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Caterpillar D300E Off-Highway Truck

Category: Off-Highway Trucks ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: D300E ➔

The Caterpillar D300E Off-Highway Truck is a powerful and efficient machine designed to handle heavy-duty hauling jobs with ease. With a body capacity of 21.6 cubic yards heaped and a dump angle of 55 degrees, it boasts a rated payload of 59,965.8 pounds. The engine model 3306 delivers a reliable 285 horsepower, while the quick body hoist raise and lower times of 11 and 12 seconds, respectively, enhance operational efficiency. With sturdy body plate thicknesses, impressive dump height, and speedy transmission speeds, the D300E is a versatile and reliable off-highway truck for various applications.

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Body Capacities

Heaped (SAE 2:1)	21.60 cu yd (16.51 cu m)
Struck	17.00 cu yd (13.00 cu m)

Body Hoist

Lower Time	12 seconds
Raise Time	11 seconds

Body Plate Thickness

Base	0.60 in (1.52 cm)
Front	0.40 in (1.02 cm)
Side	0.50 in (1.27 cm)

Dimensions

Dump Height	20.60 ft (6.28 m)
Overall Height	11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Overall Length	32.70 ft (9.97 m)
Overall Width	9.50 ft (2.90 m)

Dump

Dump Angle	55 degrees
Rated Payload	59,965.80 lbs (27,200.06 kg)

Engine

Engine Model	3306
Flywheel Power	285.00 hp (212.53 kw)
Gross Power	285.00 hp (212.53 kw)

Operating Weights

Total - Empty

48,369.40 lbs (21,940.02 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System	16.70 gal (63.21 l)
Engine Crankcase	7.40 gal (28.01 l)
Fuel Tank	95.10 gal (359.95 l)
Hydraulic System	52.90 gal (200.23 l)
Transmission	15.90 gal (60.18 l)

Transmission

Forward - 1	3.80 mph (6.12 kph)
Forward - 2	6.50 mph (10.46 kph)
Forward - 3	10.70 mph (17.22 kph)
Forward - 4	18.60 mph (29.93 kph)
Forward - 5	30.70 mph (49.41 kph)
Reverse - 1	4.00 mph (6.44 kph)
Reverse - 2	11.20 mph (18.02 kph)

Weights

Total Empty

48,369.00 lbs (21,939.84 kg)

Caterpillar D300Es currently for sale

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