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Caterpillar D5B

The Caterpillar D5B is a bulldozer produced from 1977 to 1985 by Caterpillar. It features a 105 hp (78.3 kW) Caterpillar 3306 6-cylinder diesel engine with a displacement of 10.5 L. The D5B offers two transmission options: a 5-speed direct drive with 5 forward and 4 reverse gears, and a 3-speed power shift with 3 forward and reverse gears. It is a crawler drive machine with a four-post ROPS and optional cab with air-conditioning. The fuel capacity is 65 gallons (246.0 L) and the hydraulic system capacity is 13 gallons (49.2 L) with an open center type hydraulic system operating at 2250 psi (155.1 bar) and 43 gpm (162.8 lpm) pump flow. Dimensions include a length of 143 inches (363 cm), shipping weight of 20400 lbs (9253 kg), and operating weight of 25800 lbs (11702 kg). The D5B uses 16-inch wide tracks with 87 inches (220 cm) length on ground. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery and 19 amp alternator charging system. Attachments include front-mount blades 143" (5A) and 104" (5S) with hydraulic lift and manual or hydraulic angle control.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Caterpillar D5B

Power

Engine (net):105 hp (78.3 kW)

Engine

Type:diesel
Model:Caterpillar 3306
Cooling:liquid-cooled inline
Starter:electric
Cylinders:6-cylinder
Rated RPM:1750
Bore/Stroke:4.75x6.00 inches (121 x 152 mm)
Power (net):105 hp (78.3 kW)
Displacement:638 ci (10.5 L)
Oil capacity:29 qts (27.4 L)
Starter volts:24
Coolant capacity:36 qts (34.1 L)

Height

Cab:119 inches (302 cm)
Hood:69 inches (175 cm)
ROPS:109 inches (276 cm)
Exhaust:116 inches (294 cm)

Tracks

Width:16 inches (40 cm)
Area on ground:2800 in² (1.8 m²)
Length on ground:87 inches (220 cm)

Capacity

Fuel:65 gal (246.0 L)
Hydraulic system:13 gal (49.2 L)

Dimensions

Gauge:60 inches (152 cm), 74 inches (187 cm)
Length:143 inches (363 cm)
Ripper:3050 lbs (1383 kg)
5A dozer length:180 inches (457 cm)
5S dozer length:181 inches (459 cm)
Shipping weight:20400 lbs (9253 kg)
Operating weight:25800 lbs (11702 kg)

Electrical

Battery volts:12
Charging amps:19
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Capacity:13 gal (49.2 L)
Pressure:2250 psi (155.1 bar)
Pump flow:43 gpm (162.8 lpm)

Mechanical

ROPS:Four-post ROPS. Cab available with air-conditioning.
Drive:crawler

Production

Type:Bulldozer
Manufacturer:Caterpillar
Original price:$66,060 in 1985
Years produced:1977 - 1985

Attachments

Blade 104"

Cut:19.9 inches (50 cm)
Lift:34.2 inches (86 cm)
Tilt:40 inches (101 cm)
Model:Caterpillar 5S
Mount:front-mount
Width:104 inches (264 cm)
Height:38 inches (96 cm)
Weight:3000 lbs (1360 kg)
Lift type:hydraulic-lift

Blade 143"

Cut:21.7 inches (55 cm)
Lift:32.2 inches (81 cm)
Tilt:11 inches (27 cm)
Model:Caterpillar 5A
Mount:front-mount
Width:143 inches (363 cm)
Height:33.7 inches (85 cm)
Weight:4200 lbs (1905 kg)
Angling:25°
Lift type:hydraulic-lift
Angle type:manual-angle

Transmission

Options:5-speed direct drive, 3-speed power shift

Power shift

Type:power shift
Gears:3 forward and reverse

Direct drive

Type:direct drive
Gears:5 forward and 4 reverse

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