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Caterpillar D40D Off-Highway Truck

Category: Off-Highway Trucks ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: D40D ➔

The Caterpillar D40D Off-Highway Truck is a powerful and efficient machinery designed to handle heavy-duty tasks in rough terrain. With a heaped dump capacity of 29.3 cubic yards and a rated payload of 79,986 pounds, this truck can tackle large loads with ease. Equipped with a robust 385 horsepower 3406 engine and a reliable 4-speed transmission, the D40D ensures smooth operation and high performance. Its impressive dimensions, including an overall length of 32.1 feet and a dump height of 18.1 feet, make it a versatile and reliable choice for various construction and mining projects.

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Dimensions

Dump Height	18 ft (6 m)
Overall Height	12 ft (4 m)
Overall Length	32 ft (10 m)
Overall Width	11 ft (3 m)
Wheelbase	16 ft (5 m)

Dump

Capacity - Heaped	29 cu yd (22 cu m)
Capacity - Struck	22 cu yd (17 cu m)
Rated Payload	79,986 lbs (36,281 kg)

Engine

Displacement	891 cu in (14,601 cu cm)
Engine Model	3406
Gross Power	385 hp (287 kw)

Operating Specifications

Fuel Capacity	119 gal (450 l)
Tire Size	front 29.5x25 Radials rear 33.25x29 Radials

Transmission

Max Speed	34 mph (55 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4

Weights

Front Axle - empty	38,310 lbs (17,377 kg)
Front Axle - loaded	55,292 lbs (25,080 kg)
Rear Axle - empty	23,479 lbs (10,650 kg)
Rear Axle - loaded	86,483 lbs (39,228 kg)
Total Empty	61,789 lbs (28,027 kg)
Total Loaded	141,775 lbs (64,308 kg)

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