The Caterpillar D5 is a medium-size crawler dozer used for grading, earthmoving, site preparation, road building, and general construction work. Built by Caterpillar, the D5 is known for its tracked undercarriage, strong pushing power, and maneuverability in confined or uneven terrain. Depending on model year and configuration, the D5 may be equipped with a straight blade, angle blade, or other attachments for dozing and finish grading. It is commonly used in construction, land clearing, utility work, and material handling. The Caterpillar D5 remains a widely recognized crawler dozer in the heavy equipment industry.
General Specifications
Caterpillar D5 Crawler Dozer General Specifications specifications
Engine Power
170.00 hp (126.77 kw) — Starting 2019 Model Year
Engine Type
Cat C7.1 — Starting 2019 Model Year
Weight
42,263.00 lbs (19,170.20 kg) — Starting 2024 Model Year
Air Conditioning System
Caterpillar D5 Crawler Dozer Air Conditioning System specifications
Air Conditioning
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.36 kg (3 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.95 metric tonnes (2.14 tons). — Starting 2026 Model Year
