Caterpillar 834K Wheel Dozer Specs

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.

Axles

Caterpillar 834K Wheel Dozer Axles specifications
Front	Fixed
Oscillation Angle	13 degrees
Rear	Trunnion

Blades

Caterpillar 834K Wheel Dozer Blades specifications
Blade Capacities	7.9-22.2 m3 (10.3-29.0 yd3)

Brakes

Caterpillar 834K Wheel Dozer Brakes specifications
Brakes	ISO 3450:2011

Dimensions

Caterpillar 834K Wheel Dozer Dimensions specifications
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 Air Cleaner	12.80 ft (3.90 m)
Height - Top Of Cab	13.70 ft (4.18 m)
Height - Top Of Exhaust Stack	15.90 ft (4.85 m)
Height - Top Of Hood	130.81 in (332.26 cm)
Length - Front Of Tire	28.40 ft (8.66 m)
Length - Straight Blade On Ground	32.60 ft (9.94 m)
Length - Universal Blade On Ground	34.40 ft (10.49 m)
Wheel Base	14.90 ft (4.54 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 834K Wheel Dozer Engine specifications
Bore	5.70 in (14.48 cm)
Displacement	1,105.00 cu in (18,107.75 cu cm)
Emissions	U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV Technology, Tier 3 Equivalent, Tier 2 Equivalent
Engine Model	Cat C18 ACERT
Gross - Sae J1349	562.00 hp (419.09 kw)
Net - Sae J1349	496.00 hp (369.87 kw)
Net Power	496.00 hp (369.87 kw)
Peak Power Speed	1500 r/min
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

Caterpillar 834K Wheel Dozer Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt specifications
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
Maximum Flow At 1,900 Rpm	153.00 gpm (579.11 lpm)
Pilot Maximum Flow	13.70 gpm (51.85 lpm)
Pilot Relief Valve Setting	580 psi
Pilot System	Variable displacement piston
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt	4641 psi

Hydraulic System - Steering

Caterpillar 834K Wheel Dozer Hydraulic System - Steering specifications
Maximum Flow	65.80 gpm (249.05 lpm)
Relief Valve Setting - Steering	3495 psi
Steering Cycle Times - High Idle	3.1 s
Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle	5.7 s
Steering System - Circuit	Pilot, load sensing
Steering System - Pump	Piston, variable displacement
Total Steering Angle	86 degrees

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 834K Wheel Dozer Operating Specifications specifications
Blade Capacities	7.9-22.2 m3 (10.3-29.0 yd3)

Operational

Caterpillar 834K Wheel Dozer Operational specifications
Operating Weight	105,271.00 lbs (47,741.95 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 834K Wheel Dozer Service Refill Capacities specifications
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)
Differential - Final Drives - Front	49.10 gal (185.84 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear	49.10 gal (185.84 l)
Fuel Tank	209.50 gal (792.96 l)
Hydraulic System - Tank Only	37.00 gal (140.05 l)
Hydraulic System Factory Fill	63.40 gal (239.97 l)
Transmission	31.70 gal (119.98 l)

Sound Performance

Caterpillar 834K Wheel Dozer Sound Performance specifications
Exterior Sound Level - Standard	111 dB(A)
Exterior Sound Level - Suppression	109 dB(A)
Interior Sound Level - Standard	72 dB(A)
Interior Sound Level - Suppression	71 dB(A)

Transmission

Caterpillar 834K Wheel Dozer Transmission specifications
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 2	8.10 mph (13.04 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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