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Caterpillar D8K Crawler Dozer

Category: Crawler Dozers ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: D8K ➔

The Caterpillar D8K is a heavy crawler dozer designed for earthmoving, land clearing, and large-scale grading applications. Part of Caterpillar's D8 series, the D8K is known for its high drawbar pull, durable undercarriage, and ability to handle demanding construction, mining, and site preparation work. It typically features a diesel engine, power shift transmission, and a rugged steel track undercarriage for traction on rough terrain. The D8K was widely used in heavy civil engineering, forestry, and quarry operations. As a crawler dozer, it is suited to pushing material, ripping compacted ground, and working in conditions where wheeled equipment is less effective.

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Dimensions

Ground Clearance	1.50 ft (0.46 m)
Height - Top of Cab	11.20 ft (3.41 m)
Length of Track on Ground	10.40 ft (3.17 m)
Length w/ Blade	21.60 ft (6.58 m)
Length w/o Blade	17.30 ft (5.27 m)
Width Over Tracks	9.20 ft (2.80 m)

Engine

Displacement	1,244.90 cu in (20,400.30 cu cm)
Engine Model	D342
Gross Power	300.00 hp (223.71 kw)

Operating Specifications

Fuel Capacity	169.10 gal (640.04 l)
Operating Weight	70,503.90 lbs (31,980.07 kg)

Standard Blade

Width

13.30 ft (4.05 m)

Transmission

Max Speed - Forward	6.80 mph (10.94 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	8.40 mph (13.52 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	3
Number of Reverse Gears	3
Transmission Type	powershift

Undercarriage

Ground Contact Area	5,456.10 cu in (89,409.66 cu cm)
Ground Pressure	12.8 psi
Number of Track Rollers per Side	5
Standard Shoe Size	22.10 in (56.13 cm)
Track Gauge	7.00 ft (2.13 m)

Caterpillar D8Ks currently for sale

A 1981 Caterpillar D8K From National Equipment, LLC for $34,000.00 USD

A 1977 Caterpillar D8K From National Equipment, LLC for $49,000.00 USD

A 1977 Caterpillar D8K From 4M Iron LLC for $54,500.00 USD

A 1984 Caterpillar D8K From National Equipment, LLC for $49,000.00 USD

A 1984 Caterpillar D8K From National Equipment, LLC for $52,000.00 USD

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