Centaur 2008 Centaur, Operator'S Manual

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SECTION 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

Carefully observe the maximum load capacity for your vehicle on land as listed in the following:

Model 

CENTAUR-G

Engine Make 

DM 954 G (Gasoline)

Briggs & Stratton Daihatsu 

Type

Naturally aspirated gasoline, in-line  

3 cylinder, 4 cycle, liquid cooled

Displacement 

952 cc (58 cu. in.)  

Horsepower

34 @ governed 3800 rpm  

Torque

55 ft. lbs. @ 2200 rpm. 

Electrical

12 volt, 60 amp alternator, 600 CCA  

battery, dash mounted manual choke 

CENTAUR-DT

DM 950 DT (Turbo Diesel)

Briggs & Stratton Daihatsu

Turbo Diesel, in-line 3 Cylinder, 4 cycle, liquid cooled 

952 cc (58 cu. in.)

31 @ governed 3800 rpm
55 ft. lbs. @ 2400 rpm.  
12  volt,  60  amp  alternator,  960  CCA  battery,  dash 

mounted glow-plug-on and water-in fuel indicators 

Engine Option 

34 hp @ governed 3800 rpm 

34 hp @ governed 3800 rpm

Torque 

55 ft./lbs. @ 2200 rpm 

58 ft./lbs. @ 2400 rpm

Brakes

Foot pedal operated hydraulic disc brakes with hand operated mechanical parking brake.

Steering

Skid steered via SAUER DANFOSS 15 Series Transmission

Driver Controls

Conventional automotive type steering wheel, brake pedal and foot throttle; dash mounted key oper-

ated ignition/starter switch, high/low beam headlamp switch, tachometer/hourmeter, fuel level and 

coolant temperature gauges; warning lights for low oil pressure and low electrical charge rate.

Clutch & Transmission

Continuously variable belt driven torque converter (CVT). High and low range forward, neutral 

and reverse transmission controlled by a conventional shift pattern range selector.

Final Drive System

RC80 roller chains from transmission to eight 1.59" (40mm) diameter axles. Automatically adjusted 

tensioner for each drive chain. Tapered roller bearings in an oil bath support each axle. 

Frame

Powder coated, 3 inch tubular steel, lower body support pan, welded construction.  FEA analyzed 

for strength and durability.

Body

Vacuum formed lower hull and standard full skid plate formed from high density polyethylene 

(HDPE)

Load Capacity

1500 lbs/680 kg on land

Towing Capacity*

2000 lbs/907 kg of drawbar pull.

Seating Capacity

Front bench seat for two persons

Fuel Capacity

12.6 U.S. gal./48 litres providing approx. 10 hours of operation

Speed**

28 mph/45 km/h on land

Shipping Weight

2200 lb/1000 kg

Tires

Goodyear Rawhide III AT25 x 11.50 - 9 NHS

Vehicle Weight

2520 lbs /1143 kg with Multi-Purpose Tracks – 2720 lbs /1234 kg with Snow Tracks

Max Total Vehicle Weight 

3600 lbs/1633 kg. Includes everything: vehicle, accessories, operator, fuel, etc.

Ground Pressure

Tires: 

Zero Penetration 

5 PSI/ 34 kPa

Multi-purpose Tracks:  Zero Penetration 

1.5 PSI/ 10 kPa 

Laden: 

2.2 PSI/ 15 kPa

3” of Penetration 

1.0 PSI/ 6.8 kPa 

Laden: 

1.4 PSI/ 9.5 kPa

Snow Tracks: 

Zero Penetration 

0.7 PSI/ 4.8 kPa 

Laden: 

1.0 PSI/ 6.8 kPa

3” of Penetration 

0.6 PSI/ 4.1 kPa 

Laden: 

0.9 PSI/ 6.1 kPa

Ground Clearance

8"/200 mm to centre of lower body 

Operating Conditions

All weather, all terrain, -40

o

F to +104

o

F (-40

o

C to + 40

o

C)

Transport 

Truck, trailer or helicopter lift

* 

Towing capacity is approximate and depends on type of surface, load on vehicle as well as incline.

**  All speeds are approximate and depend on conditions.
Design and specifications subject to change without notice. Options may not be exactly as shown. Please visit us at www.Centaur8x8.ca and www.odg.com for 

updated information.