Caterpillar D8 Crawler Dozer Specs

Category: Crawler Dozers ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: D8 ➔

The Caterpillar D8 is a heavy-duty crawler dozer used in earthmoving, mining, forestry, road construction, and site preparation. Built by Caterpillar, the D8 is known for its large blade capacity, strong drawbar pull, and durable undercarriage designed for demanding ground conditions. It is commonly used for bulk grading, ripping, land clearing, and material pushing on rough terrain. The D8 series has been produced in multiple configurations over time, with updates to engine performance, operator controls, and emissions systems. As a crawler dozer, the Caterpillar D8 operates on tracks for improved traction, stability, and flotation in soft or uneven ground.

General Specifications

Caterpillar D8 Crawler Dozer General Specifications specifications
Engine Power	363.00 hp (270.69 kw) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Engine Type	Cat C15 — Starting 2024 Model Year
Weight	87,083.00 lbs (39,500.23 kg) — Starting 2025 Model Year

Air Conditioning System

Caterpillar D8 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

Dimensions

Caterpillar D8 Crawler Dozer Dimensions specifications
Height	11.42 ft (3.48 m)
Length	21.00 ft (6.40 m)
Weight	73,850.00 lbs (33,497.84 kg)
Width	8.58 ft (2.62 m)

Engine

Caterpillar D8 Crawler Dozer Engine specifications
Build Number	22A — Starting 2026 Model Year
Emissions	U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/ EU Stage V/Japan 2014/Korea Stage V/China Nonroad Stage IV — Starting 2026 Model Year
Engine Model	Cat® C15 — Starting 2026 Model Year
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN)	368 mhp — Starting 2026 Model Year
Net Power - ISO 9249/SAE J1349	363.00 hp (270.69 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Power - Net	363.00 hp (270.69 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Lgp

Caterpillar D8 Crawler Dozer Lgp specifications
Blade	LGP Semi-Universal (SU) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Blade Capacity	12.9 cu yd — Starting 2026 Model Year
Ground Pressure	7.9 psi — Starting 2026 Model Year
Operating Weight	83,963.00 lbs (38,085.02 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Width of Standard Shoe	38.00 in (96.52 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Lgp Waste Handler

Caterpillar D8 Crawler Dozer Lgp Waste Handler specifications
Blade	Semi-Universal (SU) Landfill — Starting 2026 Model Year
Blade Capacity	27.7 cu yd — Starting 2026 Model Year
Ground Pressure	8.6 psi — Starting 2026 Model Year
Operating Weight	91,591.00 lbs (41,545.03 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Width of Standard Shoe	38.00 in (96.52 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar D8 Crawler Dozer Service Refill Capacities specifications
DEF Tank	8.70 gal (32.93 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Fuel Tank	165.60 gal (626.80 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Standard Su

Caterpillar D8 Crawler Dozer Standard Su specifications
Blade	Semi-Universal (SU) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Blade Capacity	13.47 cu yd — Starting 2026 Model Year
Ground Pressure	13 psi — Starting 2026 Model Year
Operating Weight	87,083.00 lbs (39,500.23 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Width of Standard Shoe	24.00 in (60.96 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Sustainability

Caterpillar D8 Crawler Dozer Sustainability specifications
Recyclability	98% — Starting 2026 Model Year

Transmission

Caterpillar D8 Crawler Dozer Transmission specifications
Powertrain	Fully Automatic 4-Speed with Lock-up Clutch (LUC) torque divider — Starting 2026 Model Year

Waste Handler

Caterpillar D8 Crawler Dozer Waste Handler specifications
Blade	Semi-Universal (SU) Landfill — Starting 2026 Model Year
Blade Capacity	27.7 cu yd — Starting 2026 Model Year
Ground Pressure	12.1 psi — Starting 2026 Model Year
Operating Weight	87,964.00 lbs (39,899.85 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Width of Standard Shoe	26.00 in (66.04 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Weights

Caterpillar D8 Crawler Dozer Weights specifications
Operating Weight	87,083.00 lbs (39,500.23 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year

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