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Caterpillar D8T vs Caterpillar D9E
Verdict: Caterpillar D8T vs Caterpillar D9E
The Caterpillar D8T and the Caterpillar D9E are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar D8T leads on rated power with 348 hp against 335 hp. Caterpillar D8T is the newer design (2011 vs 1959). In short: choose the Caterpillar D8T for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar D9E 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
348 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)
259.5 kWReference
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Engine (net)
231.2 kWReference
249.8 kWReference
Displacement
15.2 LReference
24.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
137 x 171 mmReference
159 x 203 mmReference
Emissions
Interim Tier IVReference
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Power (net)
231.2 kWReference
249.8 kWReference
Power (gross)
259.5 kWReference
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Rated RPM
1850Reference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
24Reference
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Oil capacity
155.2 LReference
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Coolant capacity
76.8 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
643.5 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
74.9 LReference
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Type
power shiftReference
tpower shiftReference
Capacity
74.9 LReference
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Pump flow
227.1 lpmReference
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Steering flow
276.3 lpmReference
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Dimensions
Weight
67219 to 87733 poundsReference
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Length
462 cmReference
551 cmReference
8SU dozer length
609 cmReference
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8A dozer length
627 cmReference
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8U dozer length
642 cmReference
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Height (cab)
360 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
350 cmReference
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Shipping weight
30490 kgReference
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Operating weight
39795 kgReference
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Gauge
208 cmReference
228 cmReference
Height
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271 cmReference
Caterpillar D8T attachments
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
150Reference
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Batteries
4Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Caterpillar D8T 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 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.