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Caterpillar D8L SA Special Application

Caterpillar D8L SA Special Application tractor
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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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