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Caterpillar D8L

Caterpillar D8L tractor
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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

Cut:25.9 inches (65 cm)
Lift:50.6 inches (128 cm)
Tilt:33.5 inches (85 cm)
Model:Caterpillar 8S
Mount:front-mount
Width:164 inches (416 cm)
Height:71 inches (180 cm)
Weight:12147 lbs (5509 kg)
Lift type:hydraulic-lift

177" Blade

Cut:25.9 inches (65 cm)
Lift:50.6 inches (128 cm)
Tilt:36 inches (91 cm)
Model:Caterpillar 8U
Mount:front-mount
Width:177 inches (449 cm)
Height:71 inches (180 cm)
Weight:13763 lbs (6242 kg)
Lift type:hydraulic-lift

191" Blade

Cut:33 inches (83 cm)
Lift:48 inches (121 cm)
Tilt:34 inches (86 cm)
Model:Caterpillar 8A
Mount:front-mount
Width:191 inches (485 cm)
Height:51 inches (129 cm)
Weight:13090 lbs (5937 kg)
Angling:25°
Lift type:hydraulic-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)

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