Caterpillar 844H Wheel Dozer Specs

Category: Wheel Dozers ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 844H ➔

The Caterpillar 844H Wheel Dozer is a powerful and versatile machine designed for heavy-duty earthmoving tasks. With a blade capacity of 20.7 cubic yards and a blade height of 6.7 feet, this dozer can efficiently move large amounts of material. Equipped with a robust engine with a displacement of 1666 cubic inches, the 844H offers reliable performance and a torque rise of 31%. Operating at an impressive 156,120 pounds and featuring a transmission with three forward and reverse gears, this wheel dozer is capable of tackling challenging terrain with ease.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 844H Wheel Dozer General Specifications specifications
Approx. Oper. Wt.	156,120.00 lbs (70,814.93 kg) - Starting 2005
Blade - (Without Hydraulics)	13,830.00 lbs (6,273.19 kg) - Starting 2010
Blade - Ground Clearance @ Full - Lift Under Skid Plate	54.00 in (137.16 cm) - Starting 2006
Blade - Height	69.00 in (175.26 cm) - Starting 2006
Blade - Height, wing section - (tapered down)	80.00 in (203.20 cm) - Starting 2010
Blade - Length (Cutting Width)	230.00 in (584.20 cm) - Starting 2010
Blade - Max. Digging Depth	18.30 in (46.48 cm) - Starting 2006
Blade - Replaces "S" Blade Capacity	40.20 cu yd (30.70 cu m) - Starting 2010
Blade - Tilt Adjust. from Horizontal	32.70 in (83.06 cm) - Starting 2006
Blade - Total Tip Adjustment	13 deg - Starting 2006
Blade - Width (including std. end bits)	212.00 in (538.48 cm) - Starting 2006
Blade - Wing Angle Weight, Installed	30 deg - Starting 2010
Capacity	20.70 cu yd (15.90 cu m) - Starting 2006
Displacement	1,666.00 cu in (27,300.91 cu cm) - Starting 2006
Engine Model	C27 - Starting 2006
Flywheel Kilowatts (Horsepower	627.00 hp (467.56 kw) - Starting 2005
Flywheel Power	627.00 hp (467.56 kw) - Starting 2006
FORWARD - GEAR - 1	4.40 mph (7.08 kph) - Starting 2006
FORWARD - GEAR - 2	7.60 mph (12.23 kph) - Starting 2006
FORWARD - GEAR - 3	13.00 mph (20.92 kph) - Starting 2006
FORWARD GEAR - 3	13.00 mph (20.92 kph) - Starting 2013
Fuel Tank Refill Capacity	268.00 US gal (1,016.00 L) - Starting 2006
General Dimensions - (Tractor & Dozer) - Length	429.00 in (1,089.66 cm) - Starting 2006
General Dimensions - (Tractor & Dozer) - Width	212.00 in (538.48 cm) - Starting 2006
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Capacity	21.10 cu yd (16.10 cu m) - Starting 2013
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Depth of Cut	18.00 in (45.72 cm) - Starting 2013
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Ground Clearance	17.00 in (43.18 cm) - Starting 2006
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Ground Clearance Below - Skid Shoe	54.00 in (137.16 cm) - Starting 2013
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Height	74.00 in (187.96 cm) - Starting 2013
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Height (stripped top)	150.00 in (381.00 cm) - Starting 2006
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Height (to top of ROPS)	198.00 in (502.92 cm) - Starting 2006
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Lift Speed	1.20 ft (0.37 m) - Starting 2013
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Overall Length with Dozer	429.00 in (1,089.66 cm) - Starting 2006
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Tilt Adjustment	33.00 in (83.82 cm) - Starting 2013
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Tip Adjustment	13 deg - Starting 2013
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Wheel Base	181.00 in (459.74 cm) - Starting 2006
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Width	208.00 in (528.32 cm) - Starting 2013
GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Width (over standard tires)	172.00 in (436.88 cm) - Starting 2006
Ground Clearance	19.00 in (48.26 cm) - Starting 2005
Length (Dozer on ground	429.00 in (1,089.66 cm) - Starting 2005
Maximum Forward Speed	13.00 mph (20.92 kph) - Starting 2005
Maximum Reverse Speed	14.30 mph (23.01 kph) - Starting 2005
No. Cylinders	12 - Starting 2006
Operating Weight	156,120.00 lbs (70,814.93 kg) - Starting 2006
Product Identification Prefix	BTW - Starting 2005
Rated Engine RPM	2000 rpm - Starting 2006
REVERSE - GEAR - 1	4.60 mph (7.40 kph) - Starting 2006
REVERSE - GEAR - 2	8.40 mph (13.52 kph) - Starting 2006
REVERSE - GEAR - 3	14.30 mph (23.01 kph) - Starting 2006
SEMI-U DOZER - Capacity	21.10 cu yd (16.10 cu m) - Starting 2006
SEMI-U DOZER - Depth of Cut	18.00 in (45.72 cm) - Starting 2006
SEMI-U DOZER - Ground Clearance Below Skid Shoe	54.00 in (137.16 cm) - Starting 2006
SEMI-U DOZER - Height	74.00 in (187.96 cm) - Starting 2006
SEMI-U DOZER - Lift Speed	1.20 ft (0.37 m) - Starting 2006
SEMI-U DOZER - Tilt Adjustment	33.00 in (83.82 cm) - Starting 2006
SEMI-U DOZER - Tip Adjustment	13 deg - Starting 2006
SEMI-U DOZER - Width	208.00 in (528.32 cm) - Starting 2006
Speeds - Forward	3 - Starting 2006
Speeds - Reverse	3 - Starting 2006
Standard Tire Size	45/65-R39, PR (L-4 - Starting 2006
Top Speed Forward	13.00 mph (20.92 kph) - Starting 2006
Trans- mission	PS 3F-3R - Starting 2005
Tread	120.00 in (304.80 cm) - Starting 2005
Turning Circle with Blade	856.00 in (2,174.24 cm) - Starting 2006
Type	Semi-U - Starting 2006
U.S. EPA Tier 3 Flywheel Power	627.00 hp (467.56 kw) - Starting 2013
Weight, Dozer	34,520.00 lbs (15,658.03 kg) - Starting 2006
Wheelbase	181.00 in (459.74 cm) - Starting 2005
WOODCHIP U-BLADE	824H - Starting 2010
Years Built	2005 - 2010

Blade

Caterpillar 844H Wheel Dozer Blade specifications
Blade Capacity	20.7 cu yd
Blade Height	6.70 ft (2.04 m)
Blade Width	17.80 ft (5.43 m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 844H Wheel Dozer Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.58 ft (0.48 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	16.58 ft (5.05 m)
Length With Blade On Ground	35.92 ft (10.95 m)
Wheelbase	15.08 ft (4.60 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 844H Wheel Dozer Engine specifications
Displacement	1,666.00 cu in (27,300.91 cu cm)
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	27 ACERT
Gross Power	687.00 hp (512.30 kw)
Net Power	627.00 hp (467.56 kw)
Power Measured @	2000 rpm
Torque Rise	31 %

Operational

Caterpillar 844H Wheel Dozer Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	95 amps
Axle Oscillation	11 degrees
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	39.60 gal (149.89 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	25.00 gal (94.63 l)
Front Diff Fluid Capacity	71.60 gal (271.01 l)
Fuel Capacity	268.40 gal (1,015.89 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	189.40 gal (716.88 l)
Operating Voltage	24 V
Operating Weight	156,120.00 lbs (70,814.93 kg)
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity	68.90 gal (260.79 l)
Steering Angle	35 degrees
Tire Size	45/65 T39 XLD D1 (L4)
Transmission Fluid Capacity	29.00 gal (109.77 l)

Transmission

Caterpillar 844H Wheel Dozer Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	14.00 mph (22.53 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	15.40 mph (24.78 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears	3
Number Of Reverse Gears	3

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