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Industrial Tractor · 1974Unverified

Caterpillar DD9H

Caterpillar DD9H — Bulldozer · 820 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Caterpillar DD9H is a high-powered industrial tractor, with a rating of 820 hp, positioning it among the more powerful machines in its class. Manufactured from 1974 to 1981, this model features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, which powers a tracked undercarriage with a powershift transmission. The listed weight for the DD9H is 178,800 to 185,400 pounds. It is designed for use on large areas of land, typically exceeding 1,500 acres.

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

Rated power
820 hp
Weight
178800 to 185400 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
44 rows
Recorded power
820 hp
Transmissions
3-speed power shift
Production years
1974-1981
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerCaterpillarReference
BulldozerReference
Built in Peoria, Illinois, USAReference
The DD9H consisted of two D9H tractors connected in tandem. The operator controlled both machines from the front tractor using pneumo-hydraulic controls. The front tractor was fitted with a 12 CFM compressor and two air supply tanks.Reference
DrivecrawlerReference
Final drivesplanetaryReference
Cab optional with available air-conditioning.Reference

Variants

DD9Htandem D9sReference
SxS D9Hside-by-side D9HsReference

Engine

Caterpillar 24.1L 6-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank1741.1 LReference
Engine (net)611.5 kWReference
Caterpillar D353Reference
turbocharged dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Displacement24.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke159 x 203 mmReference
Power (net)611.5 kWReference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts24Reference
Oil capacity42.6 LReference
Coolant capacity155.2 LReference

Transmission

3-speed power shiftReference
Typepower shiftReference
Gears3 forward and reverseReference
The Caterpillar DD9H consisted of two linked tractors so it had two D353 engines. Figures shown, except horsepower, are for a single engine.Reference

Dimensions

Weight178800 to 185400 poundsReference
24-inch tracksReference
9C dozer length1290 cmReference
Height (cab)363 cmReference
Height (exhaust)375 cmReference
Shipping weight81103 kgReference
Operating weight84097 kgReference
Gauge228 cmReference

Caterpillar DD9H attachments

bladeReference

Electrical

Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps50Reference
Batteries4Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery AH200Reference

Caterpillar DD9H Tracks

Width60 cmReference
Length on ground335 cmReference
Area on ground4.1 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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