Caterpillar's New D8N Tractor with Differential Steering

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Alexander, George F., author.

Conference Name:

1987 SAE International Off-Highway and Powerplant Congress and Exposition (1987-09-14 : Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1987

Summary:

The D8N track type tractor at 213 kW (285 horsepower) was developed to provide a machine with large tractor features, yet carefully sized to be transported easily. In addition to incorporating the design features of Caterpillar's other large elevated sprocket tractors, the D8N has been equipped with a unique new steering system that represents the latest advancement in crawler tractors: powered differential steering. This paper discusses the design features of the tractor and its new steering system

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Publisher Number:

871668

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