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Caterpillar D8R vs Caterpillar D9E
Verdict: Caterpillar D8R vs Caterpillar D9E
The Caterpillar D8R 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 328 hp. Caterpillar D8R is the newer design (1995 vs 1959). In short: choose the Caterpillar D9E for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar D8R if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
328 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)
244.6 kWReference
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Engine (net)
227.4 kWReference
249.8 kWReference
Displacement
14.6 LReference
24.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
137 x 165 mmReference
159 x 203 mmReference
Power (net)
227.4 kWReference
249.8 kWReference
Power (gross)
244.6 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
143.9 LReference
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Coolant capacity
92.0 LReference
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Starter type
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two-cylinder gas pony motorReference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and reverseReference
3 forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
624.5 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
71.9 LReference
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Type
power shiftReference
tpower shiftReference
Capacity
71.9 LReference
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Pressure
241.3 barReference
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Pump flow
299.0 lpmReference
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Dimensions
Weight
60454 to 82850 poundsReference
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Length
454 cmReference
551 cmReference
8SU dozer length
652 cmReference
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8A dozer length
657 cmReference
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8U dozer length
678 cmReference
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Width
337 cmReference
304 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
350 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
345 cmReference
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Shipping weight
27421 kgReference
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Operating weight
37580 kgReference
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Gauge
233 cmReference
228 cmReference
Height
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271 cmReference
Caterpillar D8R attachments
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
50Reference
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Batteries
4Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Caterpillar D8R Tracks
Suspended width
55 cmReference
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Suspended length on ground
320 cmReference
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Suspended area on ground
3.6 m²Reference
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Suspended ground pressure
0.9 barReference
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Non-suspended width
55 cmReference
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Non-suspended length on ground
325 cmReference
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Non-suspended area on ground
3.6 m²Reference
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Non-suspended ground pressure
0.9 barReference
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LGP width
96 cmReference
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LGP length on ground
325 cmReference
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LGP area on ground
6.3 m²Reference
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LGP ground pressure
0.5 barReference
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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.