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Caterpillar D3

Caterpillar D3 — Bulldozer · 62 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Caterpillar D3 is a compact industrial tractor with a rating of 62 hp, positioned among its class. Manufactured from 1972 to 1979, this model is equipped with a 4-cylinder diesel engine and powershift transmission driving a tracked undercarriage. Weighing between 10300 and 13000 pounds, the D3 is designed for tasks on areas of up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
62 hp
Weight
10300 to 13000 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
47 rows
Recorded power
62 hp
Recorded weight
4672 kg
Transmissions
3-speed power shift
Production years
1972-1979
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerCaterpillarReference
BulldozerReference
DrivecrawlerReference
Final drivesspur gearReference
Two-post ROPS. Cab available with heat.Reference

Engine

Caterpillar 5.2L 4-cyl dieselReference
Engine46.2 kWReference
Caterpillar 3204Reference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Displacement5.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke114 x 127 mmReference
Power46.2 kWReference
Rated RPM2400Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity11.4 LReference
Coolant capacity24.6 LReference

Transmission

3-speed power shiftReference
Typepower shiftReference
Gears3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil capacity17.0 LReference

Capacities

Fuel113.6 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system30.3 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity30.3 LReference
Pressure172.4 barReference
Pump flow54.9 lpmReference

Dimensions

Weight10300 to 13000 poundsReference
12-inch tracksReference
Length277 cmReference
Dozer length368 cmReference
Width177 cmReference
Shipping weight4672 kgReference
Operating weight5896 kgReference
Gauge142 cmReference

Caterpillar D3 attachments

bladeReference

Electrical

Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps40Reference
Battery volts12Reference

Caterpillar D3 Tracks

Width30 cmReference
Length on ground183 cmReference
Area on ground1.1 m²Reference

Caterpillar D3 Height

Hood172 cmReference
ROPS272 cmReference
Exhaust241 cmReference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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