# 1984 Caterpillar D8L

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/crawler-dozers/d8l/id/88939182>

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## Listing details

- **Price:** Sold
- **Listing ID:** 88939182
- **Year:** 1984
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** D8L
- **Category:** Crawler Dozers
- **Serial number:** Not Available
- **Location:** Orlando, Fl
- **Auction starts:** 2026-08-27

## Description

Located in Lane 200 Spot 2, Enclosed Cab, Air Conditioner, 176 in Wide Semi-U Blade w/ Single Tilt, 28 in Single Grouser Track Shoes, Counterweight, Drawbar

## Manufacturer specifications

### Dimensions

- **Ground Clearance:** 1.09 ft (0.33 m)
- **Ground Clearance:** 1.5 ft (0.46 m)
- **Height To Top Of Cab:** 12.77 ft (3.89 m)
- **Height To Top Of Cab:** 12.71 ft (3.87 m)
- **Length Of Track On Ground:** 10.55 ft (3.22 m)
- **Length Of Track On Ground:** 10.54 ft (3.21 m)
- **Length W/ Blade:** 16.25 ft (4.95 m)
- **Length W/O Blade:** 9.32 ft (2.84 m)
- **Length W/O Blade:** 17.92 ft (5.46 m)
- **Width Over Tracks:** 10.21 ft (3.11 m)

### Engine

- **Displacement:** 1098.5 cu in (18001.23 cu cm)
- **Engine Make:** 2236
- **Engine Model:** 3408
- **Gross Power:** 335.3 hp (250.04 kw)
- **Gross Power:** 399.7 hp (298.06 kw)

### Operational

- **Fuel Capacity:** 199 gal (753.22 l)
- **Fuel Capacity:** 193.2 gal (731.26 l)
- **Operating Weight:** 82243.5 lbs (37298.64 kg)
- **Operating Weight:** 80799.5 lbs (36643.77 kg)

### Standard Blade

- **Cutting Depth:** 9.1 in (23.11 cm)
- **Width:** 13.7 ft (4.18 m)

### Transmission

- **Max Speed - Forward:** 7.4 mph (11.91 kph)
- **Max Speed - Reverse:** 9.2 mph (14.81 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:** 9098.52 in2
- **Ground Contact Area:** 5564.52 in2
- **Number Of Track Rollers Per Side:** 8
- **Standard Shoe Size:** 35.99 in (91.41 cm)
- **Standard Shoe Size:** 22.05 in (56.01 cm)
- **Track Gauge:** 7.22 ft (2.2 m)
- **Track Gauge:** 8.34 ft (2.54 m)

## About this model

Caterpillar D8L crawler dozer is a heavy-duty track-type tractor designed for earthmoving, grading, and site preparation in mining, construction, and land clearing applications. The D8L is part of Caterpillar's large dozer lineup and is known for its high drawbar pull, durable undercarriage, and blade control for pushing material over rough terrain. Typical configurations include a straight blade or semi-U blade, with a diesel engine, power shift transmission, and hydraulic controls. The D8L is used for bulk material handling, ripping, and heavy grading where traction and stability are required. It remains a recognized model in used equipment and legacy machine references.

## Photos

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