Caterpillar industrial tractors

Caterpillar D8L

The Caterpillar D8L is a bulldozer produced from 1982 to 1986. It features a powerful 335 hp Caterpillar 3408 18.0L 8-cylinder diesel engine with direct injection and a 3-speed power shift transmission. The tractor is crawler-driven with double reduction planetary final drives and offers a four-post ROPS with optional cab heating and air-conditioning. It has a fuel capacity of 199 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 23.5 gallons. The D8L supports various front-mount blades including the 164", 177", and 191" models with hydraulic lift. Its operating weight ranges from 67,226 to 82,243 pounds depending on configuration.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Caterpillar D8L

Power

Engine (net)	335 hp (249.8 kW)

Engine

Type	diesel
Model	Caterpillar 3408
Starter	electric
Cylinders	8-cylinder
Rated RPM	1900
Bore/Stroke	5.40x6.00 inches (137 x 152 mm)
Fuel system	direct injection
Power (net)	335 hp (249.8 kW)
Displacement	1099 ci (18.0 L)
Oil capacity	50 qts (47.3 L)
Configuration	liquid-cooled V-8
Starter volts	24
Coolant capacity	106 qts (100.3 L)

Capacity

Fuel	199 gal (753.2 L)
Hydraulic system	23.5 gal (88.9 L)

Electrical

Batteries	2
Battery AH	172
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	35 (50 Optional)
Charging system	alternator

Hydraulics

Capacity	23.5 gal (88.9 L)
Pressure	2500 psi (172.4 bar)
Pump flow	56 gpm (212.0 lpm)

Mechanical

ROPS	Four-post ROPS. Cab available with heat and air-conditioning.
Drive	crawler
Final drives	double reduction planetary

Production

Type	Bulldozer
Years made	1982 - 1986
Original price	$240,530 in 1985

Attachments

164" Blade	Cut25.9 inches (65 cm) Lift50.6 inches (128 cm) Tilt33.5 inches (85 cm) ModelCaterpillar 8S Mountfront-mount Width164 inches (416 cm) Height71 inches (180 cm) Weight12147 lbs (5509 kg) Lift typehydraulic-lift
177" Blade	Cut25.9 inches (65 cm) Lift50.6 inches (128 cm) Tilt36 inches (91 cm) ModelCaterpillar 8U Mountfront-mount Width177 inches (449 cm) Height71 inches (180 cm) Weight13763 lbs (6242 kg) Lift typehydraulic-lift
191" Blade	Cut33 inches (83 cm) Lift48 inches (121 cm) Tilt34 inches (86 cm) ModelCaterpillar 8A Mountfront-mount Width191 inches (485 cm) Height51 inches (129 cm) Weight13090 lbs (5937 kg) Angling25° Lift typehydraulic-lift

Transmission

Type	power shift
Gears	3 forward and reverse
Oil capacity	176 qts (166.6 L)

Dimensions & Tracks

Gauge	86.6 inches (219 cm)
Width	121 inches (307 cm)
Length	194.9 inches (495 cm)
Weight	67226 to 82243 pounds
Cab height	144 inches (365 cm)
Hood height	115 inches (292 cm)
Track width	22 inches
Exhaust height	151 inches (383 cm)
8A dozer length	257.5 inches (654 cm)
8S dozer length	249.5 inches (633 cm)
8U dozer length	263.4 inches (669 cm)
Shipping weight	67226 lbs (30493 kg)
Operating weight	82243 lbs (37305 kg) Weight with 8S bulldozer.
Track area on ground	5565 in² (3.6 m²)
Track length on ground	126.5 inches (321 cm)