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.
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
