Cat D5 specs
- blade capacity
- 3.5 m³
- net power
- 127 kW (170 hp)
- operating weight
- 17,080 kg
- blade width
- 3.272 m
Cat D5 dimensions
| Letter | Dimension | Metric and imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Overall length (with blade) | 5 m197 in |
| 6 | Overall length (base machine) | 4.644 m182.8 in |
| 5 | Height (to top of cab) | 3.085 m121.5 in |
| 1 | Track gauge | 1.89 m74.4 in |
| 3 | Width over tracks | 2.5 m98.4 in |
| 7 | Blade width | 3.272 m10.7 ft |
| 8 | Blade height | 1.261 m49.6 in |
| 4 | Track length on ground | 2.562 m100.9 in |
| 2 | Shoe width | 0.61 m24 in |
Cat D5 specifications
Current-generation Cat D5 (C7.1, elevated sprocket, 3-speed automatic, build 17B) in Cat's Tier 3-equivalent build for Afr-ME and other less-regulated regions (sheet AEXQ2553-03); standard (non-LGP) VPAT tractor, Cat Abrasion undercarriage.
25 figures in 7 groups
Dimensions
- Ground clearance
- 0.358 m
- Length of machine (blade angled 24°)
- 5.621 mWithout fuel tank guard
- Grouser height
- 0.057 mModerate service
Weight
- Operating weight
- 17,080 kg
- Operating weight (LGP VPAT)
- 19,070 kg
- Shipping weight
- 16,850 kg10% fuel
- Blade weight
- 1,090 kgVPAT blade
Performance
- Blade capacity
- 3.5 m³VPAT blade, ISO 9246; LGP 4.0 m³, SU 4.3 m³
- Blade lift height
- 0.971 m
- Digging depth
- 0.559 m
- Maximum tilt at blade corner
- 0.257 m
- Maximum blade angle
- 24°
- Ground pressure
- 47.6 kPaISO 16754
- Maximum drawbar pull
- 320 kN1.0 forward
Engine
- Engine model
- Cat C7.1
- Emissions
- Brazil MAR-1 / UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA (equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIA)
- Net power
- 127 kW (170 hp)At 1,770 rpm, ISO 9249 / SAE J1349
- Gross power
- 150 kW (201 hp)
- Displacement
- 7.1 L
Transmission
- Transmission
- Fully automatic 3-speed (differential steer)
- Travel speed, forward (max)
- 9.8 km/h3.0 forward
- Travel speed, reverse (max)
- 12.2 km/h3.0 reverse
Undercarriage
- Undercarriage
- Elevated sprocket, 40 section, 7 bottom rollers
Hydraulics
- Pump flow
- 127 L/minImplement pump
- Max pressure
- 250 bar
Cat D5 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
- 18 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 C7.1 works near full load for whole shifts; late oil changes show 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
- 315 L83.2 gal
- Cooling system
- 41 L10.8 gal
- Engine oil, with filter
- 18 L4.8 gal
- Power train
- 160 L42.3 gal
- Final drives (each)
- 8 L2.1 gal
- Hydraulic system
- 80 L21.1 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 D5
The machines nearest in size, each drawn beside this one at the same scale.
Moving a Cat D5
A first look from the sheet. Your haulier or forwarder confirms the load.
- Length
- 5m
- Width
- 2.5m
- Height
- 3.09m
- Weight
- 17.1t
- RoadA beavertail or flatbed truck
- SeaA 20 ft flat rack, out of gauge (over-width, over-height): expect a surcharge
Cat D5 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 D5 for hire yet: this is all dozers
About the Cat D5
The Cat D5 is a 17.1-tonne dozer with a Cat C7.1 engine rated at 127 kW (170 hp).
Its fuel tank holds 315 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 D5 questions
How much does a Cat D5 weigh?
17,080 kg (37,655 lb) in working order, with fuel, operator and standard attachment.
What engine and horsepower does the Cat D5 have?
A Cat C7.1 engine rated at 127 kW (170 hp) net.
What blade does the Cat D5 have?
3.5 m³ (4.6 yd³) with the standard blade.
What are the Cat D5's dimensions?
5.00 m long, 2.50 m wide and 3.08 m high, from Cat's dimension drawing.
How do you transport a Cat D5?
Road: a beavertail or flatbed truck. Sea: a 20 ft flat rack, out of gauge (over-width, over-height): expect a surcharge.
What is the Cat D5's fuel tank capacity?
315 L (83.2 gal).
How much oil does a Cat D5 take?
Engine oil: 18 L (4.8 gal). Hydraulic oil: 80 L (21.1 gal).
How often does a Cat D5 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 D5's main competitors?
The machines nearest it in size are the John Deere 750, the Cat D4, the Cat D6. Each has a side-by-side comparison on EquipmentsFinder.
Is the Cat D5 sold in the UAE?
Yes. The Cat D5 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 D5 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 D5 on site?
Post the job - where, when and for how long. Suppliers with a machine contact you directly. Free to post.

