- Category: Crawler Dozers ➔
- Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
- Model: D8K ➔
The Caterpillar D8K is a crawler dozer designed for heavy earthmoving, land clearing, and large-scale grading applications. Part of Caterpillar's D8 series, the D8K is known for its high drawbar pull, durable undercarriage, and ability to handle demanding site preparation and material pushing tasks. It is commonly used in mining, construction, forestry, and road building operations. The machine features a tracked undercarriage for traction and stability on rough terrain, along with a front-mounted blade for dozing and leveling material. The Caterpillar D8K remains a recognized model in the crawler dozer category for heavy-duty field work.
Dimensions
| Ground Clearance | 1.50 ft (0.46 m)
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| Height - Top of Cab | 11.20 ft (3.41 m)
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| Length of Track on Ground | 10.40 ft (3.17 m)
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| Length w/ Blade | 21.60 ft (6.58 m)
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| Length w/o Blade | 17.30 ft (5.27 m)
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| Width Over Tracks | 9.20 ft (2.80 m)
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Engine
| Displacement | 1,244.90 cu in (20,400.30 cu cm)
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| Engine Model | D342
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| Gross Power | 300.00 hp (223.71 kw)
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Operating Specifications
| Fuel Capacity | 169.10 gal (640.04 l)
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| Operating Weight | 70,503.90 lbs (31,980.07 kg)
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Standard Blade
Transmission
| Max Speed - Forward | 6.80 mph (10.94 kph)
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| Max Speed - Reverse | 8.40 mph (13.52 kph)
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| Number of Forward Gears | 3
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| Number of Reverse Gears | 3
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| Transmission Type | powershift
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Undercarriage
| Ground Contact Area | 5,456.10 cu in (89,409.66 cu cm)
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| Ground Pressure | 12.8 psi
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| Number of Track Rollers per Side | 5
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| Standard Shoe Size | 22.10 in (56.13 cm)
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| Track Gauge | 7.00 ft (2.13 m)
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