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Caterpillar D8T

Caterpillar D8T tractor
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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

Cut:22.6 inches (57 cm)
Lift:48.2 inches (122 cm)
Tilt:34.8 inches (88 cm)
Model:Caterpillar 8SU
Mount:front-mount
Width:155 inches (393 cm)
Height:66 inches (167 cm)
Weight:10557 lbs (4788 kg)
Lift type:hydraulic-lift

168" Blade

Cut:22.6 inches (57 cm)
Lift:48.2 inches (122 cm)
Tilt:37.5 inches (95 cm)
Model:Caterpillar 8U
Mount:front-mount
Width:168 inches (426 cm)
Height:69 inches (175 cm)
Weight:11800 lbs (5352 kg)
Lift type:hydraulic-lift

196" Blade

Cut:24.7 inches (62 cm)
Lift:51.5 inches (130 cm)
Tilt:28.7 inches (72 cm)
Model:Caterpillar 8A
Mount:front-mount
Width:196 inches (497 cm)
Height:46 inches (116 cm)
Weight:12035 lbs (5459 kg)
Angling:25°
Lift type:hydraulic-lift

Transmission

Type:power shift
Gears:3 forward and reverse
Oil capacity:164 qts (155.2 L)

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