# "SPLIT SECOND SHIFTS BY CATERPILLAR" D8 BULLDOZER TRACTOR POWERSHIFT TRANSMISSION PROMO 52514

Made by the Caterpillar Corporation "Split Second Shifts" promotes their new D8 tractor bulldozer and the legendary Powershift transmission. The single-lever Powershift allowed the operator to shift quickly, with more power per load being delivered and resulting in more efficiency. The Powershift gives the power of direct drive and torque converter tractors through the planetary gear, as seen through animation at the 3:00 mark. At 7:30 the film shows the Powershift transmission up close, with the torque converter seen at 7:47. At 8:15, the film shows some of the Caterpillar manufacturing facilities including their legendary quality control operations and the Powershift assembly line at 9:10. The Caterpillar powershift transmission in their track-type tractors offers seamless and rapid gear and direction changes using a single lever without the need for clutching, greatly enhancing operator convenience and productivity. This innovative system combines the strengths of direct drive and torque converter designs through a unique planetary gearset that divides engine power between a torque converter and direct drive, ensuring smooth power delivery, flexibility, and protection against engine stall. The transmission’s robust construction, precise engineering, and efficient lubrication result in reliable performance and long service life. Designed for heavy-duty applications, the powershift transmission supports quick shifting under full load, enabling operators to match power…

- Kind: Film
- Genres: Industrial and advertising
- Archive: [Internet Archive](https://archive.org/details/52514SplitSecondShiftsAndCaterpillar)
- Licence or status: none stated by the archive
- Who can watch: Tweens profiles and older (the archive gives no rating; placed by Invisible Network from its collection and subjects)

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