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Caterpillar D8R Crawler Dozer

Category: Crawler Dozers ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: D8R ➔

The Caterpillar D8R is a crawler dozer designed for heavy earthmoving, land clearing, and site preparation. Built on Caterpillar's tracked undercarriage platform, the D8R is known for high drawbar pull, stable traction, and durability in demanding conditions. It is commonly used in mining, road construction, forestry, and large-scale grading applications. The machine typically features a diesel engine, hydraulic blade control, and a reinforced frame for pushing and ripping material. As a Caterpillar crawler dozer, the D8R is recognized for serviceability, operator visibility, and compatibility with a range of blades, rippers, and undercarriage configurations.

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Dimensions

Length of Track on Ground	11 ft (3 m)
Length w/ Blade	21 ft (6 m)

Engine

Aspiration	Turbocharged and Aftercooled
Net Power	305 hp (227 kw)
Number of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	2100 rpm

Hydraulic System

Pump Flow Capacity	79 gpm (300 lpm)
Pump type	Piston
Relief Valve Pressure	3500 psi

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	50 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	24 gal (92 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	9 gal (33 l)
Final Drives Fluid Capacity	4 gal (14 l)
Fuel Capacity	165 gal (625 l)
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity	19 gal (72 l)
Operating Voltage	24 volts

Standard Blade

Width

13 ft (4 m)

Transmission

Max Speed - Reverse	9 mph (14 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	3
Number of Reverse Gears	3
Transmission Type	Power Shift

Undercarriage

Number of Shoes per Side	44
Number of Track Rollers per Side	8
Standard Shoe Size	22 in (56 cm)
Track Gauge	7 ft (2 m)
Track Pitch	9 in (22 cm)

Caterpillar D8Rs currently for sale

A Caterpillar D8R From Boyd CAT for $165,000.00 USD

A Caterpillar D8R From Foley Incorporated for $186,000.00 USD

A 2000 Caterpillar D8R From Wilcox Tractor Sales for $115,000.00 USD

A 1996 Caterpillar D8R From Torgerson Machinery for $149,500.00 USD

A 1999 Caterpillar D8R From Clark Heavy Equipment for Call for Price

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