The Caterpillar D3C III is a compact crawler dozer designed for grading, earthmoving, and site preparation work. As part of Caterpillar's D3 series, the D3C III is commonly used in construction, landscaping, utility work, and light land clearing. It features a tracked undercarriage for traction and stability on uneven ground, along with a front-mounted blade for pushing and leveling material. The machine is known for its maneuverability in confined job sites and its suitability for finish grading and general dozing applications. The D3C III remains a recognized model in the crawler dozer category for small to medium earthmoving tasks.
Dimensions
Caterpillar D3C III Crawler Dozer Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance
0.99 ft (0.30 m)
Height
8.58 ft (2.62 m)
Height To Top Of Cab
8.75 ft (2.67 m)
Length
12.33 ft (3.76 m)
Length Of Track On Ground
6.25 ft (1.90 m)
Length W/ Blade
12.39 ft (3.78 m)
Length W/O Blade
9.63 ft (2.94 m)
Weight
15,518.00 lbs (7,038.86 kg)
Width
6.00 ft (1.83 m)
Width Over Tracks
6.00 ft (1.83 m)
Engine
Caterpillar D3C III Crawler Dozer Engine specifications
Displacement
305.00 cu in (4,998.07 cu cm)
Engine Make
2236
Engine Model
3046
Gross Power
78.00 hp (58.17 kw)
Net Power
71.00 hp (52.95 kw)
Number Of Cylinders
6
Power Measured @
2400 rpm
Hydraulic System
Caterpillar D3C III Crawler Dozer Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity
14.30 gpm (54.13 lpm)
Pump Type
Gear
Relief Valve Pressure
2500 psi
Operational
Caterpillar D3C III Crawler Dozer Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage
55 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
2.40 gal (9.08 l)
Engine Oil Capacity
3.50 gal (13.25 l)
Final Drives Fluid Capacity
2.60 gal (9.84 l)
Fuel Capacity
32.30 gal (122.26 l)
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity
15.10 gal (57.15 l)
Operating Voltage
12 V
Operating Weight
15,518.00 lbs (7,038.86 kg)
Powertrain Fluid Capacity
7.50 gal (28.39 l)
Standard Blade
Caterpillar D3C III Crawler Dozer Standard Blade specifications
Blade Angle (Both Directions)
25 degrees
Capacity
1.7 cu yd
Cutting Depth
15.70 in (39.88 cm)
Height
33.20 in (84.33 cm)
Width
8.20 ft (2.50 m)
Transmission
Caterpillar D3C III Crawler Dozer Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward
6.70 mph (10.78 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse
7.10 mph (11.43 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears
3
Number Of Reverse Gears
3
Transmission Type
Power Shift
Undercarriage
Caterpillar D3C III Crawler Dozer Undercarriage specifications
Ground Pressure
6.45 psi
Number Of Shoes Per Side
37
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side
5
Standard Shoe Size
15.99 in (40.61 cm)
Track Gauge
4.67 ft (1.42 m)
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