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Caterpillar D8N vs Caterpillar D9E
Verdict: Caterpillar D8N vs Caterpillar D9E
The Caterpillar D8N 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 306 hp. Caterpillar D8N is the newer design (1987 vs 1959). In short: choose the Caterpillar D9E for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar D8N 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
306 hp
335 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
liquid-cooledReference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Final drives
double reduction planetaryReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
228.2 kWReference
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Engine (net)
212.5 kWReference
249.8 kWReference
Displacement
14.6 LReference
24.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
137 x 165 mmReference
159 x 203 mmReference
Power (net)
212.5 kWReference
249.8 kWReference
Power (gross)
228.2 kWReference
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Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Rated RPM
2100Reference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
24Reference
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Oil capacity
129.1 LReference
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Coolant capacity
57.2 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
481.1 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
57.2 LReference
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Capacity
57.2 LReference
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Pressure
241.3 barReference
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Pump flow
280.1 lpmReference
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Dimensions
Weight
58261 to 79381 poundsReference
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Length
492 cmReference
551 cmReference
8SU dozer length
619 cmReference
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8A dozer length
657 cmReference
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8U dozer length
678 cmReference
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Shipping weight
26427 kgReference
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Operating weight
36007 kgReference
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Gauge
208 cmReference
228 cmReference
Height
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271 cmReference
Caterpillar D8N attachments
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
50Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Caterpillar D8N Tracks
Width
304 cmReference
304 cmReference
Length on ground
320 cmReference
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Area on ground
3.6 m²Reference
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Caterpillar D8N Height
Hood
198 cmReference
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Cab
342 cmReference
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Exhaust
342 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.