Caterpillar D8 bulldozer Specs (2022-2026)

The Caterpillar D8 bulldozer (2022-2026) combines high engine power at 394 hp (294 kW) with high weight at 87,744 lb (39.8 t). The listed reverse travel speed is 7.33 mph (11.8 km/h).
Specification profile

2022-2026

Weight: 87,744 lb (39.8 t)Engine power: 394 hp (294 kW)Reverse Travel Speed: 7.33 mph (11.8 km/h)Travel speed: 6.59 mph (10.6 km/h)
87,744 lb (39.8 t)Weight
394 hp (294 kW)Engine power
7.33 mph (11.8 km/h)Reverse Travel Speed
6.59 mph (10.6 km/h)Travel speed
10 ft (3.06 m)Transport width
12.9 ft (3.94 m)Front Blade Width
28 in (710 mm)Track Width
11.4 ft (3.47 m)Transport height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

High

394 hp (294 kW)
Low 61.7 hp (46 kW)Typical 222 hp (165 kW)High 758 hp (565 kW)

Engine power is well above the typical figure.

Weight

High

87,744 lb (39.8 t)
Low 10,097 lb (4.58 t)Typical 52,108 lb (23.6 t)High 165,347 lb (75 t)

Weight is well above the typical figure.

Reverse Travel Speed

Average

7.33 mph (11.8 km/h)
Low 5.28 mph (8.5 km/h)Typical 7.31 mph (11.8 km/h)High 9.26 mph (14.9 km/h)

Reverse Travel Speed is close to the typical figure.

Travel speed

Average

6.59 mph (10.6 km/h)
Low 4.04 mph (6.5 km/h)Typical 6.47 mph (10.4 km/h)High 8.7 mph (14 km/h)

Travel speed is close to the typical figure.

Transport width

Average

10 ft (3.06 m)
Low 5.87 ft (1.79 m)Typical 9.9 ft (3.02 m)High 15.4 ft (4.69 m)

Transport width is close to the typical figure.

Transport height

Average

11.4 ft (3.47 m)
Low 7.19 ft (2.19 m)Typical 10.8 ft (3.3 m)High 15.1 ft (4.59 m)

Transport height is close to the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Speed

Published speed figures shown together.

Reverse Travel Speed7.33 mph (11.8 km/h)
Travel speed6.59 mph (10.6 km/h)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length15.2 ft (4.65 m)
Transport height11.4 ft (3.47 m)
Transport width10 ft (3.06 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningYES
Diesel particulate filterYES
Rear RipperNO
Tilt DeviceNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model D8 bulldozer
Model year / production 2022-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power394 hp (294 kW)
Reverse Travel Speed7.33 mph (11.8 km/h)
Travel speed6.59 mph (10.6 km/h)

Dimensions

Front Blade Width12.9 ft (3.94 m)
Track Width28 in (710 mm)
Transport height11.4 ft (3.47 m)
Transport length15.2 ft (4.65 m)
Transport width10 ft (3.06 m)

Capacity & weight

Weight87,744 lb (39.8 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke137×172 mm
Displacement4.02 US gal (15.2 L)
Emission levelEU V
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC15 Acert
Transmission TypeHY

Features

Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterYes

Other specifications

Blade TypeSU
Rear RipperNo
Tilt DeviceNo