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Caterpillar D5G Crawler Dozer

Category: Crawler Dozers ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: D5G ➔

Caterpillar D5G crawler dozer is a mid-size tracked bulldozer designed for grading, earthmoving, site preparation, and general construction work. Part of Caterpillar's D5 series, the D5G uses a crawler undercarriage for traction and stability on soft, uneven, or sloped ground. It is commonly equipped with a front blade for pushing and leveling material and may be paired with a rear ripper for breaking compacted soil. The D5G is used in road building, land clearing, utility work, and agricultural applications. Its compact size and maneuverability make it suitable for confined job sites 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	10.50 ft (3.20 m)
Length w/ Blade	14.30 ft (4.36 m)
Width Over Tracks	6.80 ft (2.07 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	99.00 hp (73.83 kw)
Net Power	90.00 hp (67.11 kw)
Stroke	4.70 in (11.94 cm)

Operating Specifications

Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4.30 gal (16.28 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	3.50 gal (13.25 l)
Final Drives Fluid Capacity	3.90 gal (14.76 l)
Fuel Capacity	49.50 gal (187.36 l)
Operating Weight	20,547.10 lbs (9,320.02 kg)

Ripper

Ripper Type

Parallelogram

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System	4.30 gal (16.28 l)
Fuel Tank	48.60 gal (183.95 l)

Standard Blade

Blade Angle (both directions)	25 degrees
Capacity	2.90 cu yd (2.22 cu m)
Height	43.40 in (110.24 cm)
Width	8.90 ft (2.71 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)

Undercarriage

Ground Contact Area	36,631,225.10 cu in (600,279,556.89 cu cm)
Ground Pressure	5.4 psi
Number of Shoes per Side	39
Number of Track Rollers per Side	7
Standard Shoe Size	20.10 in (51.05 cm)
Track Gauge	5.10 ft (1.55 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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