Caterpillar D8R Crawler Dozer Specs

Category: Crawler Dozers ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: D8R ➔

The Caterpillar D8R is a heavy-duty crawler dozer designed for earthmoving, site preparation, mining, and large-scale grading applications. Built on Caterpillar's D8 platform, the D8R features a tracked undercarriage for traction and stability in soft, uneven, or steep terrain. It is commonly equipped with a large blade, ripper options, and a diesel powertrain suited to demanding push and dozing work. The D8R is used in construction, quarrying, forestry, and land clearing operations. As a crawler dozer, it is valued for drawbar pull, durability, and performance in high-production material handling environments.

Dimensions

Caterpillar D8R Crawler Dozer Dimensions specifications
Length of Track on Ground	10.60 ft (3.23 m)
Length w/ Blade	21.00 ft (6.40 m)

Engine

Caterpillar D8R Crawler Dozer Engine specifications
Aspiration	Turbocharged and Aftercooled
Net Power	305.00 hp (227.44 kw)
Number of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	2100 rpm

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar D8R Crawler Dozer Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity	79.30 gpm (300.15 lpm)
Pump type	Piston
Relief Valve Pressure	3500 psi

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar D8R Crawler Dozer Operating Specifications specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	50 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	24.40 gal (92.35 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	8.60 gal (32.55 l)
Final Drives Fluid Capacity	3.70 gal (14.00 l)
Fuel Capacity	165.20 gal (625.28 l)
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity	19.10 gal (72.29 l)
Operating Voltage	24 volts

Standard Blade

Caterpillar D8R Crawler Dozer Standard Blade specifications
Width	13.00 ft (3.96 m)

Transmission

Caterpillar D8R Crawler Dozer Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Reverse	8.60 mph (13.84 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	3
Number of Reverse Gears	3
Transmission Type	Power Shift

Undercarriage

Caterpillar D8R Crawler Dozer Undercarriage specifications
Number of Shoes per Side	44
Number of Track Rollers per Side	8
Standard Shoe Size	22.10 in (56.13 cm)
Track Gauge	6.90 ft (2.10 m)
Track Pitch	8.60 in (21.84 cm)

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