- Category: Crawler Dozers ➔
- Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
- Model: D9L ➔
The Caterpillar D9L is a heavy-duty crawler dozer designed for earthmoving, construction, and mining applications. Featuring a powerful engine and robust undercarriage, the D9L delivers high traction and durability on rough terrain. Its large blade capacity enables efficient pushing and grading of soil, rock, and debris. The crawler design provides stability and maneuverability in challenging environments. Commonly used in land clearing, road building, and quarry operations, the Caterpillar D9L combines reliability with advanced hydraulic controls for precise blade operation. This model is part of Caterpillar's D9 series, known for long service life and ease of maintenance in heavy construction tasks.
Dimensions
| Ground Clearance | 2 ft (1 m)
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| Height - Top of Cab | 14 ft (4 m)
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| Length of Track on Ground | 12 ft (4 m)
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| Length w/ Blade | 23 ft (7 m)
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| Length w/o Blade | 18 ft (5 m)
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| Width Over Tracks | 11 ft (3 m)
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Engine
| Displacement | 1,648 cu in (27,001 cu cm)
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| Engine Model | 3412
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| Gross Power | 460 hp (343 kw)
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Operating Specifications
| Fuel Capacity | 255 gal (965 l)
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| Operating Weight | 114,656 lbs (52,007 kg)
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Standard Blade
Transmission
| Max Speed - Forward | 8 mph (12 kph)
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| Max Speed - Reverse | 9 mph (15 kph)
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| Number of Forward Gears | 3
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| Number of Reverse Gears | 3
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| Transmission Type | Powershift
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Undercarriage
| Ground Contact Area | 6,696 cu in (109,730 cu cm)
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| Ground Pressure | 17.2 psi
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| Number of Track Rollers per Side | 8
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| Standard Shoe Size | 24 in (61 cm)
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| Track Gauge | 8 ft (3 m)
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