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Caterpillar D5G Crawler Dozer

Category: Crawler Dozers ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: D5G ➔

Caterpillar D5G crawler dozer is a mid-size tracked bulldozer designed for grading, earthmoving, site preparation, and general construction work. Part of Caterpillar's D5 series, the D5G uses a crawler undercarriage for traction and stability on soft, uneven, or sloped ground. It is commonly equipped with a front blade for pushing and leveling material and may be paired with a rear ripper for breaking compacted soil. The D5G is used in road building, land clearing, utility work, and agricultural applications. Its compact size and maneuverability make it suitable for confined job sites and finish grading tasks.

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Dimensions

Ground Clearance	1 ft (0 m)
Height - Top of Cab	9 ft (3 m)
Length of Track on Ground	11 ft (3 m)
Length w/ Blade	14 ft (4 m)
Width Over Tracks	7 ft (2 m)

Engine

Bore	4 in (9 cm)
Displacement	305 cu in (4,998 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat 3046T
Gross Power	99 hp (74 kw)
Net Power	90 hp (67 kw)
Stroke	5 in (12 cm)

Operating Specifications

Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4 gal (16 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	4 gal (13 l)
Final Drives Fluid Capacity	4 gal (15 l)
Fuel Capacity	50 gal (187 l)
Operating Weight	20,547 lbs (9,320 kg)

Ripper

Ripper Type

Parallelogram

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System	4 gal (16 l)
Fuel Tank	49 gal (184 l)

Standard Blade

Blade Angle (both directions)	25 degrees
Capacity	3 cu yd (2 cu m)
Height	43 in (110 cm)
Width	9 ft (3 m)

Standards

FOPS	SAE J231-JAN81 ISO 3449-92
ROPS	SAE J397-OCT95 SAE J1040-MAY94 ISO 3471-94 ISO 3164-95

Transmission

Max Speed - Forward	6 mph (9 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	6 mph (10 kph)

Undercarriage

Ground Contact Area	36,631,225 cu in (600,279,557 cu cm)
Ground Pressure	5.4 psi
Number of Shoes per Side	39
Number of Track Rollers per Side	7
Standard Shoe Size	20 in (51 cm)
Track Gauge	5 ft (2 m)

Winch

Drum Diameter	10 in (25 cm)
Drum Width	11 in (27 cm)
Weight	1,345 lbs (610 kg)

Caterpillar D5Gs currently for sale

A Caterpillar D5G From Gregory Poole CAT for $67,500.00 USD

A Caterpillar D5G From Foley Incorporated for $41,000.00 USD

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