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Caterpillar D3G Crawler Dozer

Category: Crawler Dozers ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: D3G ➔

The Caterpillar D3G is a compact crawler dozer designed for grading, site preparation, and light earthmoving work. It is part of Caterpillar's D3 series and is commonly used in construction, landscaping, utility, and agricultural applications. The D3G features a tracked undercarriage for traction and stability on soft or uneven ground, along with a front blade for pushing, leveling, and backfilling material. Typical configurations include a diesel engine, hydrostatic transmission, and operator controls suited for precise maneuvering in confined areas. The Caterpillar D3G is recognized as a small dozer for general-purpose dozing and finish grading tasks.

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Dimensions

Ground Clearance	1.30 ft (0.40 m)
Height - Top of Cab	9.00 ft (2.74 m)
Length of Track on Ground	10.20 ft (3.11 m)
Length w/ Blade	13.20 ft (4.02 m)
Length w/o Blade	10.20 ft (3.11 m)
Width Over Tracks	6.10 ft (1.86 m)

Engine

Bore	3.70 in (9.40 cm)
Displacement	305.00 cu in (4,998.07 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat 3046T
Gross Power	77.00 hp (57.42 kw)
Net Power	70.00 hp (52.20 kw)
Power Measured @	2200 rpm
Stroke	4.70 in (11.94 cm)

Hydraulic System

Pump Flow Capacity	2,900.00 gpm (10,976.50 lpm)
Relief Valve Pressure	8.9 psi

Operating Specifications

Cooling System Fluid Capacity	5.50 gal (20.82 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	3.40 gal (12.87 l)
Final Drives Fluid Capacity	3.60 gal (13.63 l)
Fuel Capacity	43.60 gal (165.03 l)
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity	12.00 gal (45.42 l)
Operating Weight	16,227.00 lbs (7,360.45 kg)

Ripper

Ripper Type

Parallelogram

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System	5.50 gal (20.82 l)
Fuel Tank	43.60 gal (165.03 l)

Standard Blade

Blade Angle (both directions)	25 degrees
Capacity	1.90 cu yd (1.45 cu m)
Height	36.90 in (93.73 cm)
Width	8.10 ft (2.47 m)

Standards

FOPS	SAE J231-JAN81 ISO 3449-92
ROPS	SAE J397-OCT95 SAE J1040-MAY94 ISO 3471-94 ISO 3164-95

Transmission

Max Speed - Forward	5.60 mph (9.01 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	6.00 mph (9.66 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	1
Number of Reverse Gears	1
Transmission Type	dual path closed loop hydrostatic

Undercarriage

Ground Contact Area	2,586.00 cu in (42,377.04 cu cm)
Ground Pressure	6.3 psi
Number of Shoes per Side	39
Number of Track Rollers per Side	6
Standard Shoe Size	16.00 in (40.64 cm)
Track Gauge	4.80 ft (1.46 m)

Winch

Drum Diameter	10.00 in (25.40 cm)
Drum Width	10.80 in (27.43 cm)
Weight	1,345.00 lbs (610.08 kg)

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