Caterpillar
Caterpillar D8L SA Special Application
The Caterpillar D8L SA Special Application is an agricultural crawler tractor produced from 1984 to 1987. It features a powerful 400 hp turbocharged aftercooled diesel engine, a 3-speed power shift transmission, and a crawler drive with double-reduction planetary final drives. The tractor offers a cab with air-conditioning and is designed for heavy-duty agricultural applications. It has a fuel capacity of 189 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 23.5 gallons with load sensing hydraulics. The D8L SA has a shipping weight of approximately 77,692 lbs and an operating weight of 80,820 lbs, with dimensions suitable for agricultural crawler use.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Caterpillar D8L SA Special Application
Power
| Engine | 400 hp (298.3 kW) |
|---|---|
| Drawbar (claimed) | 335 hp (249.8 kW) |
Engine
| Type | turbocharged aftercooled diesel |
|---|---|
| Model | Caterpillar 3408 |
| Power | 400 hp (298.3 kW) |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 8-cylinder 32-valve |
| Rated RPM | 1900 |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.40x6.00 inches (137 x 152 mm) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Displacement | 1099 ci (18.0 L) |
| Oil capacity | 48 qts (45.4 L) |
| Configuration | liquid-cooled V-8 |
| Starter volts | 24 |
| Coolant capacity | 98 qts (92.7 L) |
Height
| Cab | 142 inches (360 cm) |
|---|---|
| Exhaust | 149 inches (378 cm) |
| Steering wheel | 114 inches (289 cm) |
Tracks
| Width | 36 inches (91 cm) |
|---|---|
| Other widths | 26 inches (66 cm), 28 inches (71 cm) |
| Area on ground | 9108 in² (5.9 m²) |
| Length on ground | 126.5 inches (321 cm) |
Capacity
| Fuel | 189 gal (715.4 L) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 23.5 gal (88.9 L) |
Variants
| D8L | bulldozer |
|---|
Dimensions
| Gauge | 100 inches (254 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 136 inches (345 cm) |
| Length | 215 inches (546 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 77692 lbs (35241 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 18 inches (45 cm) |
| Operating weight | 80820 lbs (36659 kg) |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
|---|---|
| Battery AH | 172 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 35 |
| Optional amps | 50 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Type | load sensing |
|---|---|
| Valves | 4 |
| Capacity | 23.5 gal (88.9 L) |
| Pressure | 2500 psi (172.4 bar) |
| Pump flow | 30 gpm (113.6 lpm) |
Mechanical
| ROPS | Cab available with air-conditioning |
|---|---|
| Drive | crawler |
| Final drives | double-reduction planetary |
Production
| Type | Agricultural Crawler tractor |
|---|---|
| Original price | $272,180 in 1985 |
| Years produced | 1984 - 1987 |
Transmission
| Type | power shift |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and reverse |
| Clutch | wet disc |
| Oil capacity | 176 qts (166.6 L) |
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