Firing up the museums 1952 Cat No.12 8T series motor grader for a little bit of landscaping and soil packing. The No.12 is one of Caterpillar's most successful products, introduced in 1938 the "12"s in reference to the moldboards width: 12 feet. The 8T version of the 12 was one of the most popular with over 17,000 rolling off the assembly line, demand was so high a second assembly line was set up in Australia, designated the 94C. Powered by the legendary D318 diesel engine, this unit develops 115 horsepower at the flywheel and is capable of an impressive turn of speed. It tips the scale at just under 11 short tons. All controls are direct mechanical, sometimes referred to by their crews as "wrist breakers" theses systems prevailed until the advent of hydraulic systems of suitable power. Filmed at Pioneer Acres Museum of Irricana, Alberta.


Song: parttime SP
Artist: 今堀恒雄
Album: 劇場版 TRIGUN Badlands Rumble O.S.T