# 1963 Caterpillar D8H for Sale in Los Angeles, Ca

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/crawler-dozers/d8h/id/89557053>

## Listing details

- **Price:** Auction pricing
- **Listing ID:** 89557053
- **Year:** 1963
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** D8H
- **Category:** Crawler Dozers
- **Serial number:** 46A6897
- **Location:** Los Angeles, Ca
- **Auction starts:** 2026-12-09

## Description

Closing Time: 2026-12-09 07:00:00 PM

## Manufacturer specifications

### Dimensions

- **Height:** 11.1667 ft (3.4 m)
- **Length:** 21.5 ft (6.55 m)
- **Weight:** 70500 lbs (31978.3 kg)
- **Width:** 9.1667 ft (2.79 m)

### General Specifications

- **Approx. Machine Weight (since 1958):** 47180 lbs (21400.51 kg)
- **Approx. Machine Weight (since 1958):** 48210 lbs (21867.72 kg)
- **Approx. Machine Weight (since 1959):** 46032 lbs (20879.79 kg)
- **Drawbar Pull - 1st (since 1958):** 44400 lbf (19958 kgf)
- **Drawbar Pull - 2nd (since 1958):** 34500 lbf (15648 kgf)
- **Drawbar Pull - 3rd (since 1958):** 24100 lbf (10931 kgf)
- **Drawbar Pull - 4th (since 1958):** 17750 lbf (8051 kgf)
- **Drawbar Pull - 5th (since 1958):** 13000 lbf (5869 kgf)
- **Drawbar Pull - 6th (since 1958):** 8450 lbf (3832 kgf)
- **Flywheel / Drawbar Horsepower (since 1959):** 235/- hp
- **Flywheel / Drawbar Horsepower (since 1959):** 235/185 hp
- **Flywheel Horsepower (since 1959):** 235 hp (175.24 kw)
- **Forward Speed - 1st (since 1958):** 1.5 mph (2.41 kph)
- **Forward Speed - 1st (since 1958):** 2.4 mph (3.86 kph)
- **Forward Speed - 1st (since 1959):** 3.5 mph (5.63 kph)
- **Forward Speed - 2nd (since 1958):** 1.9 mph (3.06 kph)
- **Forward Speed - 2nd (since 1958):** 4.2 mph (6.76 kph)
- **Forward Speed - 2nd (since 1959):** 5.1 mph (8.21 kph)
- **Forward Speed - 3rd (since 1958):** 2.7 mph (4.35 kph)
- **Forward Speed - 3rd (since 1958):** 6.5 mph (10.46 kph)
- **Forward Speed - 3rd (since 1959):** 7.6 mph (12.23 kph)
- **Forward Speed - 4th (since 1958):** 3.5 mph (5.63 kph)
- **Forward Speed - 5th (since 1958):** 4.6 mph (7.4 kph)
- **Forward Speed - 6th (since 1958):** 6.3 mph (10.14 kph)
- **Horse- power FW/ Drawbar (since 1958):** 235/185 hp
- **Horse- power FW/ Drawbar (since 1958):** 270 hp (201.34 kw)
- **Horse- power FW/ Drawbar (since 1959):** 235 hp (175.24 kw)
- **Overall Height (since 1958):** 94 in (238.76 cm)
- **Overall Length (since 1958):** 205 in (520.7 cm)
- **Overall Width (since 1958):** 109 in (276.86 cm)
- **Product Identification Prefix (since 1958):** 36A
- **Product Identification Prefix (since 1958):** 46A
- **Product Identification Prefix (since 1959):** 35A
- **Product Identification Prefix (since 1959):** 52A
- **Product Identification Prefix (since 1959):** 22A
- **Product Identification Prefix (since 1960):** 68A
- **Track Gauge (since 1958):** 84 in (213.36 cm)
- **Trans- mission (since 1958):** DD
- **Trans- mission (since 1958):** PS
- **Trans- mission (since 1959):** TC
- **Years Built (since 1958):** 1,958 - 1,974
- **Years Built (since 1958):** 1,958 - 1,966
- **Years Built (since 1959):** 1,959 - 1,961
- **Years Built (since 1959):** 1,959 - 1,966
- **Years Built (since 1960):** 1,960 - 1,966

## About this model

The Caterpillar D8H is a heavy crawler dozer produced by Caterpillar for earthmoving, land clearing, and grading applications. Part of the D8 series, the D8H is known for its large undercarriage, high drawbar pull, and durable mechanical design. It was commonly used in construction, mining, forestry, and agricultural site preparation. The machine typically features a diesel engine, power shift transmission, and a steel track undercarriage for traction on rough terrain. As a crawler dozer, the Caterpillar D8H is designed for pushing large volumes of material, ripping hard ground, and operating in demanding off-road conditions.

## Photos

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