Caterpillar d300b articulated dump truck Specs (1986-2026)

Among the key figures for the Caterpillar d300b articulated dump truck (1986-2026) are low engine power at 260 hp (194 kW) and low weight at 43,652 lb (19.8 t). It also has dump capacity of 22.2 yd³ (17 m³).
Specification profile

1986-2026

Weight: 43,652 lb (19.8 t)Engine power: 260 hp (194 kW)Dump Capacity: 22.2 yd³ (17 m³)Travel speed: 34.8 mph (56 km/h)
43,652 lb (19.8 t)Weight
260 hp (194 kW)Engine power
22.2 yd³ (17 m³)Dump Capacity
34.8 mph (56 km/h)Travel speed
9.02 ft (2.75 m)Transport width
10.5 ft (3.21 m)Transport height
8.79 ft (2.68 m)Loading Height
32.2 ft (9.8 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

43,652 lb (19.8 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

Below average

22.2 yd³ (17 m³)
Low 14.4 yd³ (11 m³)Typical 24.7 yd³ (18.8 m³)High 38.6 yd³ (29.5 m³)

Dump Capacity is below the typical figure.

Travel speed

Average

34.8 mph (56 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

9.02 ft (2.75 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

10.5 ft (3.21 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 length32.2 ft (9.8 m)
Transport height10.5 ft (3.21 m)
Transport width9.02 ft (2.75 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 d300b articulated dump truck
Model year / production 1986-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power260 hp (194 kW)
Travel speed34.8 mph (56 km/h)

Dimensions

Loading Height8.79 ft (2.68 m)
Transport height10.5 ft (3.21 m)
Transport length32.2 ft (9.8 m)
Transport width9.02 ft (2.75 m)

Capacity & weight

Dump Capacity22.2 yd³ (17 m³)
Weight43,652 lb (19.8 t)
Net Load59,966 lb (27.2 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type3306TA

Setup & fitment

Standard tyres23.5×25

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo

Other specifications

Model seriesD
Central LubricationNo
Heated Dump BodyNo
TailgateNo