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Caterpillar D8L Crawler Dozer

Category: Crawler Dozers ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: D8L ➔

The Caterpillar D8L is a large crawler dozer designed for heavy earthmoving, land clearing, and site preparation. Part of Caterpillar's D8 series, the D8L is known for its high drawbar pull, durable undercarriage, and ability to handle demanding grading and pushing applications. It is commonly used in mining, construction, forestry, and road building. The machine typically features a Caterpillar diesel engine, power shift transmission, and a heavy-duty blade configuration. As a crawler dozer, the D8L provides strong traction and stability on rough terrain, making it suitable for bulk material movement and tough ground conditions.

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Dimensions

Length of Track on Ground

10.60 ft (3.23 m)

Engine

Displacement	1,098.50 cu in (18,001.23 cu cm)
Engine Model	3408

Standard Blade

Capacity	14.40 cu yd (11.01 cu m)
Height	71.00 in (180.34 cm)
Width	13.70 ft (4.18 m)

Transmission

Max Speed - Forward	7.40 mph (11.91 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	9.20 mph (14.81 kph)

Undercarriage

Ground Pressure	15.1 psi
Number of Track Rollers per Side	8

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