Caterpillar D400 articulated dump truck Specs (2000-2026)

The Caterpillar D400 articulated dump truck (2000-2026) is characterised by above-average engine power at 405 hp (302 kW) and above-average weight at 72,400 lb (32.8 t). Its published dump capacity is 28.6 yd³ (21.9 m³).
Specification profile

2000-2026

Weight: 72,400 lb (32.8 t)Engine power: 405 hp (302 kW)Dump Capacity: 28.6 yd³ (21.9 m³)Travel speed: 36.4 mph (58.6 km/h)
72,400 lb (32.8 t)Weight
405 hp (302 kW)Engine power
28.6 yd³ (21.9 m³)Dump Capacity
36.4 mph (58.6 km/h)Travel speed
4.43 lb-ft (6 Nm)Maximum torque
11.7 ft (3.57 m)Transport width
11.2 ft (3.42 m)Transport height
10.1 ft (3.07 m)Loading Height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Above average

405 hp (302 kW)
Low 184 hp (137 kW)Typical 363 hp (271 kW)High 523 hp (390 kW)

Engine power is above the typical figure.

Weight

Above average

72,400 lb (32.8 t)
Low 33,124 lb (15 t)Typical 60,418 lb (27.4 t)High 104,940 lb (47.6 t)

Weight is above the typical figure.

Dump Capacity

Above average

28.6 yd³ (21.9 m³)
Low 14.4 yd³ (11 m³)Typical 24.7 yd³ (18.8 m³)High 38.6 yd³ (29.5 m³)

Dump Capacity is above the typical figure.

Travel speed

Above average

36.4 mph (58.6 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 above the typical figure.

Maximum torque

Low

4.43 lb-ft (6 Nm)
Low 371 lb-ft (503 Nm)Typical 1,304 lb-ft (1,767 Nm)High 2,028 lb-ft (2,750 Nm)

Maximum torque is well below the typical figure.

Transport width

Above average

11.7 ft (3.57 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 above the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length36.1 ft (11 m)
Transport width11.7 ft (3.57 m)
Transport height11.2 ft (3.42 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 D400 articulated dump truck
Model year / production 2000-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power405 hp (302 kW)
Maximum torque4.43 lb-ft (6 Nm)
Travel speed36.4 mph (58.6 km/h)

Dimensions

Loading Height10.1 ft (3.07 m)
Transport height11.2 ft (3.42 m)
Transport length36.1 ft (11 m)
Transport width11.7 ft (3.57 m)
Outside turning radius18.3 ft (5.58 m)

Capacity & weight

Dump Capacity28.6 yd³ (21.9 m³)
Weight72,400 lb (32.8 t)
Net Load80,028 lb (36.3 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke137×165 mm
Displacement3.86 US gal (14.6 L)
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type3406E

Setup & fitment

Standard tyres29.5 R25

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo

Other specifications

Model seriesD
Central LubricationNo
Heated Dump BodyNo
TailgateNo