Caterpillar D3K Crawler Dozer Specs

Category: Crawler Dozers ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: D3K ➔

The Caterpillar D3K is a compact crawler dozer designed for grading, site preparation, and general earthmoving work. It is part of Caterpillar's D3 series and is commonly used in construction, landscaping, utility work, and road maintenance. The D3K features a tracked undercarriage for traction and stability on soft or uneven ground, along with a dozer blade for pushing, leveling, and backfilling material. Its size supports maneuverability in confined job sites while maintaining dozing capability for light to medium-duty applications. The Caterpillar D3K is recognized as a versatile crawler dozer for tasks requiring controlled blade work and reliable ground contact.

Blade

Caterpillar D3K Crawler Dozer Blade specifications
Blade Capacity - Intermediate	2 cu yd
Blade Capacity - Lgp	2.2 cu yd
Blade Capacity - Xl	2 cu yd
Blade Height - Intermediate	33.90 in (86.11 cm)
Blade Height - Lgp	33.80 in (85.85 cm)
Blade Height - Xl	35.80 in (90.93 cm)
Blade Width - Intermediate	115.00 in (292.10 cm)
Blade Width - Lgp	124.00 in (314.96 cm)
Blade Width - Xl	104.20 in (264.67 cm)
Digging Depth - Intermediate	22.50 in (57.15 cm)
Digging Depth - Lgp	22.50 in (57.15 cm)
Digging Depth - Xl	22.50 in (57.15 cm)

Dimensions

Caterpillar D3K Crawler Dozer Dimensions specifications
Height	9.08 ft (2.77 m)
Length	14.00 ft (4.27 m)
Weight	18,525.00 lbs (8,402.81 kg)
Width	6.25 ft (1.90 m)

Engine

Caterpillar D3K Crawler Dozer Engine specifications
Bore	4.20 in (10.67 cm)
Caterpillar	74.00 hp (55.18 kw)
Displacement	269.00 cu in (4,408.13 cu cm)
Eec 80/1269	74.00 hp (55.18 kw)
Engine Model	CAT C4.4 ACERT
Iso 9249	74.00 hp (55.18 kw)
Power - Gross	81.00 hp (60.40 kw)
Power - Net	74.00 hp (55.18 kw)
Sae J1349	74.00 hp (55.18 kw)
Stroke	5.00 in (12.70 cm)

Hydraulic Controls

Caterpillar D3K Crawler Dozer Hydraulic Controls specifications
Pump Output	19.40 gpm (73.43 lpm)
Relief Valve Setting	2988 psi

Ripper

Caterpillar D3K Crawler Dozer Ripper specifications
Height	6.50 in (16.51 cm)
Maximum Digging Depth	13.30 in (33.78 cm)
Maximum Ground Clearance Under Tip	17.60 in (44.70 cm)
Maximum Reach - Ground Line	30.20 in (76.71 cm)
Number Of Shanks	3
Overall Width	67.30 in (170.94 cm)
Ripper Type	Parallelogram
Weight	1,222.00 lbs (554.29 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar D3K Crawler Dozer Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System	6.00 gal (22.71 l)
Crankcase - With Filter	3.00 gal (11.36 l)
Final Drive - Each - Lgp	2.60 gal (9.84 l)
Final Drive - Each - Xl	2.60 gal (9.84 l)
Fuel Tank	51.50 gal (194.93 l)
Transmission - Hydraulic Tank	15.70 gal (59.42 l)

Standards

Caterpillar D3K Crawler Dozer Standards specifications
Fops	SAE J231-JAN81, ISO 3449-92
Rops	SAE J397-OCT95, SAE J1040-MAY94, ISO 3471-94, ISO 3164-95

Transmission

Caterpillar D3K Crawler Dozer Transmission specifications
Drive Pumps	2
Maximum Travel Speed - Forward	5.60 mph (9.01 kph)
Maximum Travel Speed - Reverse	6.20 mph (9.98 kph)
Relief Valve Settings	6911 psi
Track Motors	2

Undercarriage

Caterpillar D3K Crawler Dozer Undercarriage specifications
Ground Contact Area - Lgp	4124 in2
Ground Contact Area - Xl	2637 in2
Ground Pressure - Lgp	4.3 psi
Ground Pressure - Xl	6.5 psi
Length - Track On Ground - Lgp	83.00 in (210.82 cm)
Length - Track On Ground - Xl	83.00 in (210.82 cm)
Shoe Width - Lgp	25.00 in (63.50 cm)
Shoe Width - Xl	16.00 in (40.64 cm)
Track Gauge - Lgp	68.00 in (172.72 cm)
Track Gauge - Xl	59.00 in (149.86 cm)

Weights

Caterpillar D3K Crawler Dozer Weights specifications
Operating Weight - Lgp	17,842.00 lbs (8,093.01 kg)
Operating Weight - Xl	17,185.00 lbs (7,794.99 kg)

Winch

Caterpillar D3K Crawler Dozer Winch specifications
Control	Hydraulic
Drum Capacity - Optional Cable	256.00 ft (78.03 m)
Drum Capacity - Recommended Cable	371.00 ft (113.08 m)
Drum Diameter	10.00 in (25.40 cm)
Drum Width	10.80 in (27.43 cm)
Maximum Line Pull - Bare Drum	40,000.00 lbs (18,143.72 kg)
Maximum Line Pull - Full Drum	25,000.00 lbs (11,339.82 kg)
Maximum Line Speed - Bare Drum	131 ft/min
Maximum Line Speed - Full Drum	207 ft/min
Overall Width	29.20 in (74.17 cm)
Rope Diameter - Optional	0.80 in (2.03 cm)
Rope Diameter - Recommended	0.70 in (1.78 cm)
Speed	Variable
Throat Clearance	6.80 in (17.27 cm)
Weight	1,345.00 lbs (610.08 kg)
Winch Drive	Hydrostatic
Winch Length	27.80 in (70.61 cm)

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