Caterpillar D9H Crawler Dozer Specs

Category: Crawler Dozers ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: D9H ➔

The Caterpillar D9H is a heavy crawler dozer produced by Caterpillar for earthmoving, mining, and large-scale construction applications. Built as part of the D9 series, the D9H is known for its high drawbar pull, durable undercarriage, and ability to handle demanding grading, ripping, and pushing tasks. It typically features a large diesel engine, powershift transmission, and a robust steel track undercarriage designed for traction in rough terrain. The D9H has been used in quarry work, land clearing, road building, and site preparation. It remains a recognized model in the crawler dozer category for its size, strength, and serviceability.

General Specifications

Caterpillar D9H Crawler Dozer General Specifications specifications
Approx. Machine Weight	72,400.00 lbs (32,840.13 kg) - Starting 1974
Forward Speed - 1st	2.50 mph (4.02 kph) - Starting 1974
Forward Speed - 2nd	4.30 mph (6.92 kph) - Starting 1974
Forward Speed - 3rd	6.70 mph (10.78 kph) - Starting 1974
Horse- power FW/ Drawbar	410.00 hp (305.74 kw) - Starting 1974
Overall Height	106.00 in (269.24 cm) - Starting 1974
Overall Length	221.00 in (561.34 cm) - Starting 1974
Overall Width	119.00 in (302.26 cm) - Starting 1974
Product Identification Prefix	90V - Starting 1974
Remarks	Standard Model - Starting 1974
Track Gauge	90.00 in (228.60 cm) - Starting 1974
Trans- mission	PS - Starting 1974
Years Built	1974 - 1981

Dimensions

Caterpillar D9H Crawler Dozer Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.17 ft (0.36 m)
Height	11.67 ft (3.56 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	13.25 ft (4.04 m)
Length	23.75 ft (7.24 m)
Length Of Track On Ground	11.01 ft (3.36 m)
Length W/ Blade	42.50 ft (12.95 m)
Length W/O Blade	38.25 ft (11.66 m)
Weight	72,400.00 lbs (32,840.13 kg)
Width	16.00 ft (4.88 m)
Width Over Tracks	9.91 ft (3.02 m)

Engine

Caterpillar D9H Crawler Dozer Engine specifications
Displacement	1,470.70 cu in (24,100.51 cu cm)
Engine Model	D353
Gross Power	820.00 hp (611.48 kw)

Operational

Caterpillar D9H Crawler Dozer Operational specifications
Fuel Capacity	229.90 gal (870.17 l)
Operating Weight	185,430.90 lbs (84,110.15 kg)

Standard Blade

Caterpillar D9H Crawler Dozer Standard Blade specifications
Width	14.50 ft (4.42 m)

Transmission

Caterpillar D9H Crawler Dozer Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	6.60 mph (10.62 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	8.30 mph (13.36 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears	3
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Transmission Type	powershift

Undercarriage

Caterpillar D9H Crawler Dozer Undercarriage specifications
Ground Contact Area	6336 in2
Ground Pressure	14.7 psi
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	7
Standard Shoe Size	24.02 in (61.01 cm)
Track Gauge	7.52 ft (2.29 m)

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