# 1977 Caterpillar D8K for Sale in Atlanta, GA **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $54,500.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 55390954 - **Year:** 1977 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** D8K - **Category:** Crawler Dozers - **Stock number:** 35884 - **Location:** Atlanta, GA ## Description ROPS CANOPY, SEMI-U BLADE, UNDERCARRIAGE AT 50% WITH 22" PADS, CAT D342 SPACER PLATE ENGINE, DRAWBAR, 3-SPEED POWERSHIFT TRANSMISSION, CLEAN AND RUNS GOOD ## Machine details ### General Specifications - **bladetype:** 2-Way - **airconditioning:** No - **enginemake:** CATERPILLAR - **heater:** No - **ropstype:** Open - **hoursmeterinaccurate:** 1 - **enginerebuilt:** No - **ripper:** No - **winch:** No - **transmission:** Powershift - **gps:** No - **numforwardspeeds:** 3 - **tracktype:** Steel - **undercarriageremaining:** 50 - **blade:** Yes - **screens:** No - **sweeps:** No - **drawbar:** Yes - **onboarddiagnostics:** No - **gpsready:** No - **heatedseat:** No - **bladetypedozer:** Semi U ## Manufacturer specifications ### Dimensions - **Ground Clearance:** 1.5 ft (0.46 m) - **Height - Top of Cab:** 11.2 ft (3.41 m) - **Length of Track on Ground:** 10.4 ft (3.17 m) - **Length w/ Blade:** 21.6 ft (6.58 m) - **Length w/o Blade:** 17.3 ft (5.27 m) - **Width Over Tracks:** 9.2 ft (2.8 m) ### Engine - **Displacement:** 1244.9 cu in (20400.3 cu cm) - **Engine Model:** D342 - **Gross Power:** 300 hp (223.71 kw) ### Operating Specifications - **Fuel Capacity:** 169.1 gal (640.04 l) - **Operating Weight:** 70503.9 lbs (31980.07 kg) ### Standard Blade - **Width:** 13.3 ft (4.05 m) ### Transmission - **Max Speed - Forward:** 6.8 mph (10.94 kph) - **Max Speed - Reverse:** 8.4 mph (13.52 kph) - **Number of Forward Gears:** 3 - **Number of Reverse Gears:** 3 - **Transmission Type:** powershift ### Undercarriage - **Ground Contact Area:** 5456.1 cu in (89409.66 cu cm) - **Ground Pressure:** 12.8 psi - **Number of Track Rollers per Side:** 5 - **Standard Shoe Size:** 22.1 in (56.13 cm) - **Track Gauge:** 7 ft (2.13 m) ## About this model The Caterpillar D8K is a heavy crawler dozer produced by Caterpillar for earthmoving, land clearing, and large-scale grading applications. As part of the D8 series, the D8K is known for its high drawbar pull, durable undercarriage, and suitability for demanding construction, mining, and forestry work. It typically features a Caterpillar diesel engine, power shift transmission, and a robust steel track undercarriage designed for traction and stability on rough terrain. 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