# 1998 Caterpillar D3C III for Sale in Pleasureville, KY

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/crawler-dozers/d3c_iii/id/64925996>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $29,500.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 64925996
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** D3C III
- **Category:** Crawler Dozers
- **Serial number:** 7XL01325
- **Location:** Pleasureville, KY

## Description

6 WAY BLADE,POWER SHIFT,PEDAL STEER

## Machine details

### General Specifications

- **hours:** 11323
- **enginemake:** CATERPILLAR
- **ropstype:** Open

## Manufacturer specifications

### Dimensions

- **Ground Clearance:** 0.99 ft (0.3 m)
- **Height:** 8.5833 ft (2.62 m)
- **Height To Top Of Cab:** 8.75 ft (2.67 m)
- **Length:** 12.3333 ft (3.76 m)
- **Length Of Track On Ground:** 6.25 ft (1.9 m)
- **Length W/ Blade:** 12.39 ft (3.78 m)
- **Length W/O Blade:** 9.63 ft (2.94 m)
- **Weight:** 15518 lbs (7038.86 kg)
- **Width:** 6 ft (1.83 m)
- **Width Over Tracks:** 6 ft (1.83 m)

### Engine

- **Displacement:** 305 cu in (4998.07 cu cm)
- **Engine Make:** 2236
- **Engine Model:** 3046
- **Gross Power:** 78 hp (58.17 kw)
- **Net Power:** 71 hp (52.95 kw)
- **Number Of Cylinders:** 6
- **Power Measured @:** 2400 rpm

### Hydraulic System

- **Pump Flow Capacity:** 14.3 gpm (54.13 lpm)
- **Pump Type:** Gear
- **Relief Valve Pressure:** 2500 psi

### Operational

- **Alternator Supplied Amperage:** 55 amps
- **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 2.4 gal (9.08 l)
- **Engine Oil Capacity:** 3.5 gal (13.25 l)
- **Final Drives Fluid Capacity:** 2.6 gal (9.84 l)
- **Fuel Capacity:** 32.3 gal (122.26 l)
- **Hydraulic Fluid Capacity:** 15.1 gal (57.15 l)
- **Operating Voltage:** 12 V
- **Operating Weight:** 15518 lbs (7038.86 kg)
- **Powertrain Fluid Capacity:** 7.5 gal (28.39 l)

### Standard Blade

- **Blade Angle (Both Directions):** 25 degrees
- **Capacity:** 1.7 cu yd
- **Cutting Depth:** 15.7 in (39.88 cm)
- **Height:** 33.2 in (84.33 cm)
- **Width:** 8.2 ft (2.5 m)

### Transmission

- **Max Speed - Forward:** 6.7 mph (10.78 kph)
- **Max Speed - Reverse:** 7.1 mph (11.43 kph)
- **Number Of Forward Gears:** 3
- **Number Of Reverse Gears:** 3
- **Transmission Type:** Power Shift

### Undercarriage

- **Ground Pressure:** 6.45 psi
- **Number Of Shoes Per Side:** 37
- **Number Of Track Rollers Per Side:** 5
- **Standard Shoe Size:** 15.99 in (40.61 cm)
- **Track Gauge:** 4.67 ft (1.42 m)

## About this model

The Caterpillar D3C III is a compact crawler dozer designed for grading, earthmoving, and site preparation work. As part of Caterpillar's D3 series, the D3C III is commonly used in construction, landscaping, utility work, and light land clearing. It features a tracked undercarriage for traction and stability on uneven ground, along with a front-mounted blade for pushing and leveling material. The machine is known for its maneuverability in confined job sites and its suitability for finish grading and general dozing applications. The D3C III remains a recognized model in the crawler dozer category for small to medium earthmoving tasks.

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