Ww2 d8

Here is my info. The tractor is a D7 not a D8.

You are right about that. I never really noticed before, I always just appreciated the picture. One of my family members had just shared it with me and said D8, so I went with it. It never crossed my mind really, but I see it now. Rookie mistake. Thanks for bringing that to my attention. I see by the air cleaner and tin work now

It will probably annoy me for a while now, being that I'm usually very particular about knowing my machinery.

we were soldiers once,and young

My Grandpa ran and hauled Cats all over Germany right after WW2. He was in the army. I believe if i remember the story right. International actually had the contract for most of the dozers supplied to the military then. He said later on they got Cats. Mainly because they could get parts. I would assume that their was both Internationals and Cats over their.

My grandfather was a tech 5 with the army corp of engineers. He was all over Europe and a few other countries I believe. The Cat was just one of the many machines he operated, besides his assigned Diamond T 969A and trailer unit. He never said much about it though.

Yep, it's a D7. catskinner

Probably a 4T. seems to be fitted with LeTourneau blade and PCU. Over head gear seems to be unusual though.

I was thinking LeTourneau as well, but there are definitely a few different things than I'm used to seeing on LeTourneau blade setups