# 1978 Caterpillar D8K SA for Sale in Madera, CA **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $59,000.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 77506976 - **Year:** 1978 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** D8K SA - **Category:** Crawler Dozers - **Location:** Madera, CA ## Description CAT D8K Special Application,, Direct Drive Transmission,, 3 Remotes,, Multi Shank Ripper,, Front Counter Weights, ## Machine details ### General Specifications - **drive:** Track - **horsepower:** 300 - **horsepowerUnit:** horsepower - **wheeltype:** Tracks - **haspto:** No ## 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 (27664.4 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) ### 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, grading, and site preparation work. Built as part of the D8 series, the D8K is known for its large frame, high drawbar pull, and suitability for demanding construction, mining, and land clearing applications. It typically uses a diesel engine, steel track undercarriage, and a front-mounted dozer blade for pushing and leveling material. The D8K was widely used in heavy civil and industrial operations and remains recognized as a durable older model in the crawler dozer category. ## Photos ![1978 Caterpillar D8K SA](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=9053485448&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=Afzd6lUibzn76hpIJ3QTKny9lr2hbdv7) ![1978 Caterpillar D8K SA photo 2](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=9053485475&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=Afzd6lUibzlQbx7Wv%2b3PWkwlA8mBL%2fYY) ![1978 Caterpillar D8K SA photo 3](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=9053485579&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=sUg%2fKxodU2ttdkwns2XsUtBpvfkeJJ%2bK) ![1978 Caterpillar D8K SA photo 4](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=9053485542&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=sUg%2fKxodU2sIbvy0BtItlGssK5XVtiGK) ![1978 Caterpillar D8K SA photo 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