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Caterpillar D8T Crawler Dozer

Category: Crawler Dozers ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: D8T ➔

The Caterpillar D8T is a large crawler dozer designed for heavy earthmoving, land clearing, ripping, and site preparation. It is part of Caterpillar's D8 series and is commonly used in mining, construction, forestry, and quarry applications. The D8T features a tracked undercarriage for traction and stability in rough terrain, a heavy-duty blade for pushing material, and a rear ripper option for breaking compacted ground or rock. It is powered by a Caterpillar diesel engine and built for high drawbar pull, durability, and long service life. The D8T is used where high production and controlled grading are required.

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General Specifications

Blade Cap.	15.4 cu yd Starting 2021 Model Year
Engine	C15 ACERT Starting 2021 Model Year
Engine Power hp (kW)	354 (264) Starting 2019 Model Year
Engine Type	Cat C15 ACERT Starting 2019 Model Year
Net Power	354 hp (264 kw) Starting 2021 Model Year
Operating Weight	87,860 lbs (39,853 kg) Starting 2021 Model Year
Weight lbs (kg)	87,600 (39,735) Starting 2019 Model Year

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	2 ft (1 m)
Height - Top of Cab	12 ft (4 m)
Length of Track on Ground	11 ft (3 m)
Length w/ Blade	20 ft (6 m)
Length w/o Blade	15 ft (5 m)
Width Over Tracks	9 ft (3 m)

Engine

Displacement	928 cu in (15,207 cu cm)
Engine Model	C15 ACERT
Gross Power	347 hp (259 kw)
Make	Cat

Hydraulic System

Pump Flow Capacity	73 gpm (276 lpm)
Pump type	piston-type variable displacement
Relief Valve Pressure	5700 psi

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	100 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	20 gal (77 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	10 gal (38 l)
Final Drives Fluid Capacity	3 gal (12 l)
Fuel Capacity	170 gal (643 l)
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity	20 gal (75 l)
Operating Voltage	24 volts

Standard Blade

Capacity	11 cu yd (9 cu m)
Height	65 in (165 cm)
Width	13 ft (4 m)

Transmission

Max Speed - Forward	7 mph (11 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	9 mph (14 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	3
Number of Reverse Gears	3
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic

Undercarriage

Ground Contact Area	5,554 cu in (91,014 cu cm)
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side	1
Number of Shoes per Side	44
Number of Track Rollers per Side	8
Standard Shoe Size	24 in (61 cm)
Track Gauge	7 ft (2 m)
Track Pitch	9 in (22 cm)

Caterpillar D8Ts currently for sale

A 2013 Caterpillar D8T From A. Montano Co., Inc. for $355,000.00 USD

A 2011 Caterpillar D8T From A. Montano Co., Inc. for $289,900.00 USD

A Caterpillar D8T From Thompson Parts Solutions for Call for Price

A 2017 Caterpillar D8T From Newman Tractor for $295,000.00 USD

A 2022 Caterpillar D8T From Trophy Tractor, Inc. for $695,000.00 USD

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