Caterpillar RD8 - 5E

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WabcoMan

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Does any forum member have a photograph or specification sheet they could post of the very first RD8, the 5E series (only 33 built)
Need one to confirm details of a model I'm finishing off.
Any help greatfully appreciated

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Wed, Mar 21, 2012 6:28 AM

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The early R-D8's had the the 5 1/4" bore engines yet. they werent much differnet from the 75's.
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Wed, Mar 21, 2012 7:50 AM

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Reply to Rome K/G:

The early R-D8's had the the 5 1/4" bore engines yet. they werent much differnet from the 75's.

Rome/KG,

Thank you very much for the photos - just what I needed to see.
Magic stff & much appreciated 👍

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Thu, Mar 22, 2012 4:21 AM

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Rome/KG,

Thank you very much for the photos - just what I needed to see.
Magic stff & much appreciated 👍

Your very welcome. Have fun!

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Thu, Mar 22, 2012 8:16 AM

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Your very welcome. Have fun!

Oh ya, one really really really nice tractor.

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Thu, Mar 22, 2012 11:35 PM

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Oh ya, one really really really nice tractor.

Thank You Catken!

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Fri, Mar 23, 2012 9:12 AM

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