Caterpillar d8t bulldozer Specs (2017-2022)

The Caterpillar d8t bulldozer (2017-2022) is characterised by high engine power at 363 hp (271 kW) and high weight at 66,293 lb (30.1 t). The listed reverse travel speed is 7.33 mph (11.8 km/h).
Specification profile

2017-2022

Weight: 66,293 lb (30.1 t)Engine power: 363 hp (271 kW)Reverse Travel Speed: 7.33 mph (11.8 km/h)Travel speed: 6.59 mph (10.6 km/h)
66,293 lb (30.1 t)Weight
363 hp (271 kW)Engine power
7.33 mph (11.8 km/h)Reverse Travel Speed
6.59 mph (10.6 km/h)Travel speed
10 ft (3.06 m)Transport width
12.9 ft (3.93 m)Front Blade Width
24 in (610 mm)Track Width
11.4 ft (3.47 m)Transport height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

High

363 hp (271 kW)
Low 61.7 hp (46 kW)Typical 222 hp (165 kW)High 758 hp (565 kW)

Engine power is well above the typical figure.

Weight

High

66,293 lb (30.1 t)
Low 10,097 lb (4.58 t)Typical 52,108 lb (23.6 t)High 165,347 lb (75 t)

Weight is well above the typical figure.

Reverse Travel Speed

Average

7.33 mph (11.8 km/h)
Low 5.28 mph (8.5 km/h)Typical 7.31 mph (11.8 km/h)High 9.26 mph (14.9 km/h)

Reverse Travel Speed is close to the typical figure.

Travel speed

Average

6.59 mph (10.6 km/h)
Low 4.04 mph (6.5 km/h)Typical 6.47 mph (10.4 km/h)High 8.7 mph (14 km/h)

Travel speed is close to the typical figure.

Transport width

Average

10 ft (3.06 m)
Low 5.87 ft (1.79 m)Typical 9.9 ft (3.02 m)High 15.4 ft (4.69 m)

Transport width is close to the typical figure.

Transport height

Average

11.4 ft (3.47 m)
Low 7.19 ft (2.19 m)Typical 10.8 ft (3.3 m)High 15.1 ft (4.59 m)

Transport height is close to the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Speed

Published speed figures shown together.

Reverse Travel Speed7.33 mph (11.8 km/h)
Travel speed6.59 mph (10.6 km/h)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length15.2 ft (4.65 m)
Transport height11.4 ft (3.47 m)
Transport width10 ft (3.06 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningYES
Diesel particulate filterYES
Rear RipperNO
Tilt DeviceNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model d8t bulldozer
Model year / production 2017-2022
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power363 hp (271 kW)
Reverse Travel Speed7.33 mph (11.8 km/h)
Soil Pressure0.896 kg/cm²
Travel speed6.59 mph (10.6 km/h)

Dimensions

Front Blade Width12.9 ft (3.93 m)
Track Width24 in (610 mm)
Transport height11.4 ft (3.47 m)
Transport length15.2 ft (4.65 m)
Transport width10 ft (3.06 m)

Capacity & weight

Weight66,293 lb (30.1 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke137×172 mm
Displacement4.02 US gal (15.2 L)
Emission levelTier 4 F/ IV
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC15 Acert
Transmission TypeHY

Features

Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterYes

Other specifications

Model seriesD
Blade TypeSU
Rear RipperNo
Tilt DeviceNo