Caterpillar 824G Wheel Dozer Specs

Category: Wheel Dozers ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 824G ➔

The Caterpillar 824G is a large wheel dozer used in heavy construction, mining, waste handling, and material management applications. As part of Caterpillar's wheel dozer lineup, the 824G is designed for pushing, spreading, and stockpiling bulk material on firm ground and in high-production environments. It typically features a heavy-duty frame, articulated steering, a front-mounted dozer blade, and a diesel powertrain built for demanding site conditions. The 824G is commonly used in quarry, landfill, and industrial operations where mobility, traction, and cycle efficiency are important. Availability, specifications, and configuration may vary by region and production year.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 824G Wheel Dozer General Specifications specifications
0 - Usable rimpull	of tractor. - Starting 1998
Approx. Oper.Wt.	58,697.00 lbs (26,624.54 kg) - Starting 1996
Blade - BD (S) Dozer	8,000.00 lbs (3,628.74 kg) - Starting 2006
Blade - Capacity	31.40 cu yd (24.00 cu m) - Starting 2006
Blade - Ground Clearance @ Full - Lift Under Skid Plate	37.60 in (95.50 cm) - Starting 1998
Blade - Height	88.00 in (223.52 cm) - Starting 2006
Blade - Length (cutting width)	187.00 in (474.98 cm) - Starting 2006
Blade - Max. Digging Depth	16.90 in (42.93 cm) - Starting 1998
Blade - Tilt Adjust. from - Horizontal	46.60 in (118.36 cm) - Starting 1998
Blade - Total Tip Adjustment	22.4 deg - Starting 1998
Blade - Width (including std. end bits)	177.00 in (449.58 cm) - Starting 1998
Blade - Wing angle Weight, Installed (without hydraulics)	30 deg - Starting 2006
Capacity	6.70 cu yd (5.12 cu m) - Starting 2001
Chip Scoop - Depth	116.00 in (294.64 cm) - Starting 2006
Chip Scoop - Dozing Capacity	54.00 cu yd (41.30 cu m) - Starting 2006
Chip Scoop - Height	110.00 in (279.40 cm) - Starting 2006
Chip Scoop - Lift and Carrying Capacity	27.00 cu yd (20.60 cu m) - Starting 2006
Chip Scoop - Width	159.00 in (403.86 cm) - Starting 2006
Displacement	893.00 cu in (14,633.68 cu cm) - Starting 1998
Engine Model	3406C DITA (EMISSIONS) - Starting 1998
Flywheel Kilowatts (Horsepower	315.00 hp (234.90 kw) - Starting 1996
Flywheel Power	315.00 hp (234.90 kw) - Starting 1998
FORWARD - GEAR - 1	3.60 mph (5.79 kph) - Starting 1998
FORWARD - GEAR - 2	6.50 mph (10.46 kph) - Starting 1998
FORWARD - GEAR - 3	11.50 mph (18.51 kph) - Starting 1998
FORWARD - GEAR - 4	20.40 mph (32.83 kph) - Starting 1998
Fuel Tank Refill Capacity	166.50 US gal (630.00 L) - Starting 1998
General Dimensions - (Tractor & Dozer) Length	326.00 in (828.04 cm) - Starting 1998
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Ground Clearance	15.10 in (38.35 cm) - Starting 1998
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Height (stripped top)	105.00 in (266.70 cm) - Starting 1998
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Height (to top of ROPS)	148.00 in (375.92 cm) - Starting 1998
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Overall Length with Dozer	316.00 in (802.64 cm) - Starting 1998
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Wheel Base	146.00 in (370.84 cm) - Starting 1998
General Dimensions - Width	177.00 in (449.58 cm) - Starting 1998
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Width (over standard tires)	129.00 in (327.66 cm) - Starting 1998
Ground Clearance	15.00 in (38.10 cm) - Starting 1996
Length (Dozer on ground	316.00 in (802.64 cm) - Starting 1996
Maximum Forward Speed	20.40 mph (32.83 kph) - Starting 1996
Maximum Reverse Speed	23.50 mph (37.82 kph) - Starting 1996
No. Cylinders	6 - Starting 1998
Operating Weight	58,564.00 lbs (26,564.22 kg) - Starting 1998
Product Identification Prefix	4SN - Starting 1996
Rated Engine RPM	2100 rpm - Starting 1998
REVERSE - GEAR - 1	4.20 mph (6.76 kph) - Starting 1998
REVERSE - GEAR - 2	7.40 mph (11.91 kph) - Starting 1998
REVERSE - GEAR - 3	13.20 mph (21.24 kph) - Starting 1998
REVERSE - GEAR - 4	23.50 mph (37.82 kph) - Starting 1998
RIMPULL 28	RIMPULL - Starting 1998
Speeds - Forward	4 - Starting 1998
Speeds - Reverse	4 - Starting 1998
Standard Tire Size	29.5-25, 16 PR (L-3 - Starting 1998
STRAIGHT BULLDOZER - Capacity	4.67 LCM 6.11 LCY - Starting 1998
STRAIGHT BULLDOZER - Depth of Cut	16.90 in (42.93 cm) - Starting 1998
STRAIGHT BULLDOZER - Ground Clearance Below - Skid Shoe	37.60 in (95.50 cm) - Starting 1998
STRAIGHT BULLDOZER - Height	48.00 in (121.92 cm) - Starting 1998
STRAIGHT BULLDOZER - Lift Speed	1.50 ft (0.46 m) - Starting 1998
STRAIGHT BULLDOZER - Tilt Adjustment	47.00 in (119.38 cm) - Starting 1998
STRAIGHT BULLDOZER - Tip Adjustment	23 deg - Starting 1998
STRAIGHT BULLDOZER - Width	177.00 in (449.58 cm) - Starting 1998
Top Speed Forward	20.40 mph (32.83 kph) - Starting 1998
Trans- mission	PS 4F-4R - Starting 1996
Tread	96.00 in (243.84 cm) - Starting 1996
Type	Straight - Starting 1998
Weight, Dozer	11,323.00 lbs (5,136.03 kg) - Starting 1998
Wheelbase	146.00 in (370.84 cm) - Starting 1996
Years Built	1996 - 2002

Axles

Caterpillar 824G Wheel Dozer Axles specifications
Front	Fixed
Rear	Oscillates

Blade Specifications

Caterpillar 824G Wheel Dozer Blade Specifications specifications
Maximum Lift Above Ground	3.60 ft (1.10 m)
Moldboard - Length	13.80 ft (4.21 m)
Straight Blade - Capacity	6.2 cu yd
Straight Blade - Digging Depth	1.50 ft (0.46 m)
Straight Blade - Ground Clearance	3.60 ft (1.10 m)
Straight Blade - Height	4.10 ft (1.25 m)
Straight Blade - Maximum Tilt	3.90 ft (1.19 m)
Straight Blade - Overall Width	14.80 ft (4.51 m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 824G Wheel Dozer Dimensions specifications
Height - Top Of Cab	12.35 ft (3.76 m)
Length - With Blade On Ground	26.31 ft (8.02 m)
Wheel Base	12.14 ft (3.70 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 824G Wheel Dozer Engine specifications
Displacement	891.00 cu in (14,600.91 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat 3406C DITA
Flywheel Power	315.00 hp (234.90 kw)

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 824G Wheel Dozer Operating Specifications specifications
Ground Clearance	1.26 ft (0.38 m)
Turning Circle - With Blade	40.00 ft (12.19 m)

Operational

Caterpillar 824G Wheel Dozer Operational specifications
Operating Weight	58,564.00 lbs (26,564.22 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 824G Wheel Dozer Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System	21.40 gal (81.00 l)
Crankcase	9.00 gal (34.07 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Front	23.80 gal (90.08 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear	23.80 gal (90.08 l)
Fuel Tank - Standard	166.00 gal (628.31 l)
Hydraulic Tank	23.30 gal (88.19 l)
Transmission	16.40 gal (62.07 l)

Steering

Caterpillar 824G Wheel Dozer Steering specifications
Steering Angle	42 degrees

Tires

Caterpillar 824G Wheel Dozer Tires specifications
Standard Tire Size	29.5-25, 16 PR (L-3)

Transmission

Caterpillar 824G Wheel Dozer Transmission specifications
Forward - 1	3.70 mph (5.95 kph)
Forward - 2	6.60 mph (10.62 kph)
Forward - 3	11.60 mph (18.67 kph)
Forward - 4	20.60 mph (33.15 kph)
Number Of Forward Speeds	4
Number Of Reverse Speeds	4
Reverse - 1	4.30 mph (6.92 kph)
Reverse - 2	7.50 mph (12.07 kph)
Reverse - 3	13.30 mph (21.40 kph)
Reverse - 4	23.50 mph (37.82 kph)