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Industrial Tractor · 1987Unverified

Caterpillar D3C Series III

Caterpillar D3C Series III — Model year 1987-19901990-19931993-2001 · 78 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Caterpillar D3C Series III is a type of industrial tractor with a rated output of 78 hp, placing it in the middle of its class in terms of power. It was manufactured from 1987 to 2001. The tractor is equipped with a 6-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, connected to a hydrostatic transmission and a tracked undercarriage. Its listed weight ranges from 15518 to 17004 pounds, suitable for handling tasks on areas of approximately 200 acres.

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

Rated power
78 hp
Weight
15518 to 17004 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
71 rows
Recorded power
78 hp
Transmissions
3-speed power shift
Production years
1987-2001
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerCaterpillarReference
BulldozerReference
DrivecrawlerReference
Hydrostatic Final drivesdouble-reduction outboard planetaryReference
Four-post ROPS. Cab available with heat and air-conditioning.Reference

Engine

Caterpillar 5.0L 6-cyl dieselReference
Engine (gross)58.2 kWReference
Engine (net)52.9 kWReference
Power shift Final drivesspur gearReference
Caterpillar 3046Reference
dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Displacement5.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke94 x 119 mmReference
Power (net)52.9 kWReference
Power (gross)58.2 kWReference
Fuel systemdirect injectionReference
Rated RPM2400Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity13.0 LReference
Coolant capacity20.9 LReference

Transmission

3-speed power shiftReference
hydrostaticReference
Typepower shiftReference
Gears3 forward and reverseReference
TypehydrostaticReference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel121.9 LReference
Fuel165.0 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system56.8 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity56.8 LReference
Pressure172.4 barReference
Pump flow66.6 lpmReference

Dimensions

Weight15518 to 17004 poundsReference
16-inch tracksReference
Length295 cmReference
VPAT dozer length398 cmReference
Height (ROPS)272 cmReference
Height (exhaust)279 cmReference
Gauge142 cmReference
Gauge144 cmReference
Gauge167 cmReference
Operating7038 kgReference
Operating7112 kgReference
Operating7230 kgReference
Operating7304 kgReference
Operating7639 kgReference
Operating7713 kgReference

Caterpillar D3C attachments

bladeReference

Electrical

Charging systemalternatorReference
ROPS Charging amps55Reference
Cab Charging amps90Reference
Batteries1Reference
Batteries2Reference
Battery CCA900Reference
Battery volts12Reference

Caterpillar D3C Tracks

Width40 cmReference
Length on ground189 cmReference
Area on ground1.5 m²Reference
Ground pressure0.5 barReference
XL width40 cmReference
XL length on ground205 cmReference
XL area on ground1.7 m²Reference
XL ground pressure0.4 barReference
LGP width63 cmReference
LGP length on ground205 cmReference
LGP area on ground2.6 m²Reference
LGP ground pressure0.3 barReference

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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