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Caterpillar D8K vs Caterpillar D9E
Verdict: Caterpillar D8K vs Caterpillar D9E
The Caterpillar D8K and the Caterpillar D9E are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar D9E leads on rated power with 335 hp against 300 hp. Caterpillar D8K is the newer design (1974 vs 1959). In short: choose the Caterpillar D9E for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar D8K if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
300 hp
335 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
liquid-cooledReference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Engine
Engine (net)
223.7 kWReference
249.8 kWReference
Displacement
20.4 LReference
24.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
146 x 203 mmReference
159 x 203 mmReference
Power (net)
223.7 kWReference
249.8 kWReference
Rated RPM
1330Reference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
24Reference
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Oil capacity
117.4 LReference
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Coolant capacity
121.1 LReference
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Starter type
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two-cylinder gas pony motorReference
Transmission
Type
power shiftReference
tpower shiftReference
Gears
3 forward and reverseReference
3 forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
643.5 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
70.0 LReference
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Capacity
70.0 LReference
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Pressure
172.4 barReference
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Pump flow
295.2 lpmReference
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Dimensions
Weight
54700 to 70500 poundsReference
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Length
525 cmReference
551 cmReference
8S dozer length
657 cmReference
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8A dozer length
660 cmReference
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8U dozer length
690 cmReference
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Shipping weight
24811 kgReference
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Operating weight
31978 kgReference
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Gauge
213 cmReference
228 cmReference
Height
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271 cmReference
Caterpillar D8K attachments
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
50Reference
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Caterpillar D8K Tracks
Width
304 cmReference
304 cmReference
Length on ground
314 cmReference
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Area on ground
3.5 m²Reference
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Caterpillar D8K Height
Hood
233 cmReference
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ROPS
340 cmReference
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Cab
347 cmReference
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Exhaust
312 cmReference
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Caterpillar D9E Tracks
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.