Construction Equipment Guide
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The Caterpillar D5 is a mid-size crawler dozer used for grading, earthmoving, site preparation, and general construction work. Built by Caterpillar, the D5 is known for its balance of power, maneuverability, and versatility in confined and medium-duty applications. It typically features a tracked undercarriage, a front-mounted blade, and a diesel engine designed for efficient pushing and dozing performance. The D5 is used in road building, land clearing, utility work, and material handling. As part of the crawler dozer category, it is designed to provide traction and stability on uneven or soft ground while supporting a range of attachments and configurations.
| Blade Cap. | 5.2 cu yd Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Blade Capacity | 5.2 cu yd Starting 2023 Model Year |
| Engine | C7.1 Starting 2023 Model Year |
| Engine Power hp (kW) | 170 (126.8) Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Engine Type | Cat C7.1 Starting 2019 Model Year |
| Net Power | 170.00 hp (126.77 kw) Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Operating Weight | 42,623.00 lbs (19,333.49 kg) Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Weight lbs (kg) | 42,263 (19,170) Starting 2025 Model Year |