The Caterpillar D44 articulated dump truck (1986-2026) is characterised by high engine power at 460 hp (343 kW) and high dump capacity at 31.1 yd³ (23.8 m³). It also has travel speed of 29.8 mph (48 km/h).
Specification profile
1986-2026
Engine power: 460 hp (343 kW)Dump Capacity: 31.1 yd³ (23.8 m³)Travel speed: 29.8 mph (48 km/h)Transport width: 12 ft (3.66 m)
460 hp (343 kW)Engine power
31.1 yd³ (23.8 m³)Dump Capacity
29.8 mph (48 km/h)Travel speed
12 ft (3.66 m)Transport width
12.7 ft (3.86 m)Transport height
9.51 ft (2.9 m)Loading Height
33 ft (10.1 m)Transport length
88,185 lb (40 t)Net Load
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
High
460 hp (343 kW)
Low 184 hp (137 kW)Typical 363 hp (271 kW)High 523 hp (390 kW)
Engine power is well above the typical figure.
Dump Capacity
High
31.1 yd³ (23.8 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 above the typical figure.
Travel speed
Below average
29.8 mph (48 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 below the typical figure.
Transport width
Above average
12 ft (3.66 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.
Transport height
Average
12.7 ft (3.86 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 close to the typical figure.
Transport length
Average
33 ft (10.1 m)
Low 28.6 ft (8.73 m)Typical 33.8 ft (10.3 m)High 37.5 ft (11.4 m)
Transport length is close to 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 | D44 articulated dump truck |
| Model year / production | 1986-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power460 hp (343 kW)
Travel speed29.8 mph (48 km/h)
Dimensions
Loading Height9.51 ft (2.9 m)
Transport height12.7 ft (3.86 m)
Transport length33 ft (10.1 m)
Transport width12 ft (3.66 m)
Capacity & weight
Dump Capacity31.1 yd³ (23.8 m³)
Net Load88,185 lb (40 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type3408TA
Setup & fitment
Standard tyres33.25×29
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
Model seriesD
Central LubricationNo
Heated Dump BodyNo
TailgateNo
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