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Caterpillar D8H 46A

Caterpillar D8H 46A — Bulldozer · 270 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Caterpillar D8H 46A is a high-powered industrial tractor, rated at 270 hp. Manufactured between 1966 and 1974, it features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine. The D8H 46A is equipped with a tracked undercarriage and powershift transmission, with a listed weight of 49000 to 50000 pounds. It is designed for use on large areas of land, covering approximately 1,500+ acres.

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Rated power
270 hp
Weight
49000 to 50000 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
45 rows
Recorded power
270 hp
Recorded weight
22226 kg
Transmissions
6-speed direct drive
Production years
1966-1974
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerCaterpillarReference
BulldozerReference
DrivecrawlerReference
Final drivesspur gearReference
Open operator station.Reference

Engine

Caterpillar 20.4L 6-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank507.2 LReference
Engine (net)201.3 kWReference
Caterpillar D342Reference
turbocharged aftercooled dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Displacement20.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke146 x 203 mmReference
Power (net)201.3 kWReference
Starterpony motorReference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts24Reference
Oil capacity33.1 LReference
Coolant capacity117.4 LReference

Transmission

6-speed direct driveReference
3-speed power shiftReference
Typedirect driveReference
Gears6 forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity117.4 LReference
Typepower shiftReference
Gears3 forward and reverseReference

Dimensions

Weight49000 to 50000 poundsReference
22-inch tracksReference
Length518 cmReference
8S dozer length662 cmReference
8A dozer length660 cmReference
8U dozer length688 cmReference
Height (hood)236 cmReference
Height (exhaust)309 cmReference
Shipping weight22226 kgReference
Shipping weight22680 kgReference
Gauge213 cmReference

Caterpillar D8H attachments

bladeReference

Caterpillar D8H Tracks

6-roller width55 cmReference
6-roller length on ground292 cmReference
6-roller area on ground3.3 m²Reference
7-roller width55 cmReference
7-roller length on ground314 cmReference
7-roller area on ground3.5 m²Reference

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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