Caterpillar d250b articulated dump truck Specs (1986-2026)

Among the key figures for the Caterpillar d250b articulated dump truck (1986-2026) are low engine power at 260 hp (194 kW) and low weight at 38,360 lb (17.4 t). The listed dump capacity is 18.3 yd³ (14 m³).
Specification profile

1986-2026

Weight: 38,360 lb (17.4 t)Engine power: 260 hp (194 kW)Dump Capacity: 18.3 yd³ (14 m³)Travel speed: 31.7 mph (51 km/h)
38,360 lb (17.4 t)Weight
260 hp (194 kW)Engine power
18.3 yd³ (14 m³)Dump Capacity
31.7 mph (51 km/h)Travel speed
8.2 ft (2.5 m)Transport width
10.4 ft (3.18 m)Transport height
8.37 ft (2.55 m)Loading Height
31.5 ft (9.6 m)Transport length
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

260 hp (194 kW)
Low 184 hp (137 kW)Typical 363 hp (271 kW)High 523 hp (390 kW)

Engine power is well below the typical figure.

Weight

Low

38,360 lb (17.4 t)
Low 33,124 lb (15 t)Typical 60,418 lb (27.4 t)High 104,940 lb (47.6 t)

Weight is well below the typical figure.

Dump Capacity

Low

18.3 yd³ (14 m³)
Low 14.4 yd³ (11 m³)Typical 24.7 yd³ (18.8 m³)High 38.6 yd³ (29.5 m³)

Dump Capacity is well below the typical figure.

Travel speed

Average

31.7 mph (51 km/h)
Low 19.3 mph (31 km/h)Typical 32.6 mph (52.5 km/h)High 37.3 mph (60 km/h)

Travel speed is close to the typical figure.

Transport width

Below average

8.2 ft (2.5 m)
Low 8.2 ft (2.5 m)Typical 10.5 ft (3.2 m)High 13.7 ft (4.17 m)

Transport width is below the typical figure.

Transport height

Below average

10.4 ft (3.18 m)
Low 9.51 ft (2.9 m)Typical 11.7 ft (3.58 m)High 13.3 ft (4.04 m)

Transport height is below the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length31.5 ft (9.6 m)
Transport height10.4 ft (3.18 m)
Transport width8.2 ft (2.5 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningNO
Central LubricationNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Heated Dump BodyNO
TailgateNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model d250b articulated dump truck
Model year / production 1986-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power260 hp (194 kW)
Travel speed31.7 mph (51 km/h)

Dimensions

Loading Height8.37 ft (2.55 m)
Transport height10.4 ft (3.18 m)
Transport length31.5 ft (9.6 m)
Transport width8.2 ft (2.5 m)

Capacity & weight

Dump Capacity18.3 yd³ (14 m³)
Weight38,360 lb (17.4 t)
Net Load50,045 lb (22.7 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type3306TA

Setup & fitment

Standard tyres20.5×25

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo

Other specifications

Model seriesD
Central LubricationNo
Heated Dump BodyNo
TailgateNo