# 1987 Caterpillar D9L for Sale in Tuscaloosa, AL

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> This machine is being sold for parts.

## Listing details

- **Price:** Call for price
- **Listing ID:** 47391466
- **Year:** 1987
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** D9L
- **Category:** Crawler Dozers
- **Serial number:** 14Y3615
- **Location:** Tuscaloosa, AL

## Description

HAS SS RIPPER.

## Manufacturer specifications

### Dimensions

- **Ground Clearance:** 2.01 ft (0.61 m)
- **Height:** 14.75 ft (4.5 m)
- **Height To Top Of Cab:** 13.83 ft (4.22 m)
- **Length:** 24.6667 ft (7.52 m)
- **Length Of Track On Ground:** 11.65 ft (3.55 m)
- **Length W/ Blade:** 23.23 ft (7.08 m)
- **Length W/O Blade:** 17.46 ft (5.32 m)
- **Weight:** 171674 lbs (77870.11 kg)
- **Width:** 12 ft (3.66 m)
- **Width Over Tracks:** 10.47 ft (3.19 m)

### Engine

- **Displacement:** 1647.7 cu in (27001.03 cu cm)
- **Engine Make:** 2236
- **Engine Model:** 3412
- **Gross Power:** 460 hp (343.03 kw)

### Operational

- **Fuel Capacity:** 255 gal (965.18 l)
- **Operating Weight:** 114655.9 lbs (51998.14 kg)

### Standard Blade

- **Width:** 14.9 ft (4.54 m)

### Transmission

- **Max Speed - Forward:** 7.6 mph (12.23 kph)
- **Max Speed - Reverse:** 9.4 mph (15.13 kph)
- **Number Of Forward Gears:** 3
- **Number Of Reverse Gears:** 3
- **Transmission Type:** Powershift

### Undercarriage

- **Ground Contact Area:** 6696.02 in2
- **Ground Pressure:** 17.12 psi
- **Number Of Track Rollers Per Side:** 8
- **Standard Shoe Size:** 24.02 in (61.01 cm)
- **Track Gauge:** 8.21 ft (2.5 m)

## About this model

The Caterpillar D9L is a heavy-duty crawler dozer produced by Caterpillar for earthmoving, mining, and large-scale construction applications. Part of the D9 series, the D9L was designed for high drawbar pull, strong blade capacity, and reliable performance in demanding terrain. It typically features a diesel engine, track-type undercarriage, and a powertrain built for pushing, ripping, and grading material. The D9L is commonly used in land clearing, road building, quarry work, and site preparation. As a crawler dozer, it combines traction, stability, and durability for continuous operation in tough ground conditions and high-production environments.

## Photos

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