Caterpillar 824H Wheel Dozer Specs

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

The Caterpillar 824H is a wheel dozer designed for heavy-duty earthmoving, landfill, and material handling applications. Built by Caterpillar, the 824H combines a large dozer blade with a wheeled undercarriage for improved mobility on firm ground and job sites requiring frequent repositioning. It is commonly used in waste management, site preparation, stockpiling, and industrial material handling. The machine is part of Caterpillar's wheel dozer lineup and is known for its balance of pushing power, maneuverability, and operator visibility. The 824H is typically equipped with a diesel engine, articulated steering, and a reinforced frame for demanding operating conditions.

Axles

Caterpillar 824H Wheel Dozer Axles specifications
Front	Fixed
Rear	Oscillating 13 degrees

Blade

Caterpillar 824H Wheel Dozer Blade specifications
Blade Capacity	6.2 cu yd
Blade Height	4.10 ft (1.25 m)
Blade Width	14.80 ft (4.51 m)

Blade Specifications

Caterpillar 824H Wheel Dozer Blade Specifications specifications
Blade Capacities	4.67 m3 - 16 m3 (6.1 yd3 - 21 yd3)
Coal Blade - Capacity	21 cu yd
Coal Blade - Digging Depth	1.80 ft (0.55 m)
Coal Blade - Ground Clearance	3.50 ft (1.07 m)
Coal Blade - Height	6.00 ft (1.83 m)
Coal Blade - Maximum Tilt	4.20 ft (1.28 m)
Coal Blade - Overall Width	15.80 ft (4.82 m)
Semi-U Blade - Capacity	9 cu yd
Semi-U Blade - Digging Depth	1.80 ft (0.55 m)
Semi-U Blade - Height	5.20 ft (1.58 m)
Semi-U Blade - Maximum Tilt	3.90 ft (1.19 m)
Semi-U Blade - Overall Width	14.60 ft (4.45 m)
Straight Blade - Capacity	14.8 cu yd
Straight Blade - Digging Depth	1.40 ft (0.43 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	1.40 ft (0.43 m)
Straight Blade - Total Operating Weight	63,325.00 lbs (28,718.82 kg)
Straight Blade - Weight	7,047.00 lbs (3,195.92 kg)
Universal Blade - Capacity	9 cu yd
Universal Blade - Digging Depth	1.70 ft (0.52 m)
Universal Blade - Ground Clearance	3.20 ft (0.98 m)
Universal Blade - Height	4.50 ft (1.37 m)
Universal Blade - Maximum Tilt	3.80 ft (1.16 m)
Universal Blade - Overall Width	14.30 ft (4.36 m)

Brakes

Caterpillar 824H Wheel Dozer Brakes specifications
Brakes	Meet SAE/ISO 3450 1996

Cab

Caterpillar 824H Wheel Dozer Cab specifications
Cab	ROPS/FOPS is standard
Rops/Fops	Meets SAE and ISO standards
Sound Performance Levels	Meet ANSI/SAE, SAE and ISO standards

Dimensions

Caterpillar 824H Wheel Dozer Dimensions specifications
Centerline Of Rear Axle To Edge Of Bumper	8.82 ft (2.69 m)
Centerline Of Rear Axle To Hitch	72.84 in (185.01 cm)
Ground Clearance	1.17 ft (0.36 m)
Ground Clearance - Bumper	2.90 ft (0.88 m)
Height	12.17 ft (3.71 m)
Height - Bottom Of Ladder	1.46 ft (0.45 m)
Height - Top Of Cab	12.14 ft (3.70 m)
Height - Top Of Exhaust Pipe	141.37 in (359.08 cm)
Height - Top Of Hood	103.68 in (263.35 cm)
Height To Top Of Cab	12.14 ft (3.70 m)
Length	27.00 ft (8.23 m)
Length - With Blade On Ground	26.98 ft (8.22 m)
Length With Blade On Ground	26.98 ft (8.22 m)
Weight	63,325.00 lbs (28,723.77 kg)
Wheel Base	12.14 ft (3.70 m)
Wheelbase	12.14 ft (3.70 m)
Width	10.00 ft (3.05 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 824H Wheel Dozer Engine specifications
Bore	5.40 in (13.72 cm)
Converter Drive Net Power - Caterpillar	354.00 hp (263.98 kw)
Converter Drive Net Power - Eec 80/1269	354.00 hp (263.98 kw)
Converter Drive Net Power - Iso 9249	354.00 hp (263.98 kw)
Converter Drive Net Power - Sae J1349 (Jan90)	350.00 hp (261.00 kw)
Cylinders	6
Direct Drive Net Power - Caterpillar	354.00 hp (263.98 kw)
Direct Drive Net Power - Eec 80/1269	354.00 hp (263.98 kw)
Direct Drive Net Power - Iso 9249	354.00 hp (263.98 kw)
Direct Drive Net Power - Sae J1349 (Jan90)	350.00 hp (261.00 kw)
Displacement	928.00 cu in (15,207.23 cu cm)
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	C15 ACERT
Flywheel Power	354.00 hp (263.98 kw)
Gross Power	401.00 hp (299.03 kw)
Net Power	354.00 hp (263.98 kw)
Net Power - Sae J1349 (Jan90)	350.10 hp (261.07 kw)
Power Measured @	1800 rpm
Stroke	6.70 in (17.02 cm)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 824H Wheel Dozer Hydraulic System specifications
Left Tilt And Tip, Bore And Stroke	133.75 mm x 255 mm (5.3 in x 10.0 in)
Lift Cylinder, Bore And Stroke	120.65 mm x 915 mm (4.75 in x 36.0 in)
Relief Valve Setting	3500 psi
Right Tilt And Tip, Bore And Stroke	152.4 mm x 255 mm (6 in x 10.0 in)
Steering Cylinder, Bore And Stroke	114.3 mm x 576 mm (4.5 in x 22.7 in)

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 824H Wheel Dozer Operating Specifications specifications
Ground Clearance	1.18 ft (0.36 m)

Operational

Caterpillar 824H Wheel Dozer Operational specifications
Axle Oscillation	13 degrees
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	21.90 gal (82.89 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	9.00 gal (34.07 l)
Front Diff Fluid Capacity	23.80 gal (90.08 l)
Fuel Capacity	185.00 gal (700.23 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	23.20 gal (87.81 l)
Operating Weight	63,325.00 lbs (28,718.82 kg)
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity	23.80 gal (90.08 l)
Tire Size	29.5-25 L-3
Transmission Fluid Capacity	16.40 gal (62.07 l)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 824H Wheel Dozer Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System	21.90 gal (82.89 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	185.00 gal (700.23 l)
Hydraulic Tank	23.20 gal (87.81 l)
Transmission	16.40 gal (62.07 l)

Tires

Caterpillar 824H Wheel Dozer Tires specifications
Standard Tire Size	29.5RR25 XHA MX L3

Transmission

Caterpillar 824H Wheel Dozer Transmission specifications
Converter Drive - Forward 1	3.80 mph (6.12 kph)
Converter Drive - Forward 2	6.50 mph (10.46 kph)
Converter Drive - Forward 3	11.50 mph (18.51 kph)
Converter Drive - Forward 4	20.00 mph (32.19 kph)
Converter Drive - Reverse 1	4.30 mph (6.92 kph)
Converter Drive - Reverse 2	7.50 mph (12.07 kph)
Converter Drive - Reverse 3	13.00 mph (20.92 kph)
Converter Drive - Reverse 4	22.70 mph (36.53 kph)
Max Speed - Forward	20.00 mph (32.19 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	22.70 mph (36.53 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Forward Speeds	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Speeds	4

Weights

Caterpillar 824H Wheel Dozer Weights specifications
Operating Weight	63,325.00 lbs (28,718.82 kg)

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