D8T Introduction
Sales Model
S/N Prefix
D8T
KPZ (EP)
J8B (CBL)
Pilot Production MAY04
Full Production OCT04
Replaces D8R Series II
D8T Introduction
Engine Comparison
D8R Series I D8R Series II
Model Name
Displacement
Emission Compliance
Net Flywheel Power
Rated Engine Speed
Fuel System
Engine Control
Turbo
Priming Pump
Starting Assist
Thermal Shield
Oil Change Interval
3406C
14.6L I-6
EPA Tier I
D8T
C-15
15.2L I-6
EPA Tier 3
EU Stage IIIA
305 HP
310 HP
2100 rpm
1850 rpm
pump & lines
MEUI w/ ACERT
mechanical
A4
water-cooled (opt)
water-cooled
wastegated
Mechanical
Mechanical
Electric
Ether
Ether
Ether
JW Heater (opt)
JW Heater (opt)
JW Heater (opt)
hard wrap (opt)
hard wrap (opt)
soft wrap (opt)
500 hr (CG or better) 500 hr (CH or better)
250 hr
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3406E
14.6L I-6
EPA Tier 2
EU Stage II
310 HP
2000 rpm
MEUI
ADEM II
water-cooled
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Left Hand Engine Serviceability
Larger Hinged Enclosure Door
Coolant Level Sight Gage
Underhood Service Light
Coolant Sampling Port
Air Filter
Engine Oil Fill, Filter & Gage
Engine Oil Pressure & SOS Ports
Water Heater Receptacle (option)
Electric Fuel Priming Pump
Secondary Fuel Filter
Primary Fuel Filter w/ Water Separator
Jump Start Receptacle
Ether Aid
High Speed Engine & Powertrain Oil
Change (option)
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Cooling Comparison
D8R Series I D8R Series II
D8T
Fan Diameter
Max Speed
Fan Type
Fan Drive
Fan Control
43"
43"
1330 rpm
1550 rpm
axial blower
axial blower
engine driven belt engine driven belt
fixed-ratio
fixed-ratio
Coolant Module Type
standard
high debris
# of Coolant Modules
Thermostat
Inlet Air Cooling
Self-Cleaning System
Debris Protection
AMOCS
steel 9 fpi
steel 6 fpi
7 long & 2 short
single
JW Aftercooler
Flexxaire (opt)
blast grid (opt)
ejector fan (opt)
coated fan (opt)
40"
1350 rpm
axial sucker
hydraulic drive
variable-speed
thermostatic
AMOCS
steel HPPF 9 fpi
Olin 6 fpi
6 long
dual
ATAAC
hydraulic reversing (opt)
nothing required ?
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AMOCS
steel 9 fpi
Olin CuNi 6 fpi
7 long & 2 short
single
Separate Circuit
Flexxaire (opt)
blast grid (opt)
ejector fan (opt)
coated fan (opt)
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Cooling System
Hydraulically Driven Fan
Optional Reverse to Purge Valve
Shunt Tank
Aluminum ATAAC
A/C Condenser
Coolant Modules
Hydraulic Cooler
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Hydraulic Comparison
Implement Valve
Implement Pump
Steering Pump
Steering Motor
Fan Pump
Fan Motor
Filtration
D8R Series I
D8R Series II
D8T
Cat "B" Valve
direct actuation
Vickers 131cc
variable piston
load-sensing
Rexroth 180cc
variable piston
pilot control
Rexroth 180cc
fixed piston
Cat "B" Valve
pilot control
Vickers 131cc
variable piston
load-sensing
Rexroth 180cc
variable piston
pilot control
Rexroth 180cc
fixed piston
---------------tank, steering
charge
---------------tank + steering
charge
Cat "B" Valve
E/H control
Rexroth 140cc
variable piston
load-sensing
Rexroth 180cc
variable piston
E/H control
Rexroth 180cc
fixed piston
w/ speed sensor
Rexroth 45cc
variable piston
E/H control
Rexroth 45cc
fixed piston
tank + steering charge +
implement pilot
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Powertrain Changes
PTO Lines Simplification
case-mounted PTO pump
relocated priority valve
Minor torque converter and transmission changes to
accommodate lower rated engine speed
Common XMSN and Brake Top Pressures
Eliminates Individual Clutch Calibration
Eliminate Intermediate Speed Sensors
Remote Clutch Pressure Taps (change to Series II in 2003)
Full 6-micron filtration with additional media capacity
A4 replaces MAC14 Electronic Control
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Hydraulic and Powertrain Layout
Relocated Charge Filter
New Hydraulic Tank
Relocated Implement Valve with
Integral Pilot Filter and Lockout
Integral Powertrain Priority Valve
& Filter Base
Case Mounted Powertrain Pump
Relocated Steering Charg Filter
Case Mounted Powertrain Pump
Rexroth Impl Pump w/ Thru Drive
for PTO Pump
Rexroth Steering/Fan Tandem Pump
Rexroth Fan Motor
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D8T/D9T Electronic System
Optional Advanced Blade Control Devices
Basic Engine
Throttle/Decel
Altitude Derate
Fuel Temp Comp
Demand Fan
Reversing Fan
Ether Assist
Elevated Idle
Sync Clock Master
Prelub
Diagnostics
XMSN Clutches
Service Brakes
Parking Brake
Auto-Brake (D8)
(Engine
Overspeed
Protection)
E/H Diff Steer
Neutral Start Logic
Machine Security
Diagnostics
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Blade Control
Ripper Control
Winch Control
Impl Lockout
Quick Drop (D9)
Pump Overspeed
Protection
Auto-Carry
E/H Diff Steer
Auto-Brake
Advanced Blade
Control Interface
Diagnostics
Monitoring
Warning Messages
Operator Input
Operator Settings
Service Info
Gages
Coolant Temp
Hyd Temp
TCO Temp
Fuel Level
Hourmeter
Tach
Gear Indicator
Indicator Status
Events and Status
Machine Config
Flash Software
Sync Clock Adjust
Histogram Download
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Radiator Guard Durability
Open top for shunt tank and core removal
Improved corner casting transition
Deeper Box Sections
8mm Aperature Plate Increases
Stiffness Significantly
Wider Pin Spread Reduces Load & Wear
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Fender and Support Durability
Crossbeam moved forward to
facilitate hydraulic pump
removal
Crossbeam serves as support
for rear of hood
Pinned Crossbeam
Supports
Fender Clearance Increase
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Track Roller Frame Changes
Rear Frame -- Two-piece
casting replaces three piece
casting
Integral Carrier Roller
Mounting Provision
Additional Track Adjustment
to 120% U/C Wear
Increased Recoil Force
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Other Changes
Larger Cab with Wider Seat Well Area
ROPS, Fuel Tank, Hydraulic Tank, Fender, Battery Box Changes to
Accommodate Larger Operator Station
Slight Increase in Fender Clearance
Relocated HVAC from Dash to RH Side
Rear Hood Support Mounted to Crossbeam Instead of Platform
Compound-Angled Engine Enclosures for Visibility
Polyvee Alternator and A/C Compressor w/ Auto Tensioner
Removable Tool Box
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Serviceability Improvements
No tools for access to maintenance points with 1000 hr intervals or less
Grouped pressure and sampling ports
Color-coded fluid level check and fill points
Electric fuel priming pump
Reduced hydraulic and PTO lines congestion under the operator station
Improve access to area under the operator station with larger platform panels
Advisor Instrumentation
On-board diagnostics in text and graphics
Programmable features with menu based format
Diagnostic info on engine, powertrain, and hydraulics systems aid in
troubleshooting
Continued progression of metric fasteners
Underhood Service Light
Greatly improved access for valve lash adjustment or injector R&I
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Sales Model
S/N Prefix
D8T
KPZ (EP)
J8B (CBL)
Pilot Production MAY04
Full Production OCT04
Replaces D8R Series II
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