Caterpillar industrial tractors

Caterpillar D4E

The Caterpillar D4E is an industrial crawler tractor produced from 1977 to 1984. It features an 80 hp Caterpillar 3304 7.0L 4-cylinder diesel engine with direct injection and liquid cooling. The tractor offers two transmission options: a 5-speed gear and a 3-speed power shift. It has a crawler drive with spur gear final drives and safety features including a four-post ROPS with an optional air-conditioned cab. The D4E has a fuel capacity of 38.6 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 6 gallons. It weighs between 16,038 and 20,040 pounds depending on configuration. The tractor supports various front-mount blades including the 96" Caterpillar 4S and the 123" Caterpillar 4A, both with hydraulic lift. Electrical charging is provided by an alternator with 35 amps standard and 50 amps optional.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Caterpillar D4E

Power

Engine (net)	80 hp (59.7 kW)

Engine

Type	diesel
Model	Caterpillar 3304
Cooling	liquid-cooled inline
Starter	electric
Cylinders	4-cylinder
Rated RPM	1900 (direct drive), 2000 (power shift)
Bore/Stroke	4.75x6.00 inches (121 x 152 mm)
Fuel system	direct injection
Power (net)	80 hp (59.7 kW)
Displacement	425 ci (7.0 L)
Oil capacity	20 qts (18.9 L)
Starter volts	24
Coolant capacity	32 qts (30.3 L)

Capacity

Fuel	38.6 gal (146.1 L)
Hydraulic system	6 gal (22.7 L)

Electrical

Charging amps	35 (50 Optional)
Charging system	alternator

Hydraulics

Capacity	6 gal (22.7 L)
Pressure	1200 psi (82.7 bar), 1730 psi (119.3 bar)
Pump flow	20.4 gpm (77.2 lpm), 37.8 gpm (143.1 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive	crawler
Safety	Four-post ROPS. Cab available with air-conditioning.
Final drives	spur gear

Production

Type	Industrial Crawler tractor
Years made	1977 - 1984
Original price	$38,190 in 1985

Attachments

96" Blade	Cut15.5 inches (39 cm) Lift32.3 inches (82 cm) Tilt13.3 inches (33 cm) ModelCaterpillar 4S Mountfront-mount Width96 inches (243 cm) Height33.1 inches (84 cm) Weight1940 lbs (879 kg) Lift typehydraulic-lift
123" Blade	Cut14.4 inches (36 cm) Lift31.9 inches (81 cm) ModelCaterpillar 4A Mountfront-mount Width123 inches (312 cm) Height27.8 inches (70 cm) Weight2250 lbs (1020 kg) Angling25° Lift typehydraulic-lift

Transmission

Gear type	gear
Gears (gear)	5 forward and reverse
Power shift type	power shift
Gears (power shift)	3 forward and reverse
Oil capacity (gear)	9 qts (8.5 L)
Transmission options	5-speed gear, 3-speed power shift
Oil capacity (power shift)	42 qts (39.7 L)

Dimensions & Tracks

Gauge	60 inches (152 cm), 70 inches (177 cm)
Length	126 inches (320 cm)
Weight	16038 to 20040 pounds
Track width	16 inches (40 cm)
Height (cab)	115 inches (292 cm)
Height (ROPS)	108 inches (274 cm)
Ripper weight	2381 lbs
4A dozer length	152 inches (386 cm)
4S dozer length	152 inches (386 cm)
Shipping weight	16038 lbs (direct drive), 16204 lbs (power shift)
Operating weight	19874 lbs (direct drive), 20040 lbs (power shift)
Track area on ground	2372 in² (1.5 m²)
Track length on ground	74 inches (187 cm)