Caterpillar D40D Off-Highway Truck Specs

Category: Off-Highway Trucks ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: D40D ➔

The Caterpillar D40D Off-Highway Truck is a powerful and efficient machinery designed to handle heavy-duty tasks in rough terrain. With a heaped dump capacity of 29.3 cubic yards and a rated payload of 79,986 pounds, this truck can tackle large loads with ease. Equipped with a robust 385 horsepower 3406 engine and a reliable 4-speed transmission, the D40D ensures smooth operation and high performance. Its impressive dimensions, including an overall length of 32.1 feet and a dump height of 18.1 feet, make it a versatile and reliable choice for various construction and mining projects.

Dimensions

Caterpillar D40D Off-Highway Truck Dimensions specifications
Dump Height	18.02 ft (5.49 m)
Height	11.58 ft (3.53 m)
Length	32.00 ft (9.75 m)
Overall Height	11.68 ft (3.56 m)
Overall Length	32.03 ft (9.76 m)
Overall Width	11.36 ft (3.46 m)
Weight	62,000.00 lbs (28,117.91 kg)
Wheelbase	15.92 ft (4.85 m)
Width	11.33 ft (3.45 m)

Dump

Caterpillar D40D Off-Highway Truck Dump specifications
Capacity - Heaped	29.3 cu yd
Capacity - Struck	22.11 cu yd
Rated Payload	79,985.92 lbs (36,281.05 kg)

Engine

Caterpillar D40D Off-Highway Truck Engine specifications
Displacement	891.00 cu in (14,600.91 cu cm)
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	3406
Gross Power	385.00 hp (287.10 kw)

Operational

Caterpillar D40D Off-Highway Truck Operational specifications
Fuel Capacity	118.90 gal (450.04 l)
Tire Size	front 29.5x25 Radials, rear 33.25x29 Radials

Transmission

Caterpillar D40D Off-Highway Truck Transmission specifications
Max Speed	34.20 mph (55.04 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears	4

Weights

Caterpillar D40D Off-Highway Truck Weights specifications
Front Axle - Empty	38,309.80 lbs (17,377.05 kg)
Front Axle - Loaded	55292 %
Rear Axle - Empty	23,479.30 lbs (10,650.04 kg)
Rear Axle - Loaded	86,483.00 lbs (39,228.08 kg)
Total Empty	61,789.00 lbs (28,027.05 kg)
Total Loaded	141,774.90 lbs (64,308.09 kg)

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