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.
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
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