Caterpillar D 8 N bulldozer Specs (1987-1995)

The Caterpillar D 8 N bulldozer (1987-1995) combines high engine power at 284 hp (212 kW) with high weight at 72,753 lb (33 t). The listed track width is 28 in (710 mm).
Specification profile

1987-1995

Weight: 72,753 lb (33 t)Engine power: 284 hp (212 kW)Track Width: 28 in (710 mm)Air conditioning: No
72,753 lb (33 t)Weight
284 hp (212 kW)Engine power
28 in (710 mm)Track Width
NoAir conditioning
SBlade Type
NoDiesel particulate filter
CaterpillarEngine manufacturer
NoRear Ripper
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

High

284 hp (212 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

72,753 lb (33 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.

Track Width

Above average

28 in (710 mm)
Low 13 in (330 mm)Typical 25.3 in (642 mm)High 3.17 ft (965 mm)

Track Width is above the typical figure.

Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Rear RipperNO
Tilt DeviceNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model D 8 N bulldozer
Model year / production 1987-1995
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power284 hp (212 kW)

Dimensions

Track Width28 in (710 mm)

Capacity & weight

Weight72,753 lb (33 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeD3406C

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo

Other specifications

Model seriesD
Blade TypeS
Rear RipperNo
Tilt DeviceNo