Cat D8 specs
- blade capacity
- 10.3 m³
- net power
- 271 kW (363 hp)
- operating weight
- 39,000 kg
- blade width
- 4.038 m
Cat D8 dimensions
| Letter | Dimension | Metric and imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Overall length (with blade) | 7.91 m25'11" |
| 6 | Overall length (base machine) | 4.76 m15'7" |
| 5 | Height (to top of cab) | 3.53 m11'7" |
| 1 | Track gauge | 2.08 m6'10" |
| 3 | Width over tracks | 2.79 m9'2" |
| 7 | Blade width | 4.038 m159 in |
| 8 | Blade height | 1.747 m68.8 in |
| 4 | Track length on ground | 3.21 m10'6" |
| 2 | Shoe width | 0.61 m24.0 in |
Cat D8 specifications
Cat D8 (the renamed D8T: C15, elevated sprocket, build 22A) in Cat's Afr-ME Tier 3-equivalent build (AME excluding Saudi Arabia) - the model Al-Bahar sells as 'D8 - Tier 3'; standard tractor, SU blade, single-shank ripper.
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Dimensions
- Height (to top of guardrail)
- 3.39 m
- Ground clearance
- 0.622 m
- Grouser height
- 0.084 mExtreme service
- SU blade (add to basic tractor)
- 1.417 m
- Single-shank ripper (add to basic tractor)
- 1.725 mTip at ground line, shank pin in middle hole
- Drawbar (add to basic tractor)
- 0.295 m
Weight
- Operating weight
- 39,000 kg
- Operating weight (LGP)
- 37,585 kgWith drawbar
- Shipping weight
- 34,030 kg10% fuel, with ripper
- Blade weight (SU, with push arms)
- 4,539 kg
Performance
- Blade capacity
- 10.3 m³SU blade, ISO 9246; U 11.8 m³, angle 6.1 m³
- Blade lift height
- 1.246 m
- Digging depth
- 0.576 m
- Maximum tilt at blade corner
- 0.573 m
- Ground pressure
- 88.5 kPaISO 16754
- Maximum drawbar pull
- 642 kN1.0 forward
Ripper
- Ripper maximum penetration
- 1.13 mSingle shank
- Ripper maximum penetration force
- 127 kNSingle shank
- Ripper weight (single shank)
- 4,070 kg
Engine
- Engine model
- Cat C15
- Emissions
- Brazil MAR-1 / UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA (equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIA)
- Net power
- 271 kW (363 hp)At 2,050 rpm, ISO 9249 / SAE J1349
- Gross power
- 296 kW (397 hp)
- Displacement
- 15.2 L
Transmission
- Transmission
- Powershift, 3 forward / 3 reverse (half-step ranges)
- Travel speed, forward (max)
- 10.3 km/h3.0 forward
- Travel speed, reverse (max)
- 10.3 km/h3.0 reverse
Undercarriage
- Undercarriage
- Elevated sprocket, 44 sections, 8 bottom rollers
Hydraulics
- Pump flow
- 259 L/minImplement pump, 1,850 rpm
- Max pressure
- 240 bar
Cat D8 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
- 43 L
- Engine oil and filter, change every
- 500 hours
Fluid: Cat DEO-ULS or Cat DEO SAE 15W-40 (-10 to 50 °C) (Cat Machine Fluids Recommendations SEBU6250-30)
The C15 works near full load for whole shifts behind an SU blade and ripper; overdue oil shows up as bearing and liner wear.
Confirm fluid grades in your machine's operator's manual: they vary by build year and climate.
Service capacities
- Fuel tank
- 624 L164.8 gal
- Cooling system
- 72 L19 gal
- Engine oil, with filter
- 43 L11.4 gal
- Power train
- 208 L54.9 gal
- Final drives (each)
- 12.5 L3.30 gal
- Hydraulic tank
- 69 L18.2 gal
Service intervals
- Engine oil and filter
- 500 hours
- Power train oil
- 1,000 hours
- Hydraulic oil
- 6,000 hours
- Coolant
- 12,000 hours
Compare the Cat D8
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Moving a Cat D8
A first look from the sheet. Your haulier or forwarder confirms the load.
- Length
- 7.91m
- Width
- 2.79m
- Height
- 3.53m
- Weight
- 39t
- RoadA 3 or 4-axle lowbed
- Width2.79 m wide: over 2.6 m usually needs an oversize permit and escort
- SeaA 40 ft flat rack, out of gauge (over-width, over-height): expect a surcharge
Cat D8 prices and listings in the UAE
Asking prices on EquipmentsFinder, in AED, refreshed daily.
Typical hire, per daymedian of 4
AED 1,350 /day
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About the Cat D8
The Cat D8 is a 39-tonne dozer with a Cat C15 engine rated at 271 kW (363 hp).
Its fuel tank holds 624 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 D8 questions
How much does a Cat D8 weigh?
39,000 kg (85,980 lb) in working order, with fuel, operator and standard attachment.
What engine and horsepower does the Cat D8 have?
A Cat C15 engine rated at 271 kW (363 hp) net.
What blade does the Cat D8 have?
10.3 m³ (13.47 yd³) with the standard blade.
What are the Cat D8's dimensions?
7.91 m long, 2.79 m wide and 3.53 m high, from Cat's dimension drawing.
How do you transport a Cat D8?
Road: a 3 or 4-axle lowbed. Width: 2.79 m wide: over 2.6 m usually needs an oversize permit and escort. Sea: a 40 ft flat rack, out of gauge (over-width, over-height): expect a surcharge.
What is the Cat D8's fuel tank capacity?
624 L (164.8 gal).
How much oil does a Cat D8 take?
Engine oil: 43 L (11.4 gal). Hydraulic oil: 69 L (18.2 gal).
How often does a Cat D8 need an oil change?
Cat sets the engine oil and filter at every 500 hours; in hot, dusty work, check the operator's manual for a shorter interval.
What are the Cat D8's main competitors?
The machines nearest it in size are the Cat D6, the Cat D10, the Cat D5. Each has a side-by-side comparison on EquipmentsFinder.
Is the Cat D8 sold in the UAE?
Yes. The Cat D8 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 D8 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 D8 on site?
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