Caterpillar 834B Wheel Dozer Specs

Category: Wheel Dozers ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 834B ➔

The Caterpillar 834B is a wheel dozer designed for heavy earthmoving, stockpiling, and material handling in mining, quarry, and large construction applications. Built on a wheel tractor platform, the 834B combines high tractive effort with mobility for faster travel between work areas than tracked dozers. Typical features include a large front blade, articulated steering, and a rugged powertrain suited to demanding site conditions. The model is commonly used for pushing, leveling, and maintaining haul roads. As a Caterpillar wheel dozer, the 834B is recognized for serviceability, durability, and compatibility with heavy-duty attachments and wear components.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 834B Wheel Dozer General Specifications specifications
0 - 0 4 8	0 3 - Starting 1998
16 2 - 6	12 - Starting 1998
20 - 8	16 - Starting 1998
32 - 14	60 28 1 - Starting 1998
8 4 2	4 6 - Starting 1998
Blade - Ground Clearance @ Full - Lift Under Skid Plate	44.00 in (111.76 cm) - Starting 1998
Blade - Height	57.00 in (144.78 cm) - Starting 1998
Blade - Max. Digging Depth	17.40 in (44.20 cm) - Starting 1998
Blade - Tilt Adjust. from - Horizontal	53.00 in (134.62 cm) - Starting 1998
Blade - Total Tip Adjustment	22 deg - Starting 1998
Blade - Width (including std. end bits)	191.00 in (485.14 cm) - Starting 1998
Capacity	13.70 cu yd (10.50 cu m) - Starting 1998
Displacement	1,098.00 cu in (17,993.04 cu cm) - Starting 1998
Engine Model	3408E HEUI - Starting 1998
Flywheel Power	450.00 hp (335.57 kw) - Starting 1998
FORWARD - GEAR - 1	3.90 mph (6.28 kph) - Starting 1998
FORWARD - GEAR - 2	7.00 mph (11.27 kph) - Starting 1998
FORWARD - GEAR - 3	12.30 mph (19.79 kph) - Starting 1998
FORWARD - GEAR - 4	21.20 mph (34.12 kph) - Starting 1998
Fuel Tank Refill Capacity	157.00 US gal (595.00 L) - Starting 1998
General Dimensions - (Tractor & Dozer) Length	370.00 in (939.80 cm) - Starting 1998
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Ground Clearance	18.00 in (45.72 cm) - Starting 1998
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Height (stripped top)	116.00 in (294.64 cm) - Starting 1998
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Height (to top of ROPS)	161.50 in (410.21 cm) - Starting 1998
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Overall Length with Dozer	343.00 in (871.22 cm) - Starting 1998
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Wheel Base	150.00 in (381.00 cm) - Starting 1998
General Dimensions - Width	191.00 in (485.14 cm) - Starting 1998
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Width (over standard tires)	140.00 in (355.60 cm) - Starting 1998
No. Cylinders	8 - Starting 1998
Operating Weight	102,213.00 lbs (46,363.09 kg) - Starting 1998
Product Identification Prefix	7BR - Starting 1974
Rated Engine RPM	2100 rpm - Starting 1998
REVERSE - GEAR - 1	4.90 mph (7.89 kph) - Starting 1998
REVERSE - GEAR - 1 36	72 - Starting 1998
REVERSE - GEAR - 1000 1000	1000 1000 - Starting 1998
REVERSE - GEAR - 16	32 66 - Starting 1998
REVERSE - GEAR - 18	78 - Starting 1998
REVERSE - GEAR - 2	8.70 mph (14.00 kph) - Starting 1998
REVERSE - GEAR - 3	15.20 mph (24.46 kph) - Starting 1998
REVERSE - GEAR - 4	25.90 mph (41.68 kph) - Starting 1998
REVERSE - GEAR - 40	36 - Starting 1998
REVERSE - GEAR - 44 20	40 84 - Starting 1998
REVERSE - GEAR - lbs x kg x	lbs x kg x - Starting 1998
RIMPULL 28	54 - Starting 1998
Speeds - Forward	4 - Starting 1998
Speeds - Reverse	4 - Starting 1998
Standard Tire Size	35/65-33, 24 PR (L-4 - Starting 1998
STRAIGHT BULLDOZER - Capacity	7.27 LCM 9.5 LCY - Starting 1998
STRAIGHT BULLDOZER - Depth of Cut	17.00 in (43.18 cm) - Starting 1998
STRAIGHT BULLDOZER - Ground Clearance Below - Skid Shoe	44.00 in (111.76 cm) - Starting 1998
STRAIGHT BULLDOZER - Height	57.00 in (144.78 cm) - Starting 1998
STRAIGHT BULLDOZER - Lift Speed	1.30 ft (0.40 m) - Starting 1998
STRAIGHT BULLDOZER - Tilt Adjustment	50.00 in (127.00 cm) - Starting 1998
STRAIGHT BULLDOZER - Tip Adjustment	22 deg - Starting 1998
STRAIGHT BULLDOZER - Width	182.00 in (462.28 cm) - Starting 1998
Top Speed Forward	21.20 mph (34.12 kph) - Starting 1998
Turning Circle with Blade	678.00 in (1,722.12 cm) - Starting 1998
Type	U-Blade - Starting 1998
Weight, Dozer	10,588.00 lbs (4,802.64 kg) - Starting 1998

Axles

Caterpillar 834B Wheel Dozer Axles specifications
Front	Fixed
Maximum Single-Wheel Rise And Fall	22.10 in (56.13 cm)
Rear	Oscillates

Blade

Caterpillar 834B Wheel Dozer Blade specifications
Blade Capacity	9.6 cu yd
Blade Height	ft in
Blade Width	ft in

Blade Specifications

Caterpillar 834B Wheel Dozer Blade Specifications specifications
Maximum Lift Above Ground	3.70 ft (1.13 m)
Moldboard - Length	15.30 ft (4.66 m)
Straight Blade - Capacity	9.6 cu yd
Straight Blade - Digging Depth	1.50 ft (0.46 m)
Straight Blade - Ground Clearance	3.70 ft (1.13 m)
Straight Blade - Height	4.80 ft (1.46 m)
Straight Blade - Maximum Tilt	4.20 ft (1.28 m)
Straight Blade - Overall Width	15.30 ft (4.66 m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 834B Wheel Dozer Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.53 ft (0.47 m)
Height - Top Of Cab	13.46 ft (4.10 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	13.46 ft (4.10 m)
Length - With Blade On Ground	28.60 ft (8.72 m)
Length With Blade On Ground	28.60 ft (8.72 m)
Wheel Base	12.50 ft (3.81 m)
Wheelbase	12.50 ft (3.81 m)
Width Over Tires	11.67 ft (3.56 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 834B Wheel Dozer Engine specifications
Displacement	1,098.50 cu in (18,001.23 cu cm)
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	3408
Flywheel Power	450.00 hp (335.57 kw)
Gross Power	450.00 hp (335.57 kw)

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 834B Wheel Dozer Operating Specifications specifications
Ground Clearance	1.50 ft (0.46 m)
Turning Circle - With Blade	56.50 ft (17.22 m)

Operational

Caterpillar 834B Wheel Dozer Operational specifications
Fuel Capacity	157.20 gal (595.00 l)
Operating Weight	102,195.30 lbs (46,355.07 kg)
Tire Size	35/65-33 (L-4)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 834B Wheel Dozer Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System	28.00 gal (105.98 l)
Crankcase	11.10 gal (42.01 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Front	38.10 gal (144.21 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear	38.10 gal (144.21 l)
Fuel Tank - Standard	157.00 gal (594.25 l)
Transmission	27.00 gal (102.20 l)

Steering

Caterpillar 834B Wheel Dozer Steering specifications
Steering Angle	35 degrees
Turning Radius - With Straight Blade	20.10 ft (6.13 m)

Tires

Caterpillar 834B Wheel Dozer Tires specifications
Standard Tire Size	35/65-33,24 Pr (L-4)

Transmission

Caterpillar 834B Wheel Dozer Transmission specifications
Forward - 1	4.00 mph (6.44 kph)
Forward - 2	7.10 mph (11.43 kph)
Forward - 3	12.30 mph (19.79 kph)
Forward - 4	21.20 mph (34.12 kph)
Max Speed - Forward	21.20 mph (34.12 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	26.00 mph (41.84 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Forward Speeds	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Speeds	4
Reverse - 1	5.00 mph (8.05 kph)
Reverse - 2	8.70 mph (14.00 kph)
Reverse - 3	15.30 mph (24.62 kph)
Reverse - 4	26.00 mph (41.84 kph)

Weights

Caterpillar 834B Wheel Dozer Weights specifications
Operating Weight	102,213.00 lbs (46,363.09 kg)