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Caterpillar 844 Wheel Dozer

Category: Wheel Dozers ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 844 ➔

The Caterpillar 844 Wheel Dozer is a powerful and efficient machine designed for tough earthmoving tasks. With a blade capacity of 20.8 cubic yards and a gross power of 620 horsepower, this wheel dozer is equipped to handle demanding jobs with ease. Meeting safety standards with features like ROPS/FOPS cab and sound performance levels, the Caterpillar 844 Wheel Dozer offers reliable performance and precision in various working conditions.

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Axles

Front	Fixed
Maximum Single-Wheel Rise and Fall	23 in (57 cm)
Rear	Oscillating 11 degrees

Blades

Blade Capacity	21 cu yd (16 cu m)
Blade Height	6 ft (2 m)
Blade Width	18 ft (5 m)

Brakes

Meets SAE/ISO 3450 1996.

Cab

ROPS/FOPS	Meets SAE and ISO standards.
Sound Performance Levels	Meets ANSI SAE and ISO standards.

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	2 ft (0 m)
Height - Top of Cab	17 ft (5 m)
Length with Blade on Ground	36 ft (11 m)
Wheelbase	15 ft (5 m)
Width Over Tires	14 ft (4 m)

Engine

Bore	5 in (14 cm)
Displacement	1,648 cu in (27,001 cu cm)
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	Cat 3412E
Flywheel Power	620 hp (462 kw)
Gross Power	620 hp (462 kw)
Number of Cylinders	12
Power Measured @	2000 rpm
Stroke	6 in (15 cm)

Operating Specifications

Blade Capacities	15.9 to 30.7 m3 20.7 to 40.2 yd3
Fuel Capacity	212 gal (803 l)
Ground Clearance	2 ft (0 m)
Operating Weight	155,117 lbs (70,360 kg)
Tire Size	45/65-R39 PR

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System	50 gal (190 l)
Crankcase	25 gal (95 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Front	72 gal (271 l)
Fuel Tank - Standard	260 gal (984 l)
Hydraulic Tank	141 gal (534 l)
Transmission	29 gal (110 l)

Steering System

Steering Angle

35 degrees

Tires

Standard Tire Size

Two choices available.

Transmission

Converter Drive - Forward 1	4 mph (7 kph)
Converter Drive - Forward 2	8 mph (12 kph)
Converter Drive - Forward 3	13 mph (21 kph)
Converter Drive - Reverse 1	5 mph (8 kph)
Converter Drive - Reverse 2	8 mph (14 kph)
Converter Drive - Reverse 3	14 mph (23 kph)
Direct Drive - Forward 1	4.5 mile/h
Direct Drive - Forward 2	8 mph (13 kph)
Direct Drive - Forward 3	14 mph (23 kph)
Direct Drive - Reverse 1	5 mph (8 kph)
Direct Drive - Reverse 3	15 mph (25 kph)
Max Speed - Forward	13 mph (21 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	14 mph (23 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	3
Number of Forward Speeds	3
Number of Reverse Gears	3
Number of Reverse Speeds	3

Weights

Operating Weight

156,120 lbs (70,815 kg)

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