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.
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
