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Caterpillar D3 Crawler Dozer

Category: Crawler Dozers ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: D3 ➔

The Caterpillar D3 is a compact crawler dozer used for grading, site preparation, land clearing, and general earthmoving. Built by Caterpillar, the D3 is designed for maneuverability, low ground disturbance, and efficient operation in confined job sites. It is commonly equipped with a straight or six-way blade, undercarriage designed for traction on soft or uneven terrain, and a diesel engine matched to light- to medium-duty dozing work. The D3 is used in construction, landscaping, utility work, and agricultural applications. As a crawler dozer, it combines tracked mobility with blade control for pushing, leveling, and shaping material.

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General Specifications

Blade Cap.	2.86.3.06 cu yd Starting 2021 Model Year
Blade Capacity	2.86.3.06 cu yd Starting 2023 Model Year
Engine	C3.6 Starting 2023 Model Year
Engine Power hp (kW)	104 (77.6) Starting 2024 Model Year
Engine Type	Cat C3.6 Starting 2024 Model Year
Net Power	104 hp (78 kw) Starting 2021 Model Year
Operating Weight	21,150 lbs (9,593 kg) Starting 2021 Model Year
Weight lbs (kg)	20,640 (9,362) Starting 2025 Model Year

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	1 ft (0 m)
Height - Top of Cab	6 ft (2 m)
Length of Track on Ground	6 ft (2 m)
Length w/ Blade	12 ft (4 m)
Length w/o Blade	9 ft (3 m)
Width Over Tracks	6 ft (2 m)

Engine

Displacement	317 cu in (5,201 cu cm)
Engine Model	3204
Gross Power	62 hp (46 kw)

Operating Specifications

Fuel Capacity	30 gal (114 l)
Operating Weight	30,821 lbs (13,980 kg)

Transmission

Max Speed - Forward	7 mph (11 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	3 mph (5 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	3
Number of Reverse Gears	1
Transmission Type	powershift

Undercarriage

Ground Contact Area	1,721 cu in (28,196 cu cm)
Ground Pressure	7.9 psi
Number of Track Rollers per Side	5
Standard Shoe Size	12 in (31 cm)
Track Gauge	5 ft (1 m)

Caterpillar D3s currently for sale

A 2022 Caterpillar D3 From LSR Enterprises for $165,000.00 USD

A 2022 Caterpillar D3 From Trophy Tractor, Inc. for $159,500.00 USD

A 2021 Caterpillar D3 From American Equipment, LLC for $185,000.00 USD

A 2022 Caterpillar D3 From LSR Enterprises for $165,000.00 USD

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