fuel use (max): 7.3 gal/hour
27.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power: 91.75 hp
68.4 kW
Gear 1 used for power test.
Max pull: 20485 lbs
9291 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.










Nebraska Tractor Test 257






























Nebraska Tractor Test 257
Diesel 6-speed crawler
May 19 – 25, 1936
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 257 file
Belt power (max): 118.29 hp
88.2 kW
Belt fuel use (max): 8.6 gal/hour
32.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power: 103.95 hp
77.5 kW
Gear 1 used for power test.
Max pull: 19795 lbs
8979 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

FAQ

Is Caterpillar RD8 a good tractor?

The Caterpillar RD8 is one of the great tractors in the Caterpillar stable, and it has earned Caterpillar a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Caterpillar RD8 take?

Check out the Caterpillar RD8 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year Caterpillar made the RD8?

The Caterpillar RD8 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1935 – 1936

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