Cat D3 specs
- blade capacity
- 2.19 m³
- net power
- 77.6 kW (104 hp)
- operating weight
- 9,362 kg
- blade width
- 2.782 m
Cat D3 dimensions
| Letter | Dimension | Metric and imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Overall length (with blade) | 4.337 m170.7 in |
| 4 | Overall length (base machine) | 3.27 m128.7 in |
| 5 | Height (to top of cab) | 2.769 m109 in |
| 1 | Track gauge | 1.6 m63 in |
| 2 | Width over tracks | 2.11 m83 in |
| 7 | Blade width | 2.782 m109.5 in |
| 8 | Blade height | 1.073 m42.2 in |
| 6 | Ground clearance | 0.332 m13 in |
Cat D3 specifications
Current-generation Cat D3 (C3.6, hydrostatic, build 12B) in the Tier 3-equivalent build Cat publishes for Africa-Middle East (AME); Al-Bahar lists no D3, so this is Cat's own AME sheet. Standard track, abrasion undercarriage, standard VPAT blade.
24 figures in 7 groups
Dimensions
- Track length on ground
- 2.31 m
- Shoe width
- 0.51 mStandard; LGP 660 mm or 762 mm
- Ripper (add to base machine length)
- 1.177 m
- Grouser height
- 0.047 m
Weight
- Operating weight
- 9,362 kg
- Operating weight (LGP, 762 mm shoes)
- 9,893 kg
- Ripper (add)
- 554 kg
Performance
- Blade capacity
- 2.19 m³SAE, standard blade; LGP 2.34 m³
- Blade lift height
- 0.767 m
- Digging depth
- 0.605 mStandard blade
- Maximum tilt
- 0.402 mStandard blade
- Maximum blade angle
- 25°Either side
- Ground pressure
- 38.9 kPaStandard
Engine
- Engine model
- Cat C3.6
- Emissions
- Brazil MAR-1 / China Nonroad Stage III (equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIA)
- Net power
- 77.6 kW (104 hp)At 2,200 rpm, SAE J1349 / ISO 9249
- Displacement
- 3.6 L
Transmission
- Transmission
- Dual-path closed-loop hydrostatic
- Travel speed, forward (max)
- 9 km/h
- Travel speed, reverse (max)
- 10 km/h
Undercarriage
- Track rollers (each side)
- 7
- Shoes (each side)
- 40 (HD) / 36 (Abrasion)
Hydraulics
- Pump flow
- 65 L/minImplement pump
- Max pressure
- 206 barImplement relief valve setting 20 600 kPa
Source: Cat D3 Dozer specifications AEHQ8311-02 (08-2024), build 12B (AME, S Am, APD)
Cat D3 service
What each system holds and when Cat says to change it, with genuine filters and oils. The oil grade for your build is in its operator's manual.
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- Engine oil, with filter
- 10.5 L
Fluid: Cat DEO-ULS or Cat DEO SAE 15W-40 (-10 to 50 °C) (Cat Machine Fluids Recommendations SEBU6250-30)
The C3.6 is a small engine working near full load all day behind a blade; dirty or tired oil wears it out early.
Confirm fluid grades in your machine's operator's manual: they vary by build year and climate.
Service capacities
- Fuel tank
- 195 L51.5 gal
- Engine oil, with filter
- 10.5 L2.8 gal
- Cooling system
- 19 L5.0 gal
- Transmission/hydraulic tank
- 90 L23.8 gal
- Final drives (each side)
- 10 L2.6 gal
Service intervals
- Hydraulic oil
- 6,000 hours
- Coolant
- 12,000 hours
Compare the Cat D3
The machines nearest in size, each drawn beside this one at the same scale.
Moving a Cat D3
A first look from the sheet. Your haulier or forwarder confirms the load.
- Length
- 4.34m
- Width
- 2.11m
- Height
- 2.77m
- Weight
- 9.4t
- RoadA beavertail or flatbed truck
- SeaA 20 ft flat rack, out of gauge (over-height): expect a surcharge
Cat D3 prices and listings in the UAE
Asking prices on EquipmentsFinder, in AED, refreshed daily.
Typical hire, per daymedian of 4
AED 1,350 /day
No priced Cat D3 for hire yet: this is all dozers
No Cat D3 for rent listed right now.
Request a Cat D3About the Cat D3
The Cat D3 is a 9.36-tonne dozer with a Cat C3.6 engine rated at 77.6 kW (104 hp).
Its fuel tank holds 195 L.
A crawler dozer: a tracked tractor with a blade at the front, built to push, spread and level large volumes of earth.
Typical jobs: bulk earthmoving and pushing, spreading and levelling fill, road and pad building, ripping hard ground.
Cat D3 questions
How much does a Cat D3 weigh?
9,362 kg (20,640 lb) in working order, with fuel, operator and standard attachment.
What engine and horsepower does the Cat D3 have?
A Cat C3.6 engine rated at 77.6 kW (104 hp) net.
What blade does the Cat D3 have?
2.19 m³ (2.86 yd³) with the standard blade.
What are the Cat D3's dimensions?
4.34 m long, 2.11 m wide and 2.77 m high, from Cat's dimension drawing.
How do you transport a Cat D3?
Road: a beavertail or flatbed truck. Sea: a 20 ft flat rack, out of gauge (over-height): expect a surcharge.
What is the Cat D3's fuel tank capacity?
195 L (51.5 gal).
How much oil does a Cat D3 take?
Engine oil: 10.5 L (2.8 gal).
What are the Cat D3's main competitors?
The machines nearest it in size are the John Deere 650, the John Deere 450, the Cat D4. Each has a side-by-side comparison on EquipmentsFinder.
Is the Cat D3 sold in the UAE?
Yes. The Cat D3 is sold in the UAE and the Gulf, the USA, other markets worldwide; builds can differ by market, so check emissions and options with the dealer.
What is a Cat D3 used for?
A crawler dozer: a tracked tractor with a blade at the front, built to push, spread and level large volumes of earth. Typical jobs: bulk earthmoving and pushing, spreading and levelling fill, road and pad building, ripping hard ground.
Need a Cat D3 on site?
Post the job - where, when and for how long. Suppliers with a machine contact you directly. Free to post.
