Caterpillar D8L Crawler Dozer Specs

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

The Caterpillar D8L is a large crawler dozer designed for heavy earthmoving, land clearing, and site preparation. Built as 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 large-scale civil work. The machine typically features a diesel engine, power shift transmission, and a heavy-duty blade configuration. As a crawler dozer, the D8L provides strong traction and stability on rough or soft ground, making it suitable for continuous operation in challenging conditions.

Dimensions

Caterpillar D8L Crawler Dozer Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.50 ft (0.46 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	12.77 ft (3.89 m)
Length Of Track On Ground	10.54 ft (3.21 m)
Length W/ Blade	16.25 ft (4.95 m)
Length W/O Blade	9.32 ft (2.84 m)
Width Over Tracks	10.21 ft (3.11 m)

Engine

Caterpillar D8L Crawler Dozer Engine specifications
Displacement	1,098.50 cu in (18,001.23 cu cm)
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	3408
Gross Power	335.30 hp (250.04 kw)

Operational

Caterpillar D8L Crawler Dozer Operational specifications
Fuel Capacity	199.00 gal (753.22 l)
Operating Weight	82,243.50 lbs (37,305.07 kg)

Standard Blade

Caterpillar D8L Crawler Dozer Standard Blade specifications
Cutting Depth	9.10 in (23.11 cm)
Width	13.70 ft (4.18 m)

Transmission

Caterpillar D8L Crawler Dozer Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	7.40 mph (11.91 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	9.20 mph (14.81 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears	3
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Transmission Type	powershift

Undercarriage

Caterpillar D8L Crawler Dozer Undercarriage specifications
Ground Contact Area	9098.52 in2
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	8
Standard Shoe Size	35.99 in (91.41 cm)
Track Gauge	8.34 ft (2.54 m)

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