# 1979 Caterpillar 824C for Sale in Spy Hill, Sk

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/wheel-dozers/824c/id/88692369>

## Listing details

- **Price:** Auction pricing
- **Listing ID:** 88692369
- **Year:** 1979
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 824C
- **Category:** Wheel Dozers
- **Hours:** 6008
- **Serial number:** 85X425
- **Location:** Spy Hill, Sk
- **Auction starts:** 2026-10-07

## Description

Enclosed Cab, 29.5R25 Tires, 12 ft 8 in Straight Blade

## Manufacturer specifications

### Blade

- **Blade Capacity:** 6.2 cu yd
- **Blade Height:** ft in
- **Blade Width:** ft in

### Dimensions

- **Ground Clearance:** 1.57 ft (0.48 m)
- **Height:** 9.4167 ft (2.87 m)
- **Height To Top Of Cab:** 12.99 ft (3.96 m)
- **Length:** 23.1667 ft (7.06 m)
- **Length With Blade On Ground:** 25.23 ft (7.69 m)
- **Weight:** 70000 lbs (31751.51 kg)
- **Wheelbase:** 11.59 ft (3.53 m)
- **Width:** 13.25 ft (4.04 m)
- **Width Over Tires:** 10.41 ft (3.17 m)

### Engine

- **Displacement:** 891 cu in (14600.91 cu cm)
- **Engine Make:** 2236
- **Engine Model:** 3406
- **Gross Power:** 315 hp (234.9 kw)

### Operational

- **Fuel Capacity:** 155.6 gal (588.95 l)
- **Operating Weight:** 66976.5 lbs (30380.07 kg)
- **Tire Size:** 29.5-25 16PR (L-3)

### Transmission

- **Max Speed - Forward:** 20.7 mph (33.31 kph)
- **Max Speed - Reverse:** 23.5 mph (37.82 kph)
- **Number Of Forward Gears:** 4
- **Number Of Reverse Gears:** 4

## About this model

The Caterpillar 824C is a heavy-duty wheel dozer designed for earthmoving, stockpiling, and material handling in mining, quarry, and large construction applications. Built by Caterpillar, the 824C uses a wheeled undercarriage for mobility on firm surfaces and is commonly fitted with a large dozer blade for pushing and leveling material. The model is part of Caterpillar's wheel dozer lineup and is known for combining dozing capability with faster travel than tracked machines. Typical uses include site preparation, waste handling, and aggregate work. The 824C is an older production model and may be found in used equipment fleets.

## Photos

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