Caterpillar industrial tractors
Caterpillar D8T
The Caterpillar D8T is a bulldozer manufactured by Caterpillar from 2011 to 2025. It features a powerful 15.2L 6-cylinder turbocharged aftercooled diesel engine delivering 348 hp gross and 310 hp net. The tractor uses a 3-speed power shift transmission and a crawler drive with double reduction planetary final drives. It has a fuel capacity of 170 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 19.8 gallons with load sensing hydraulics. The D8T offers various front-mount blade attachments including 155", 168", and 196" blades with hydraulic lift. Dimensions include a length of 182 inches, width of 120 inches, and operating weight up to 87,733 lbs. The cab is standard with available air-conditioning. Electrical system includes a 150 amp alternator and four 12-volt batteries.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Caterpillar D8T
Power
| Engine (net) | 310 hp (231.2 kW) |
|---|---|
| Engine (gross) | 348 hp (259.5 kW) |
Engine
| Type | turbocharged aftercooled diesel |
|---|---|
| Model | Caterpillar C15 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled inline |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 6-cylinder |
| Emissions | Interim Tier IV |
| Rated RPM | 1850 |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.40x6.75 inches (137 x 171 mm) |
| Power (net) | 310 hp (231.2 kW) |
| Displacement | 928 ci (15.2 L) |
| Oil capacity | 40 qts (37.9 L) |
| Power (gross) | 348 hp (259.5 kW) |
| Starter volts | 24 |
| Coolant capacity | 81.2 qts (76.8 L) |
Tracks
| Width | 24 inches (60 cm) |
|---|---|
| Area on ground | 5554 in² (3.6 m²) |
| Length on ground | 126 inches (320 cm) |
Capacity
| Fuel | 170 gal (643.5 L) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 19.8 gal (74.9 L) |
Dimensions
| Gauge | 82 inches (208 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 120 inches (304 cm) |
| Length | 182 inches (462 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 142 inches (360 cm) |
| 8A dozer length | 247 inches (627 cm) |
| 8U dozer length | 253 inches (642 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 67219 lbs (30490 kg) |
| 8SU dozer length | 240 inches (609 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 138 inches (350 cm) |
| Operating weight | 87733 lbs (39795 kg) |
Electrical
| Batteries | 4 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 150 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Type | load sensing |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 19.8 gal (74.9 L) |
| Pump flow | 60 gpm (227.1 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 73 gpm (276.3 lpm) |
Mechanical
| Cab | standard with available air-conditioning |
|---|---|
| Drive | crawler |
| Final drives | double reduction planetary |
Production
| Type | Bulldozer |
|---|---|
| Years made | 2011 - 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
Attachments
| 155" Blade | Cut22.6 inches (57 cm) Lift48.2 inches (122 cm) Tilt34.8 inches (88 cm) ModelCaterpillar 8SU Mountfront-mount Width155 inches (393 cm) Height66 inches (167 cm) Weight10557 lbs (4788 kg) Lift typehydraulic-lift |
|---|---|
| 168" Blade | Cut22.6 inches (57 cm) Lift48.2 inches (122 cm) Tilt37.5 inches (95 cm) ModelCaterpillar 8U Mountfront-mount Width168 inches (426 cm) Height69 inches (175 cm) Weight11800 lbs (5352 kg) Lift typehydraulic-lift |
| 196" Blade | Cut24.7 inches (62 cm) Lift51.5 inches (130 cm) Tilt28.7 inches (72 cm) ModelCaterpillar 8A Mountfront-mount Width196 inches (497 cm) Height46 inches (116 cm) Weight12035 lbs (5459 kg) Angling25° Lift typehydraulic-lift |
Transmission
| Type | power shift |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and reverse |
| Oil capacity | 164 qts (155.2 L) |
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