# 1997 Caterpillar D400E for Sale in Novi, MI **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $51,500.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 88681523 - **Year:** 1997 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** D400E - **Category:** Off-Highway Trucks - **Hours:** 15320 - **Serial number:** 2YR00604 - **Location:** Novi, MI ## Description CAB, DIFF LOCK, 29.5-25, CONDITION, HOURS, AND ATTACHMENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE, Online Owner's Manual , PLEASE CALL FOR MACHINE LOCATION ## Machine details ### GENERAL APPEARANCE - **Cleaning Required:** Yes ### 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:** No - **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 - **Leaks - TRANSMISSION:** Yes - **Transmission - Noisy:** No ### STEERING - **Hand Metering Unit:** Good - **Lines / Fittings - STEERING:** Good - **Steering Cylinder:** Fair - **Steering Linkage:** Good ### SUSPENSION - **Suspension Cylinders:** Fair ### BRAKE - **Leaks - BRAKE:** No ### HYDRAULICS - **Leaks - HYDRAULICS:** No ### TRUCK BODY - **Bottom:** Fair - **Hinge Pins & Brackets:** Good - **Operating Condition - TRUCK BODY:** Good - **Ribs and Stringers:** Good ### FINAL DRIVES - **Center Axle:** Good - **Center Final Drives:** Good - **Front Axle - FINAL DRIVES:** Good - **Front Final Drives:** Good - **Rear Axle:** Good - **Rear Final Drives:** Good - **Universal Joints:** Fair - **Wheel Lugs & Rims:** Fair ### TIRES - **Tire Size - TIRES:** 29.5R25 ## Manufacturer specifications ### Dimensions - **Dump Height:** 21.59 ft (6.58 m) - **Height:** 11.75 ft (3.58 m) - **Length:** 34.5 ft (10.52 m) - **Overall Height:** 11.75 ft (3.58 m) - **Overall Length:** 34.52 ft (10.52 m) - **Overall Width:** 10.83 ft (3.3 m) - **Weight:** 65000 lbs (29478.46 kg) - **Width:** 10.8333 ft (3.3 m) ### Dump - **Dump Angle:** 55 degrees - **Rated Payload:** 80027.8 lbs (36300.04 kg) ### Engine - **Gross Power:** 405 hp (302.01 kw) ### Weights - **Total Empty:** 64495 lbs (29254.48 kg) ## About this model The Caterpillar D400E 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 other bulk materials over rough terrain. The D400E features a heavy-duty chassis, articulated steering, and a dump body configured for off-road load handling. It is commonly associated with high traction, stability, and durability in demanding site conditions. The model is referenced in heavy equipment fleets for material transport, site development, and mining support operations where off-road hauling capability is required. ## Photos ![1997 Caterpillar D400E](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lZmNkYjVlMDNjYjU4YjA4YmZhOTllN2JmNzBjZTFjOSYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjI2NzM0) ![1997 Caterpillar D400E photo 2](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iMjhhZWJkYzE4YmI4MmY2ZTg4MTM2MmRiZjlmMzcxNyYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjQxNjk4) ![1997 Caterpillar D400E photo 3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hNTU2Mjk5MTIzMzM3NWJmZTViM2Y5MWZhZDg2NjZkZSYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjE5Nzk4) ![1997 Caterpillar D400E photo 4](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04ZTViNmQ0MTkzMmY0ZjVhZWM3MTRmOTU0MmU5MzI0OCYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjE5NTY=) ![1997 Caterpillar D400E photo 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