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Caterpillar 834K Wheel Dozer

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

The Caterpillar 834K Wheel Dozer is a powerful and versatile machine designed for heavy-duty earthmoving tasks. With a blade capacity of 29 cubic yards and an operating weight of 105,271 pounds, this dozer is equipped with a Cat C18 ACERT engine that provides 562 horsepower. Its hydraulic system features variable displacement pistons and pilot-operated LS valves for precise control. The Cat planetary power shift transmission offers multiple gear options for efficient operation, making the 834K Wheel Dozer a reliable choice for demanding construction and mining projects.

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Axles

Front	Fixed
Oscillation Angle	13 degrees
Rear	Trunnion

Blades

Blade Capacity

29.00 cu yd (22.17 cu m)

Brakes

ISO 3450:2011

Dimensions

Centerline of Front Axle to Hitch	7.50 ft (2.29 m)
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Bumper	10.50 ft (3.20 m)
Ground Clearance	1.70 ft (0.52 m)
Ground Clearance - Bumper	3.10 ft (0.94 m)
Height - Top of Cab	13.70 ft (4.18 m)
Wheel Base	14.90 ft (4.54 m)

Engine

Bore	5.70 in (14.48 cm)
Displacement	1,105.00 cu in (18,107.75 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat C18 ACERT
Gross - SAE J1349	562.00 hp (419.09 kw)
Gross Power	496.00 hp (369.87 kw)
Net - SAE J1349	496.00 hp (369.87 kw)
Peak Torque - 1,300 rpm	2,092.00 lbs ft (2,836.33 nm)
Rated Speed	1900 rpm
Stroke	7.20 in (18.29 cm)
Torque Rise	52%

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Cylinders, Double Acting - Left and Right Tilt, Bore and Stroke	140 mm 230 mm (5.5 in 9.1 in)
Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke	139.75 mm 1021 mm (5.5 in 40.2 in)
Lift/Tilt System	Variable displacement piston
Lift/Tilt System - Circuit	Pilot operated LS valve with EH
Pilot Relief Valve Setting	580 psi
Pilot System	Variable displacement piston
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt	4641 psi

Hydraulic System - Steering

Relief Valve Setting - Steering	3495 psi
Steering System - Circuit	Pilot load sensing
Steering System - Pump	Piston variable displacement

Operating Specifications

Blade Capacities	7.9-22.2 m3 (10.3-29.0 yd3)
Operating Weight	105,271.00 lbs (47,750.18 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System	31.70 gal (119.98 l)
Crankcase	15.90 gal (60.18 l)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank	8.70 gal (32.93 l)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (Tier 4 Final/Stage IV Equivalent)	8.70 gal (32.93 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Front	49.10 gal (185.84 l)
Fuel Tank	209.50 gal (792.96 l)
Transmission	31.70 gal (119.98 l)

Transmission

Direct Drive - Forward 1	Lock-up disabled
Direct Drive - Forward 2	7.70 mph (12.39 kph)
Direct Drive - Forward 3	13.70 mph (22.05 kph)
Direct Drive - Forward 4	23.90 mph (38.46 kph)
Direct Drive - Reverse 1	4.50 mph (7.24 kph)
Direct Drive - Reverse 3	14.30 mph (23.01 kph)
Forward - 1	4.20 mph (6.76 kph)
Forward - 2	7.20 mph (11.59 kph)
Forward - 3	12.60 mph (20.28 kph)
Forward - 4	22.00 mph (35.41 kph)
Reverse - 1	4.20 mph (6.76 kph)
Reverse - 2	7.60 mph (12.23 kph)
Reverse - 3	13.30 mph (21.40 kph)
Transmission Type	Cat planetary power shift

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