# 2012 Caterpillar D8T **URL:** > This machine has been sold or is not currently for sale. ## Listing details - **Price:** Sold - **Listing ID:** 89464107 - **Year:** 2012 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** D8T - **Category:** Crawler Dozers - **Hours:** 11006 - **Serial number:** CAT00D8TVMLN00707 - **Location:** Edmonton, Ab - **Auction starts:** 2026-11-03 ## Description Located in Lane 1 Spot 1, Enclosed Cab, Air Conditioner, 2012 US EPA Label, 194 in Wide Angle Blade w/ Dual Tilt, 4 Cylinder Multi-Shank Ripper, 24 in Single Grouser Track Shoes Equipment from BriCar Contracting Ltd, Closing Time: 2026-11-03 09:52:00 AM ## Manufacturer specifications ### Blades - **8a - Capacity - Sae J1265:** 6.8 cu yd - **8a - Width - Over End Bits:** 16.5 ft (5.03 m) - **8su - Capacity - Sae J1265:** 13.4 cu yd - **8su - Width - Over End Bits:** 13.3 ft (4.05 m) - **8su Lgp - Capacity - Sae J1265:** 12.9 cu yd - **8su Lgp - Width - Over End Bits:** 14.9 ft (4.54 m) - **8u - Capacity - Sae J1265:** 15.4 cu yd - **8u - Width - Over End Bits:** 14 ft (4.27 m) ### Blades - 8a - **Capacity - Sae J1265:** 6.8 cu yd - **Digging Depth:** 24.6 in (62.48 cm) - **Ground Clearance:** 52.1 in (132.33 cm) - **Height:** 3.9 ft (1.19 m) - **Maximum Tilt:** 28.9 in (73.41 cm) - **Note (1):** \*Includes blade tilt cylinder. - **Note (2):** \*\*Operating Weight: Includes hydraulic controls, blade tilt cylinder, coolant, lubricants, 100% fuel, ROPS, FOPS cab, blade, single-shank ripper, 610 mm (24 in) MS shoes, and operator. - **Total Operating Weight\*\* - With Blade And Single-Shank Ripper:** 88700 lbs (40233.69 kg) - **Weight\* - Without Hydraulic Controls:** 11900 lbs (5397.76 kg) - **Width - Over End Bits:** 16.61 ft (5.06 m) ### Dimensions - **Ground Clearance:** 2.01 ft (0.61 m) - **Height:** 11.25 ft (3.43 m) - **Height To Top Of Cab:** 11.77 ft (3.59 m) - **Length:** 15.1667 ft (4.62 m) - **Length Of Track On Ground:** 10.52 ft (3.21 m) - **Length W/ Blade:** 19.99 ft (6.09 m) - **Length W/O Blade:** 15.2 ft (4.63 m) - **Weight:** 87733 lbs (39795.07 kg) - **Width:** 10.9167 ft (3.33 m) - **Width Over Tracks:** 8.84 ft (2.69 m) ### Dimensions - Lgp - **Ground Clearance:** 2401 in (6098.54 cm) - **Ground Pressure (Iso 16754):** 7.7 psi - **Length - Track On Ground:** 126.2 in (320.55 cm) - **Machine Height - Rops/Fops Cab:** 140.4 in (356.62 cm) - **Overall Length - Basic Tractor:** 183 in (464.82 cm) - **Width - Tractor - Without Trunnions - Standard Shoes:** 130 in (330.2 cm) ### Dimensions - Non-Suspended - **Ground Clearance:** 23.8 in (60.45 cm) - **Ground Pressure (Iso 16754):** 13 psi - **Length - Track On Ground:** 128.31 in (325.91 cm) - **Machine Height - Rops/Fops Cab:** 140.7 in (357.38 cm) - **Overall Length - Basic Tractor:** 183 in (464.82 cm) - **Width - Tractor - Without Trunnions - Standard Shoes:** 106 in (269.24 cm) ### Engine - **Displacement:** 928 cu in (15207.23 cu cm) - **Engine Make:** 2236 - **Engine Model:** C15 ACERT - **Gross Power:** 347 hp (258.76 kw) - **Net Power:** 310 hp (231.17 kw) ### General Specifications - **(1000 psi) (since 2012):** @ 2200 RPM - **Blade Capacities (since 2006):** 27.6 cu yd (21.1 cu m) - **Blade Capacity (since 2021):** 15.4 yd³ - **Blade Dimensions - Ground Clearance at - full raise (since 2006):** 49 in (1231 mm) - **Blade Dimensions - Ground Clearance at full raise (since 2010):** 49 in (1231 mm) - **Blade Dimensions - Height (since 2006):** 97 in (2465 mm) - **Blade Dimensions - Maximum Dig Depth (since 2006):** 22.9 in (582 mm) - **Blade Dimensions - Maximum Hydraulic Tilt (since 2006):** 40.5 in (1028 mm) - **Blade Dimensions - Width including - std. end bits (since 2006):** 178 in (4.52 m) - **Blade Dimensions - Width including std. end bits (since 2010):** 178 in (4.52 m) - **Blade Types and Widths - Angle Straight (since 2006):** 196 in (4.99 m) - **Blade Types and Widths - Full 25° Angle (since 2006):** 178 in (4.52 m) - **Blade Types and Widths - Full 25° Angle (since 2015):** 199 in (5.05 m) - **Blade Types and Widths - Semi-U (since 2006):** 155 in (3.94 m) - **Blade Types and Widths - Universal (since 2006):** 168 in (4.26 m) - **Bore (since 2006):** 5.4 in (137 mm) - **Clearance under beam, shank vertical R Ripper Up (since 2015):** 61 in (1.55 m) - **DEF Tank Refill Capacity (since 2017):** 6.3 US gal (24 L) - **Displacement (since 2006):** 928 cu in (15.2 L) - **Dozer Weight (since 2006):** 12400 lbs (5624 kg) - **Emission Standards (since 2016):** Tier 4 Final/Stage IV/ Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final - **Emission Standards (since 2019):** Tier 4 Final/Stage IV/ Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) - **Engine Emissions Tier (since 2012):** Tier 4 Interim/ Stage IIIB - **Engine Emissions Tier (since 2015):** Tier 4 Final/ EU Stage IV - **Engine Model (since 2006):** C15 ACERT - **Engine Power (since 2016):** 312 hp (232.66 kw) - **Engine Power (since 2019):** 354 hp (263.98 kw) - **Engine Type (since 2016):** C15 ACERT - **Engine Type (since 2019):** Cat C15 ACERT - **Flow at 6890 kPa (since 2012):** 71.3 US gpm (270 L/min) - **Flow at 6890 kPa (since 2015):** 74.5 US gpm (282 L/min) - **Flow at 6890 kPa - (1000 psi) (since 2006):** 71.3 US gpm (270 L/min) - **Flywheel Power (since 2006):** 310 hp (231 kW) - **Flywheel Power (since 2013):** 317 hp (237 kW) - **Flywheel Power (since 2015):** 312 hp (233 kW) - **Fuel Tank Refill Capacity (since 2006):** 170 US gal (643 L) - **Fuel Tank Refill Capacity (since 2015):** 165 US gal (627 L) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - (without Blade) (since 2006):** 182 in (4.64 m) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - (without Blade) (since 2012):** 183 in (4.64 m) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Ground Clearance (since 2006):** 24 in (618 mm) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Ground Clearance (since 2013):** 24 in (613 mm) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Ground Clearance (since 2019):** 24 in (613 sq mm) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Height (Stripped Top) (since 2006):** 105 in (2.67 m) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Height (To Top of ROPS Cab) (since 2006):** 136 in (3.46 m) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Height (To Top of ROPS Cab) (since 2013):** 138 in (3.51 m) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Height (To Top of ROPS Canopy) (since 2006):** 136 in (3.46 m) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Height - (To Top of ROPS Canopy) (since 2012):** 136 in (3.46 m) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Height 2 (Stripped Top) 3 (since 2016):** 105 in (2.67 m) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Height 2 (To Top of ROPS Cab) (since 2016):** 138 in (3.51 m) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Height 2 - (To Top of ROPS Canopy) (since 2016):** 136 in (3.46 m) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Overall Length (with SU Blade) (since 2006):** 240 in (6.09 m) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Overall Length (with SU Blade) 4 (since 2016):** 240 in (6.09 m) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Width (Over Trunnion) (since 2006):** 120 in (3.05 m) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Width (over Trunnion) (since 2012):** 120 in (3.06 m) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Width (W/O Trunnion - - Std. Shoe) (since 2006):** 104 in (2.64 m) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Width (w/o Trunnion - - Std. Shoe) (since 2012):** 104 in (2.64 m) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Width (w/o Trunnion - Std. Shoe) (since 2010):** 104 in (2.64 m) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Width (without Trunnion - Std. Shoe) (since 2006):** 104 in (2.64 m) - **Ground Contact Area (since 2012):** 7056 sq in (4.55 sq m) - **Ground Contact Area (w/Std. Shoe) (since 2006):** 5544 sq in (3.58 sq m) - **Ground Contact Area - (w/Std. Shoe) (since 2012):** 6062 sq in (3.91 sq m) - **Ground Pressure (since 2012):** 12.03 psi (82.94 kPa) - **Ground Pressure (since 2013):** 12.43 psi (85.75 kPa) - **Ground Pressure (since 2015):** 13.38 psi (92.25 kPa) - **Length of Track on Ground (since 2006):** 126 in (3.21 m) - **Lift Relief Valve - Setting (since 2006):** 3500 psi (24200 kPa) - **Lift Relief Valve Setting (since 2012):** 3500 psi (24200 kPa) - **Lift Relief Valve Setting (since 2013):** 3481 psi (24000 kPa) - **Lift Relief Valve Setting \[Hydraulic Controls\] (since 2010):** 3500 psi (24200 kPa) - **Mounting Point (since 2006):** At Rear Under Fuel Tank - **Mounting Point (since 2013):** At Rear Center of Fuel Tank - **Mounting Point \[Hydraulic Controls\] (since 2010):** At Rear Under Fuel Tank - **Net Power (since 2021):** 354 hp (263.98 kw) - **No. of Cylinders (since 2006):** 6 - **Number of Pockets (since 2017):** 1 - **Number of Pockets (since 2019):** 1 (single shank) / 3 (multi-shank) - **Number of Valves (since 2006):** 2 Std. 4 with Ripper Electro/Hydraulic Control System - **Number of Valves (since 2013):** 2 Std., 3 with Winch, 4 with Ripper, 5 with Implement Towing AR Electro/Hydraulic Control System - **Number of Valves \[Hydraulic Controls\] (since 2010):** 2 Std. 4 with Ripper Electro/Hydraulic Control System - **O Overall width (since 2019):** 97 in (2.46 m) - **Operating Weight (since 2021):** 87,600 lb - **Operating Weight: - Power Shift Differential Steer (since 2006):** 84850 lbs (38488 kg) - **Operating Weight: - Power Shift Differential Steer (since 2012):** 85850 lbs (38941 kg) - **Operating Weight: - Power Shift Differential Steer (since 2013):** 87733 lbs (39795 kg) - **Operating Weight: 1 - Power Shift Differential Steer (since 2016):** 87733 lbs (39795 kg) - **Power Shift Differential Steer (since 2006):** 85150 lbs (38660 kg) - **Pump Flow at 6890 kPa (1000 psi), 2200 rpm \[Hydraulic Controls\] (since 2010):** 71.3 US gpm (270 L/min) - **Rated Engine RPM (since 2006):** 1850 rpm - **Rated Engine RPM (since 2015):** 1900 rpm - **Reverse Speed - Gear 1 (since 2006):** 2.8 mph (4.5 km/h) - **Reverse Speed - Gear 2 (since 2006):** 5.0 mph (8 km/h) - **Reverse Speed - Gear 2 (since 2012):** 5 mph (8 km/h) - **Reverse Speed - Gear 3 (since 2006):** 8.8 mph (14.2 km/h) - **Ripper Type (since 2017):** Single Shank - **Ripper Type (since 2019):** Single Shank / Multi-shank - **S Ripper Down (since 2015):** 17.7 in (449 mm) - **Speed - Gear 1 (since 2006):** 2.1 mph (3.4 km/h) - **Speed - Gear 2 (since 2006):** 3.8 mph (6.1 km/h) - **Speed - Gear 3 (since 2006):** 6.6 mph (10.6 km/h) - **Stroke (since 2006):** 6.75 in (172 mm) - **T Pocket Spacing (since 2015):** 43 in (1092 mm) - **Tank Capacity (Oil) (since 2006):** 19.8 US gal (75 L) - **Tank Capacity (Oil) \[Hydraulic Controls\] (since 2010):** 19.8 US gal (75 L) - **Track Gauge (since 2006):** 82 in (2.08 m) - **Track Rollers (Each Side) (since 2006):** 8 - **Track Shoe Width (since 2012):** 28 in (710 mm) - **Tractor & Dozer - Dimensions - Length Blade Straight (since 2006):** 267 in (6.79 m) - **Tractor and Dozer Dimensions - Length Blade Straight (since 2010):** 267 in (6.79 m) - **Travel Speed - Forward - Gear 1 (since 2019):** 2.1 mph (3.4 km/h) - **Travel Speed - Forward - Gear 2 (since 2019):** 3.7 mph (6 km/h) - **Travel Speed - Forward - Gear 3 (since 2019):** 6.6 mph (10.6 km/h) - **Travel Speed - Reverse - Gear 1 (since 2019):** 2.8 mph (4.5 km/h) - **Travel Speed - Reverse - Gear 2 (since 2019):** 4.9 mph (7.9 km/h) - **Travel Speed - Reverse - Gear 3 (since 2019):** 8.8 mph (14.2 km/h) - **Type (since 2006):** 8SU LGP - **U Shank Gauge (since 2015):** 85 in (2.17 m) - **V Track Clearance with standard shoe (since 2015):** 3 in (76 mm) - **Weight (since 2016):** 86,900 lbs (39417.23 kg) - **Weight (since 2019):** 87,600 lbs (39734.74 kg) - **Weight Installed (since 2006):** Included in Std. Tractor - **Weight Installed \[Hydraulic Controls\] (since 2010):** Included in Std. Tractor - **Width of Standard Track Shoe (since 2006):** 22 in (560 mm) - **Width of Standard Track Shoe (since 2012):** 24 in (610 mm) ### Hydraulic System - **Pump Flow Capacity:** 73 gpm (276.31 lpm) - **Pump Type:** piston-type, variable displacement - **Relief Valve Pressure:** 5700 psi ### Operational - **Alternator Supplied Amperage:** 100 amps - **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 20.3 gal (76.84 l) - **Engine Oil Capacity:** 10 gal (37.85 l) - **Final Drives Fluid Capacity:** 3.3 gal (12.49 l) - **Fuel Capacity:** 170 gal (643.45 l) - **Hydraulic Fluid Capacity:** 19.8 gal (74.94 l) - **Operating Voltage:** 24 V - **Operating Weight:** 87733 lbs (39795.07 kg) - **Powertrain Fluid Capacity:** 41 gal (155.19 l) ### Standard Blade - **Capacity:** 11.4 cu yd - **Cutting Depth:** 22.6 in (57.4 cm) - **Height:** 65 in (165.1 cm) - **Width:** 12.9 ft (3.93 m) ### Transmission - **Max Speed - Forward:** 6.6 mph (10.62 kph) - **Max Speed - Reverse:** 8.8 mph (14.16 kph) - **Number Of Forward Gears:** 3 - **Number Of Reverse Gears:** 3 - **Transmission Type:** Hydrostatic ### Undercarriage - **Ground Contact Area:** 5554 in2 - **Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side:** 1 - **Number Of Shoes Per Side:** 44 - **Number Of Track Rollers Per Side:** 8 - **Standard Shoe Size:** 24.02 in (61.01 cm) - **Track Gauge:** 6.84 ft (2.08 m) - **Track Pitch:** 8.5 in (21.59 cm) ### Undercarriage - Lgp - **Ground Clearance:** 24.1 in (61.21 cm) - **Ground Contact Area:** 9593 in2 - **Ground Pressure (Iso 16754):** 7.7 psi - **Grouser Height:** 3.1 in (7.87 cm) - **Length - Track On Ground:** 126 in (320.04 cm) - **Pitch:** 8.5 in (21.59 cm) - **Shoe Type:** Moderate Service - **Shoes/Side:** 44 - **Track Gauge:** 92 in (233.68 cm) - **Track Rollers - Each Side:** 8 - **Width - Shoe:** 38 in (96.52 cm) ### Weights - **Note (1):** Operating Weight Standard: Includes hydraulic controls, blade, tilt cylinder, coolant, lubricants, 100% fuel, ROPS, FOPS cab, SU-Blade, Single-Shank Ripper, 610 mm (24 in) MS shoes, and operator. - **Note (2):** Operating Weight LGP: Includes hydraulic controls, blade, tilt cylinder, drawbar, coolant, lubricants, 100% fuel, ROPS, FOPS cab, SU-Blade, 965 mm (38 in) MS shoes, and operator. - **Note (3):** Shipping Weight Standard: Includes coolant, lubricants, 20% fuel, ROPS, FOPS cab, and 610 mm (24 in) MS shoes. - **Note (4):** Shipping Weight LGP: Includes coolant, lubricants, 20% fuel, ROPS, FOPS cab, and 965 mm (38 in) MS shoes. - **Operating Weight:** 86900 lbs (39417.23 kg) - **Operating Weight - Lgp:** 82496 lbs (37419.6 kg) - **Operating Weight - Standard:** 87600 lbs (39734.74 kg) - **Shipping Weight - Lgp:** 68700 lbs (31161.83 kg) - **Shipping Weight - Standard Su Blade:** 66300 lbs (30073.21 kg) ### Weights - Waste Handler - **Note (1):** Operating Weight Standard: Includes hydraulic controls, blade, tilt cylinder, coolant, lubricants, 100% fuel, ROPS, FOPS cab, Waste SU-Blade, striker box, 610 mm (24 in) MS shoes, and operator. - **Note (2):** Operating Weight LGP: Includes hydraulic controls, blade, tilt cylinder, drawbar, coolant, lubricants, 100% fuel, ROPS, FOPS cab, Waste SU-Blade, 965 mm (38 in) MS shoes, striker box, and operator. - **Note (3):** Shipping Weight Standard: Includes coolant, lubricants, 20% fuel, ROPS, FOPS cab, striker box, and 610 mm (24 in) MS shoes. - **Note (4):** Shipping Weight LGP: Includes coolant, lubricants, 20% fuel, ROPS, FOPS cab, striker box, and 965 mm (38 in) MS shoes. - **Operating Weight - Lgp:** 92300 lbs (41866.63 kg) - **Operating Weight - Standard:** 87400 lbs (39644.02 kg) - **Shipping Weight - Lgp:** 77900 lbs (35334.89 kg) - **Shipping Weight - Standard:** 73400 lbs (33293.72 kg) ## About this model The Caterpillar D8T is a heavy-duty crawler dozer designed for earthmoving, grading, ripping, and site preparation in mining, quarry, construction, and large-scale land development applications. It is part of Caterpillar's D8 series and is known for its high drawbar pull, durable undercarriage, and integrated powertrain systems. The D8T typically features a Caterpillar diesel engine, hydrostatic or powershift drivetrain depending on configuration, and a large semi-U blade or other blade options. Common uses include bulk material handling, road building, and dozing in demanding ground conditions. The model is widely referenced for its balance of power, traction, and serviceability. ## Photos ![2012 Caterpillar D8T](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23299/376/64cc75e3-0f69-49c3-9d49-890650460a46-hr.jpg) ![2012 Caterpillar D8T photo 2](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23299/376/49f27c49-aa7a-3e8c-9979-f1e9942a3b6f-hr.jpg) ![2012 Caterpillar D8T photo 3](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23299/376/bbf2ed45-318a-3270-a611-1d51021fdc31-hr.jpg) ![2012 Caterpillar D8T photo 4](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23299/376/7a84d408-83d1-33c0-81b8-23246739421c-hr.jpg) ![2012 Caterpillar D8T photo 5](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23299/376/5b6b42ac-35fa-327c-a7f4-ed2ae8c3a077-hr.jpg) ![2012 Caterpillar D8T photo 6](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23299/376/f9289111-8eab-4e5f-bd61-5e9cc85dcb2c-hr.jpg) ![2012 Caterpillar D8T photo 7](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23299/376/4ae6a69c-fe39-455d-9c6a-184981382414-hr.jpg) ![2012 Caterpillar D8T photo 8](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23299/376/1529d8a1-9f73-49b6-a552-066c8d1c1ca7-hr.jpg) ![2012 Caterpillar D8T photo 9](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23299/376/7949eabb-2a55-44a6-ad91-f1c28d5ef498-hr.jpg)