# 1976 Caterpillar D8K

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/crawler-dozers/d8k/id/89538067>

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## Listing details

- **Price:** Sold
- **Listing ID:** 89538067
- **Year:** 1976
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** D8K
- **Category:** Crawler Dozers
- **Serial number:** 77V7074
- **Location:** Chehalis, Wa
- **Auction starts:** 2026-10-29

## Description

Located in Lane 5 Spot 10, Open Operator Station, Sweeps, 160 in Wide Semi-U Blade w/ Single Tilt, 4 Cylinder Single-Shank Ripper, Rear Auxiliary Hydraulics, 28 in Single Grouser Track Shoes Closing Time: 2026-10-29 09:42:30 AM

## Manufacturer specifications

### Dimensions

- **Ground Clearance:** 1.43 ft (0.44 m)
- **Height:** 11.1667 ft (3.4 m)
- **Height To Top Of Cab:** 11.16 ft (3.4 m)
- **Length:** 21 ft (6.4 m)
- **Length Of Track On Ground:** 10.34 ft (3.15 m)
- **Length W/ Blade:** 21.59 ft (6.58 m)
- **Length W/O Blade:** 17.26 ft (5.26 m)
- **Weight:** 61000 lbs (27669.17 kg)
- **Width:** 9.1667 ft (2.79 m)
- **Width Over Tracks:** 9.16 ft (2.79 m)

### Engine

- **Displacement:** 1244.9 cu in (20400.3 cu cm)
- **Engine Model:** D342
- **Gross Power:** 300 hp (223.71 kw)

### General Specifications

- **Approx. Machine Weight (since 1974):** 69300 lbs (31433.99 kg)
- **Approx. Machine Weight (since 1974):** 70500 lbs (31978.3 kg)
- **Drawbar Pull - 1st (since 1974):** 56000 lbf (25400 kgf)
- **Drawbar Pull - 2nd (since 1974):** 41740 lbf (18930 kgf)
- **Drawbar Pull - 3rd (since 1974):** 28640 lbf (12990 kgf)
- **Drawbar Pull - 4th (since 1974):** 20650 lbf (9370 kgf)
- **Drawbar Pull - 5th (since 1974):** 14580 lbf (6610 kgf)
- **Drawbar Pull - 6th (since 1974):** 9010 lbf (4090 kgf)
- **Flywheel / Drawbar Horsepower (since 1974):** 300/- hp
- **Flywheel Horsepower (since 1974):** 300 hp (223.71 kw)
- **Forward Speed - 1st (since 1974):** 1.7 mph (2.74 kph)
- **Forward Speed - 1st (since 1974):** 2.5 mph (4.02 kph)
- **Forward Speed - 2nd (since 1974):** 2.2 mph (3.54 kph)
- **Forward Speed - 2nd (since 1974):** 4.4 mph (7.08 kph)
- **Forward Speed - 3rd (since 1974):** 3.0 mph (4.83 kph)
- **Forward Speed - 3rd (since 1974):** 6.8 mph (10.94 kph)
- **Forward Speed - 4th (since 1974):** 3.9 mph (6.28 kph)
- **Forward Speed - 5th (since 1974):** 5.1 mph (8.21 kph)
- **Forward Speed - 6th (since 1974):** 7.0 mph (11.27 kph)
- **Horse- power FW/ Drawbar (since 1974):** 300 hp (223.71 kw)
- **Overall Height (since 1974):** 96 in (243.84 cm)
- **Overall Length (since 1974):** 207 in (525.78 cm)
- **Overall Width (since 1974):** 120 in (304.8 cm)
- **Product Identification Prefix (since 1974):** 76V
- **Product Identification Prefix (since 1974):** 77V
- **Product Identification Prefix (since 1974):** 66V
- **Remarks (since 1974):** Turbocharged, Sealed and Lubricated Track
- **Track Gauge (since 1974):** 84 in (213.36 cm)
- **Trans- mission (since 1974):** DD
- **Trans- mission (since 1974):** PS
- **Years Built (since 1974):** 1,974 - 1,982

### Operational

- **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:** 5456.02 in2
- **Ground Pressure:** 12.8 psi
- **Number Of Track Rollers Per Side:** 5
- **Standard Shoe Size:** 22.01 in (55.91 cm)
- **Track Gauge:** 6.99 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. It is part of the D8 series and is known for its high drawbar pull, durable undercarriage, and suitability for demanding construction, mining, and forestry work. The D8K typically features a Caterpillar diesel engine, power shift transmission, and a robust steel track undercarriage designed for traction and stability on rough terrain. Used in bulk material handling and site preparation, the D8K remains a recognized model in the crawler dozer category for its size, strength, and serviceability in heavy-duty operations.

## Photos

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