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Caterpillar D8L vs Caterpillar D9E
Verdict: Caterpillar D8L vs Caterpillar D9E
The Caterpillar D8L and the Caterpillar D9E are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 335 hp. Caterpillar D8L is the newer design (1982 vs 1959). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
335 hp
335 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
liquid-cooled V-8Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Final drives
double reduction planetaryReference
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Engine
Engine (net)
249.8 kWReference
249.8 kWReference
Displacement
18.0 LReference
24.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
137 x 152 mmReference
159 x 203 mmReference
Power (net)
249.8 kWReference
249.8 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Rated RPM
1900Reference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
24Reference
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Oil capacity
166.6 LReference
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Coolant capacity
100.3 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
753.2 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
88.9 LReference
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Capacity
88.9 LReference
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Pressure
172.4 barReference
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Pump flow
212.0 lpmReference
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Dimensions
Weight
67226 to 82243 poundsReference
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Length
495 cmReference
551 cmReference
8S dozer length
633 cmReference
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8A dozer length
654 cmReference
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8U dozer length
669 cmReference
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Shipping weight
30493 kgReference
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Operating weight
37305 kgReference
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Gauge
219 cmReference
228 cmReference
Height
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271 cmReference
Caterpillar D8L attachments
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
50Reference
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Batteries
2Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Battery AH
172Reference
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Caterpillar D8L Tracks
Width
307 cmReference
304 cmReference
Length on ground
321 cmReference
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Area on ground
3.6 m²Reference
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Caterpillar D8L Height
Hood
292 cmReference
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Cab
365 cmReference
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Exhaust
383 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.