Caterpillar D5K Crawler Dozer Specs

Category: Crawler Dozers ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: D5K ➔

The Caterpillar D5K is a compact crawler dozer designed for grading, site preparation, and general earthmoving work. It is part of Caterpillar's D Series dozer lineup and is commonly used in construction, landscaping, utility work, and road maintenance. The D5K features a tracked undercarriage for traction and stability on uneven ground, along with a blade system for pushing, leveling, and backfilling material. It is typically selected for applications that require maneuverability, precise control, and efficient operation in confined jobsite conditions. The Caterpillar D5K crawler dozer is recognized for versatility, durability, and compatibility with a range of attachments and work tools.

Blade

Caterpillar D5K Crawler Dozer Blade specifications
Blade Capacity - Intermediate	2.8 cu yd
Blade Capacity - Lgp	3.1 cu yd
Blade Capacity - Xl	2.9 cu yd
Blade Height - Intermediate	39.80 in (101.09 cm)
Blade Height - Lgp	39.80 in (101.09 cm)
Blade Height - Xl	42.20 in (107.19 cm)
Blade Width - Intermediate	115.00 in (292.10 cm)
Blade Width - Lgp	126.70 in (321.82 cm)
Blade Width - Xl	109.50 in (278.13 cm)
Digging Depth - Intermediate	22.50 in (57.15 cm)
Digging Depth - Lgp	22.50 in (57.15 cm)
Digging Depth - Xl	23.10 in (58.67 cm)

Engine

Caterpillar D5K Crawler Dozer Engine specifications
Bore	4.20 in (10.67 cm)
Caterpillar	96.00 hp (71.59 kw)
Displacement	269.00 cu in (4,408.13 cu cm)
Eec 80/1269	96.00 hp (71.59 kw)
Engine Model	CAT C4.4 ACERT
Iso 9249	96.00 hp (71.59 kw)
Power - Gross	100.00 hp (74.57 kw)
Power - Net	96.00 hp (71.59 kw)
Sae J1349	96.00 hp (71.59 kw)
Stroke	5.00 in (12.70 cm)

Hydraulic Controls

Caterpillar D5K Crawler Dozer Hydraulic Controls specifications
Pump Output	19.40 gpm (73.43 lpm)
Relief Valve Setting	2988 psi

Ripper

Caterpillar D5K 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	21.90 in (55.63 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 D5K 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 D5K 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 D5K 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 D5K Crawler Dozer Undercarriage specifications
Ground Contact Area - Lgp	4726 in2
Ground Contact Area - Lgp With 770 Mm (30 In) Shoes	5514 in2
Ground Contact Area - Xl	3652 in2
Ground Pressure - Lgp	4.52 psi
Ground Pressure - Lgp With 770 Mm (30 In) Shoes	3.93 psi
Ground Pressure - Xl	5.67 psi
Length - Track On Ground - Lgp	91.00 in (231.14 cm)
Length - Track On Ground - Xl	91.00 in (231.14 cm)
Shoe Width - Lgp	26.00 in (66.04 cm)
Shoe Width - Lgp Option 2	30.00 in (76.20 cm)
Shoe Width - Xl	20.00 in (50.80 cm)
Track Gauge - Lgp	69.00 in (175.26 cm)
Track Gauge - Lgp, 770 Mm (30 In)	73.20 in (185.93 cm)
Track Gauge - Xl	63.00 in (160.02 cm)

Weights

Caterpillar D5K Crawler Dozer Weights specifications
Operating Weight - Lgp	21,347.00 lbs (9,682.85 kg)
Operating Weight - Xl	20,741.00 lbs (9,407.97 kg)

Winch

Caterpillar D5K 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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