# 1996 Caterpillar D250E for Sale in Shelby Twp., MI

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/off-highway-trucks/d250e/id/89128514>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $37,500.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 89128514
- **Year:** 1996
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** D250E
- **Category:** Off-Highway Trucks
- **Hours:** 12544
- **Serial number:** 5TN00784
- **Location:** Shelby Twp., MI

## Description

CAB, AC, 23.5-R25, CONDITION HOURS AND ATTACH SUBJECT TO CHANGE, Online Owner's Manual , PLEASE CALL FOR MACHINE LOCATION

## Machine details

### GENERAL APPEARANCE

- **Bumper:** Fair
- **Cab or Canopy:** Good
- **Decals:** Fair
- **Fenders:** Fair
- **Fuel Tank:** Good
- **Grab Irons:** Good
- **Paint:** Fair
- **Pre-Cleaner Bowl:** Poor
- **Sheet Metal:** Fair
- **Steps / Ladder:** Fair

### SAFETY ITEMS

- **ROPS:** Yes
- **ROPS Certification Plate:** Yes
- **Safety Decals In Place:** Yes
- **Safety Decals Legible:** Yes

### OPERATOR STATION

- **Current O&MM:** No
- **Current Parts Manual:** No
- **Current Safety Manual:** No

### ENGINE

- **Blow By:** Yes
- **Knocking:** No
- **Oil Leaks:** Yes
- **Water in Oil:** No

### COOLING SYSTEM

- **Compression in Radiator:** No

### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM

- **Block Heater:** No
- **Ether Aid:** Yes

### TRANSMISSION

- **Case:** Good
- **Controls:** Good
- **Cooler:** Good
- **Temp / Pressure Gauges:** Fair
- **Transmission - Forward Shifts:** Good
- **Transmission - Reverse Shifts:** Good

### STEERING

- **Hand Metering Unit:** Fair
- **Steering Cylinder:** Fair
- **Steering Linkage:** Good

### SUSPENSION

- **Suspension Cylinders:** Poor

### BRAKE

- **Brake Drums / Rotors:** Good
- **Control Valve:** Good
- **Pedal:** Fair
- **Type (Wet, Dry):** Good

### HYDRAULICS

- **Notes - HYDRAULICS:** Outer covering on hydraulic hoses weathered/cracked

### TRUCK BODY

- **Bed Liner:** Good
- **Bottom:** Fair
- **Hinge Pins & Brackets:** Good
- **Operating Condition - TRUCK BODY:** Good
- **Ribs and Stringers:** Good

### FINAL DRIVES

- **Center Axle:** Fair
- **Front Axle - FINAL DRIVES:** Good
- **Rear Axle:** Good
- **Wheel Lugs & Rims:** Good

### TIRES

- **Tire Size - TIRES:** 23.5-R25

## Manufacturer specifications

### Body Capacities

- **Heaped (Sae 2:1):** 18 cu yd
- **Struck:** 13.8 cu yd

### Body Hoist

- **Lower Time:** 7 s
- **Raise Time:** 10 s

### Body Plate Thickness

- **Base:** 0.6 in (1.52 cm)
- **Front:** 0.4 in (1.02 cm)
- **Side:** 0.5 in (1.27 cm)

### Dimensions

- **Dump Height:** 20.35 ft (6.2 m)
- **Height:** 11 ft (3.35 m)
- **Length:** 32.5833 ft (9.93 m)
- **Overall Height:** 11 ft (3.35 m)
- **Overall Length:** 32.62 ft (9.94 m)
- **Overall Width:** 8.99 ft (2.74 m)
- **Weight:** 46750 lbs (21205.47 kg)
- **Width:** 9 ft (2.74 m)

### Dump

- **Dump Angle:** 55 degrees
- **Rated Payload:** 50044.94 lbs (22696.12 kg)

### Engine

- **Engine Model:** 3306
- **Flywheel Power:** 260 hp (193.89 kw)
- **Gross Power:** 260 hp (193.89 kw)

### Operating Weights

- **Total - Empty:** 44390.1 lbs (20131.57 kg)

### Service Refill Capacities

- **Cooling System:** 16.7 gal (63.21 l)
- **Engine Crankcase:** 7.4 gal (28.01 l)
- **Fuel Tank:** 95.1 gal (359.95 l)
- **Hydraulic System:** 52.9 gal (200.23 l)
- **Transmission:** 15.9 gal (60.18 l)

### Transmission

- **Forward - 1:** 3.9 mph (6.28 kph)
- **Forward - 2:** 6.7 mph (10.78 kph)
- **Forward - 3:** 11 mph (17.7 kph)
- **Forward - 4:** 19.2 mph (30.9 kph)
- **Forward - 5:** 31.7 mph (51.02 kph)
- **Reverse - 1:** 4.1 mph (6.6 kph)
- **Reverse - 2:** 11.5 mph (18.51 kph)

### Weights

- **Total Empty:** 44397 lbs (20134.69 kg)

## About this model

The Caterpillar D250E is an articulated off-highway truck designed for hauling material in construction, quarry, and earthmoving applications. It is part of Caterpillar's D-series truck line and is used for transporting loose aggregate, soil, rock, and overburden across rough terrain. The D250E features a high-capacity dump body, all-wheel drive articulation, and a chassis built for off-road mobility and load handling. It is commonly selected for site haulage where traction, stability, and durability are required. The model is associated with heavy-duty material transport in demanding conditions and is recognized within the off-highway truck category.

## Photos

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