Caterpillar d30c articulated dump truck Specs (1986-1989)

The Caterpillar d30c articulated dump truck (1986-1989) brings together low engine power at 260 hp (194 kW) and below-average weight at 46,958 lb (21.3 t). Another useful figure is dump capacity at 22.2 yd³ (17 m³).
Specification profile

1986-1989

Weight: 46,958 lb (21.3 t)Engine power: 260 hp (194 kW)Dump Capacity: 22.2 yd³ (17 m³)Travel speed: 34.8 mph (56 km/h)
46,958 lb (21.3 t)Weight
260 hp (194 kW)Engine power
22.2 yd³ (17 m³)Dump Capacity
34.8 mph (56 km/h)Travel speed
11 ft (3.36 m)Transport width
10.9 ft (3.33 m)Transport height
9.35 ft (2.85 m)Loading Height
32.1 ft (9.77 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

Below average

46,958 lb (21.3 t)
Low 33,124 lb (15 t)Typical 60,418 lb (27.4 t)High 104,940 lb (47.6 t)

Weight is 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

Average

11 ft (3.36 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 close to the typical figure.

Transport height

Average

10.9 ft (3.33 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 close to the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length32.1 ft (9.77 m)
Transport width11 ft (3.36 m)
Transport height10.9 ft (3.33 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 d30c articulated dump truck
Model year / production 1986-1989
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

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

Dimensions

Loading Height9.35 ft (2.85 m)
Transport height10.9 ft (3.33 m)
Transport length32.1 ft (9.77 m)
Transport width11 ft (3.36 m)

Capacity & weight

Dump Capacity22.2 yd³ (17 m³)
Weight46,958 lb (21.3 t)
Net Load59,966 lb (27.2 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type3306TA

Setup & fitment

Standard tyres29.5×25

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo

Other specifications

Model seriesD
Central LubricationNo
Heated Dump BodyNo
TailgateNo