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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar D5N XL

The Caterpillar D5N XL is a crawler tractor of about 12.8 t; its 3126BT engine is rated at 121 hp.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Crawler Tractor category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight28258 lb12817.7 kg
03Selected published values33
Published highlights
  • Length W/ Blade: 14.97 ft / 4560 mm
  • Height To Top Of Cab: 9.85 ft / 3000 mm
  • Ground Clearance: 1.25 ft / 378 mm
  • Ground Contact Area: 4144 in2 / 2.68 m2
Typical use

Crawler tractors are commonly used for pushing, grading and clearing material where tracked traction is useful. Published rows for Caterpillar D5N XL include published operating weight of 28258 lb / 12817.7 kg, published engine power of 121 hp / 90.3 kw, the published “Length W/ Blade” field of 14.97 ft / 4560 mm. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Length W/ Blade” field (14.97 ft / 4560 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Height To Top Of Cab” field (9.85 ft / 3000 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Ground Clearance” field (1.25 ft / 378 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.

What changes with this option

Compared with the base Caterpillar D5N: 14 of 24 published specifications change.

SectionSpecificationCaterpillar D5NCaterpillar D5N XL
DimensionsLength W/ Blade11.63 ft / 3544 mm14.97 ft / 4560 mm
DimensionsHeight To Top Of Cab9.83 ft / 2995 mm9.85 ft / 3000 mm
DimensionsGround Clearance1.24 ft / 377.96 mm1.25 ft / 378 mm
UndercarriageGround Contact Area4138.51 in2 / 2.67 m24144 in2 / 2.68 m2
UndercarriageGround Pressure6.88 psi / 47.4 kPa6.51 psi / 44.89 kPa
EngineEngine Model3126B DITAAC / 3126B DITAAC3126BT / 3126BT
EnginePower Measured @2000 rpm / 2000 rpm2100 rpm / 2100 rpm
EngineDisplacement439.4 cu in / 7.2 L439 cu in / 7.2 L
OperationalOperating Weight28082 lb / 12737.8 kg28258 lb / 12817.7 kg
OperationalFuel Capacity67.9 gal / 257 L67.9 gal / 257.1 L
TransmissionTransmission Typepowershift / powershiftPower shift / Power shift
TransmissionMax Speed - Forward6.2 mph / 10 km/h5.6 mph / 9.1 km/h
Standard BladeWidth10.1 ft / 3077 mm10.2 ft / 3080 mm
Standard BladeCapacity3.5 yd3 / 2.6 m33.4 yd3 / 2.6 m3

Published only for this option

SectionSpecificationImperialMetric
DimensionsLength W/O Blade11.62 ft3540 mm
DimensionsLength w/o Blade11.7 ft3540 mm
DimensionsLength w/ Blade15 ft4560 mm
DimensionsHeight to Top of Cab9.9 ft3000 mm
DimensionsLength of Track on Ground7.9 ft2388 mm
UndercarriageNumber of Track Rollers per Side77
EngineNumber of Cylinders66
TransmissionNumber of Forward Gears33
TransmissionNumber of Reverse Gears33

Not published for this option: Number Of Shoes Per Side, Cooling System Fluid Capacity, Hydraulic Fluid Capacity, Final Drives Fluid Capacity, Operating Voltage, Alternator Supplied Amperage, Number Of Forward Gears, Number Of Reverse Gears

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