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Caterpillar D8K
Caterpillar D8K — Bulldozer · 300 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
The Caterpillar D8K is an industrial tractor model rated at approximately 300 hp, positioning it at the higher end of its class in terms of power. Produced between 1974 and 1982, this model is equipped with a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with a tracked undercarriage and a powershift transmission. The D8K has an operating weight of 54700 to 70500 pounds, and is suitable for operations of 1,500+ acres.
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