Dismantled Caterpillar D8L For Sale

Name: Caterpillar D8L
Brand: Caterpillar
SKU: 47391527
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Serial Number:	53Y4162
Machine Location:	TUSCALOOSA, AL

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The Caterpillar D8L is a heavy crawler dozer designed for earthmoving, land clearing, and large-scale grading applications. Produced by Caterpillar, the D8L is part of the D8 series and is known for its high drawbar pull, durable undercarriage, and large blade capacity. It is commonly used in mining, construction, forestry, and site preparation where traction and pushing power are required. The D8L typically features a diesel engine, power shift transmission, and a rugged steel frame built for demanding field conditions. As a crawler dozer, it operates on tracks for improved stability and traction on soft, uneven, or steep terrain.

Dimensions
Ground Clearance	2 ft (0 m)
Ground Clearance	1 ft (0 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	13 ft (4 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	13 ft (4 m)
Length Of Track On Ground	11 ft (3 m)
Length Of Track On Ground	11 ft (3 m)
Length W/ Blade	16 ft (5 m)
Length W/O Blade	9 ft (3 m)
Length W/O Blade	18 ft (5 m)
Width Over Tracks	10 ft (3 m)
Engine
Displacement	1,099 cu in (18,001 cu cm)
Displacement	1,099 cu in (18,001 cu cm)
Engine Make	2,236
Engine Make	2,236
Engine Model	3,408
Engine Model	3,408
Gross Power	335 hp (250 kw)
Gross Power	400 hp (298 kw)
General Specifications
Approx. Machine Weight (Since 1984)	80,820 lbs (36,659 kg)
Approx. Machine Weight (1985)	80,820 lbs (36,659 kg)
Approx. Machine Weight (1986)	80,820 lbs (36,659 kg)
Approx. Machine Weight (1987)	80,820 lbs (36,659 kg)
Drawbar Pull - 1st (Since 1984)	69,840 lbf (31,679 kgf)
Drawbar Pull - 1st (1985)	69,840 lbf (31,679 kgf)
Drawbar Pull - 1st (1986)	69,840 lbf (31,679 kgf)
Drawbar Pull - 1st (1987)	69,840 lbf (31,679 kgf)
Drawbar Pull - 2nd (Since 1984)	50,960 lbf (23,115 kgf)
Drawbar Pull - 2nd (1985)	50,960 lbf (23,115 kgf)
Drawbar Pull - 2nd (1986)	50,960 lbf (23,115 kgf)
Drawbar Pull - 2nd (1987)	50,960 lbf (23,115 kgf)
Drawbar Pull - 3rd (Since 1984)	37,910 lbf (17,196 kgf)
Drawbar Pull - 3rd (1985)	37,910 lbf (17,196 kgf)
Drawbar Pull - 3rd (1986)	37,910 lbf (17,196 kgf)
Drawbar Pull - 3rd (1987)	37,910 lbf (17,196 kgf)
Drawbar Pull - 4th (Since 1984)	27,310 lbf (12,388 kgf)
Drawbar Pull - 4th (1985)	27,310 lbf (12,388 kgf)
Drawbar Pull - 4th (1986)	27,310 lbf (12,388 kgf)
Drawbar Pull - 4th (1987)	27,310 lbf (12,388 kgf)
Drawbar Pull - 5th (Since 1984)	20,180 lbf (9,154 kgf)
Drawbar Pull - 5th (1985)	20,180 lbf (9,154 kgf)
Drawbar Pull - 5th (1986)	20,180 lbf (9,154 kgf)
Drawbar Pull - 5th (1987)	20,180 lbf (9,154 kgf)
Drawbar Pull - 6th (Since 1984)	14,170 lbf (6,428 kgf)
Drawbar Pull - 6th (1985)	14,170 lbf (6,428 kgf)
Drawbar Pull - 6th (1986)	14,170 lbf (6,428 kgf)
Drawbar Pull - 6th (1987)	14,170 lbf (6,428 kgf)
Forward Speed - 1st (Since 1984)	2 mph (3 kph)
Forward Speed - 1st (1985)	2 mph (3 kph)
Forward Speed - 1st (1986)	2 mph (3 kph)
Forward Speed - 1st (1987)	2 mph (3 kph)
Forward Speed - 2nd (Since 1984)	2 mph (4 kph)
Forward Speed - 2nd (1985)	2 mph (4 kph)
Forward Speed - 2nd (1986)	2 mph (4 kph)
Forward Speed - 2nd (1987)	2 mph (4 kph)
Forward Speed - 3rd (Since 1984)	3 mph (5 kph)
Forward Speed - 3rd (1985)	3 mph (5 kph)
Forward Speed - 3rd (1986)	3 mph (5 kph)
Forward Speed - 3rd (1987)	3 mph (5 kph)
Forward Speed - 4th (Since 1984)	4 mph (7 kph)
Forward Speed - 4th (1985)	4 mph (7 kph)
Forward Speed - 4th (1986)	4 mph (7 kph)
Forward Speed - 4th (1987)	4 mph (7 kph)
Forward Speed - 5th (Since 1984)	6 mph (9 kph)
Forward Speed - 5th (1985)	6 mph (9 kph)
Forward Speed - 5th (1986)	6 mph (9 kph)
Forward Speed - 5th (1987)	6 mph (9 kph)
Forward Speed - 6th (Since 1984)	7 mph (12 kph)
Forward Speed - 6th (1985)	7 mph (12 kph)
Forward Speed - 6th (1986)	7 mph (12 kph)
Forward Speed - 6th (1987)	7 mph (12 kph)
Horse- power FW/ Drawbar (Since 1984)	400/325 hp
Horse- power FW/ Drawbar (1985)	400/325 hp
Horse- power FW/ Drawbar (1986)	400/325 hp
Horse- power FW/ Drawbar (1987)	400/325 hp
Overall Width (Since 1984)	123 in (312 cm)
Overall Width (1985)	123 in (312 cm)
Overall Width (1986)	123 in (312 cm)
Overall Width (1987)	123 in (312 cm)
Product Identification Prefix (Since 1984)	4FB
Product Identification Prefix (1985)	4FB
Product Identification Prefix (1986)	4FB
Product Identification Prefix (1987)	4FB
Track Gauge (Since 1984)	100 in (254 cm)
Track Gauge (1985)	100 in (254 cm)
Track Gauge (1986)	100 in (254 cm)
Track Gauge (1987)	100 in (254 cm)
Trans- mission (Since 1984)	DD
Trans- mission (1985)	DD
Trans- mission (1986)	DD
Trans- mission (1987)	DD
Years Built (Since 1984)	1,984 - 1,987
Years Built (1985)	1,984 - 1,987
Years Built (1986)	1,984 - 1,987
Years Built (1987)	1,984 - 1,987
Operational
Fuel Capacity	199 gal (753 l)
Fuel Capacity	193 gal (731 l)
Operating Weight	82,244 lbs (37,305 kg)
Operating Weight	80,800 lbs (36,650 kg)
Standard Blade
Cutting Depth	9 in (23 cm)
Width	14 ft (4 m)
Transmission
Max Speed - Forward	7 mph (12 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	9 mph (15 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears	3
Number Of Forward Gears	6
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Number Of Reverse Gears	6
Transmission Type	powershift
Transmission Type	direct drive
Undercarriage
Ground Contact Area	5564.52 in2
Ground Contact Area	9098.52 in2
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	8
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	8
Standard Shoe Size	22 in (56 cm)
Standard Shoe Size	36 in (91 cm)
Track Gauge	7 ft (2 m)
Track Gauge	8 ft (3 m)

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