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Caterpillar SxS D9H

The Caterpillar SxS D9H is a bulldozer produced from 1974 to 1977. It consisted of two D9H tractors connected side-by-side behind a single blade, controlled from the left tractor. The left tractor was equipped with a 12 CFM compressor and two air supply tanks. It was built in Peoria, Illinois, USA, with a total of 13 units produced. The machine features a powerful 820 hp combined output from two Caterpillar D353 turbocharged diesel engines, a 3-speed power shift transmission, and crawler drive with planetary final drives. The bulldozer has optional cab air-conditioning and uses a 288-inch wide Caterpillar 9U Special front-mount blade with hydraulic lift. The machine weighs between 183,900 and 190,500 pounds and runs on 24-inch wide tracks.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Caterpillar SxS D9H

Power

Engine (net):820 hp (611.5 kW)

Engine

Type:turbocharged diesel
Model:Caterpillar D353
Cooling:liquid-cooled inline
Starter:electric
Cylinders:6-cylinder
Fuel tank:460 gal (1741.1 L) *Combined capacity of both machines.
Bore/Stroke:6.25x8.00 inches (159 x 203 mm)
Power (net):820 hp (611.5 kW)
Displacement:1473 ci (24.1 L)
Oil capacity:45 qts (42.6 L)
Starter volts:24
Coolant capacity:164 qts (155.2 L)

Dimensions

Gauge:228 inches (579 cm)
Length:221 inches (561 cm)
Weight:183900 to 190500 pounds
Track width:24 inches (60 cm)
Height (cab):143 inches (363 cm)
Shipping weight:183900 lbs (83417 kg)
Height (exhaust):148 inches (375 cm)
Operating weight:190500 lbs (86410 kg)
Track area on ground:6338 in² (4.1 m²)
Track length on ground:132 inches (335 cm)
9U Special dozer length:313 inches (795 cm)

Electrical

Batteries:4
Battery AH:200
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:50
Charging system:alternator

Mechanical

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

Production

Type:Bulldozer
Built in:Peoria, Illinois, USA
Years made:1974 - 1977
Description:The SxS D9H consisted of two D9H tractors connected side-by-side behind a single blade. The operator controlled both machines from the left-side tractor using pneumo-hydraulic controls. The left tractor was fitted with a 12 CFM compressor and two air supply tanks.
Total built:13

Attachments

Lift:hydraulic-lift
Blade:288" Blade
Mount:front-mount
Blade model:Caterpillar 9U Special
Blade width:288 inches (731 cm)
Blade height:86 inches (218 cm)

Transmission

Note:The Caterpillar SxS D9H consisted of two linked tractors so it had two D353 engines. Figures shown, except horsepower, are for a single engine.
Type:power shift
Gears:3 forward and reverse

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