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Caterpillar D8L

Caterpillar D8L — Bulldozer · 335 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Caterpillar D8L is an industrial tractor model with a rated output of 335 hp, positioning it among the higher-powered machines in its class. It was manufactured from 1982 to 1986, and is equipped with an 8-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, which powers a tracked undercarriage via a powershift transmission. The listed weight of the D8L ranges from 67226 to 82243 pounds, and it is designed for use in areas covering approximately 1,500 acres.

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

Rated power
335 hp
Weight
67226 to 82243 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
53 rows
Recorded power
335 hp
Recorded weight
30493 kg
Transmissions
3-speed power shift
Production years
1982-1986
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerCaterpillarReference
BulldozerReference
Original price was $240,530 in 1985Reference
DrivecrawlerReference
Final drivesdouble reduction planetaryReference
Four-post ROPS. Cab available with heat and air-conditioning.Reference

Engine

Caterpillar 18.0L 8-cyl dieselReference
Engine (net)249.8 kWReference
Caterpillar 3408Reference
dieselReference
8-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled V-8Reference
Displacement18.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke137 x 152 mmReference
Power (net)249.8 kWReference
Fuel systemdirect injectionReference
Rated RPM1900Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts24Reference
Oil capacity47.3 LReference
Coolant capacity100.3 LReference

Transmission

3-speed power shiftReference
Typepower shiftReference
Gears3 forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity166.6 LReference

Capacities

Fuel753.2 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system88.9 LReference
Capacity88.9 LReference
Pressure172.4 barReference
Pump flow212.0 lpmReference

Dimensions

Weight67226 to 82243 poundsReference
22-inch tracksReference
Length495 cmReference
8S dozer length633 cmReference
8A dozer length654 cmReference
8U dozer length669 cmReference
Width307 cmReference
Shipping weight30493 kgReference
Operating weight37305 kgReference
Gauge219 cmReference

Caterpillar D8L attachments

bladeReference

Electrical

Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps35Reference
Charging amps50Reference
Batteries2Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery AH172Reference

Caterpillar D8L Tracks

Width55 cmReference
Length on ground321 cmReference
Area on ground3.6 m²Reference

Caterpillar D8L Height

Hood292 cmReference
Cab365 cmReference
Exhaust383 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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