Caterpillar industrial tractors

Caterpillar D9L

The Caterpillar D9L is an industrial crawler tractor produced from 1980 to 1987. It features a powerful 460 hp turbocharged 12-cylinder diesel engine, a 3-speed power shift transmission, and is designed for heavy-duty industrial applications. The tractor offers optional cab air-conditioning and planetary final drives. It has a fuel tank capacity of 255 gallons and hydraulic pump flow of 103 gpm. The D9L is equipped with 24 or 27-inch tracks and weighs between 90,605 and 111,910 pounds depending on configuration. Attachments include front-mount blades of 179 and 196 inches width.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Caterpillar D9L

Power

Engine (net)	460 hp (343.0 kW)

Engine

Type	turbocharged diesel
Model	Caterpillar 3412
Cooling	liquid-cooled
Starter	electric
Cylinders	12-cylinder
Fuel tank	255 gal (965.2 L)
Bore/Stroke	5.40x6.00 inches (137 x 152 mm)
Fuel system	direct injection
Power (net)	460 hp (343.0 kW)
Displacement	1649 ci (27.0 L)
Oil capacity	60 qts (56.8 L)
Starter volts	24
Coolant capacity	136 qts (128.7 L)

Height

Cab	166 inches (421 cm)
Hood	125 inches (317 cm)
Exhaust	174 inches (441 cm)

Tracks

Width	24 inches (60 cm), 27 inches (68 cm)
Area on ground	6706 in² (4.3 m²), 7533 in² (4.9 m²)
Length on ground	139.5 inches (354 cm)

Dimensions

Width	126 inches (320 cm)
Shipping weight	90605 lbs (41098 kg)
Length (tractor)	209 inches (530 cm)
Operating weight	111910 lbs (50762 kg)
Length (tractor with blade)	284 inches (721 cm)

Electrical

Batteries	4
Battery AH	172
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	35
Charging system	alternator

Hydraulics

Pump flow	103 gpm (389.9 lpm)

Mechanical

Cab	optional with available air-conditioning
Drive	crawler
Final drives	planetary

Production

Type	Industrial Crawler tractor
Built in	Peoria, Illinois, USA
Manufacturer	Caterpillar
Original price	$331,270 in 1985
Years produced	1980 - 1987

Attachments

Blade 179"	Cut24.7 inches (62 cm) Lift56.5 inches (143 cm) ModelCaterpillar 9S Mountfront-mount Width179 inches (454 cm) Height78 inches (198 cm) Weight18350 lbs (8323 kg)
Blade 196"	Cut24.7 inches (62 cm) Lift56.5 inches (143 cm) ModelCaterpillar 9U Mountfront-mount Width196 inches (497 cm) Height78 inches (198 cm) Weight19450 lbs (8822 kg)