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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar D8L SA

The Caterpillar D8L SA is a 36.7 t-class crawler tractor with a 399.7 hp engine.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Crawler Tractor category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight80799.5 lb36650 kg
03Selected published values21
Published highlights
  • Width Over Tracks: 10.21 ft / 3110 mm
  • Height To Top Of Cab: 12.71 ft / 3874 mm
  • Length Of Track On Ground: 10.55 ft / 3213 mm
  • Ground Clearance: 1.09 ft / 332 mm
Typical use

Crawler tractors are commonly used for pushing, grading and clearing material where tracked traction is useful. Published rows for Caterpillar D8L SA include published operating weight of 80799.5 lb / 36650 kg, published engine power of 399.7 hp / 298 kw, the published “Width Over Tracks” field of 10.21 ft / 3110 mm. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Width Over Tracks” field (10.21 ft / 3110 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Height To Top Of Cab” field (12.71 ft / 3874 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Length Of Track On Ground” field (10.55 ft / 3213 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.

What changes with this option

Compared with the base Caterpillar D8L: 15 of 21 published specifications change.

SectionSpecificationCaterpillar D8LCaterpillar D8L SA
DimensionsWidth Over Tracks9.32 ft / 2840 mm10.21 ft / 3110 mm
DimensionsHeight To Top Of Cab12.7 ft / 3870 mm12.71 ft / 3874 mm
DimensionsLength Of Track On Ground10.57 ft / 3220 mm10.55 ft / 3213 mm
DimensionsGround Clearance1.5 ft / 456 mm1.09 ft / 332 mm
DimensionsLength W/O Blade16.25 ft / 4950 mm17.92 ft / 5460 mm
UndercarriageTrack Gauge7.49 ft / 2280 mm8.34 ft / 2540 mm
UndercarriageStandard Shoe Size22.05 in / 560 mm35.99 in / 914 mm
UndercarriageGround Contact Area5564.52 in2 / 3.59 m29098.52 in2 / 5.87 m2
EngineGross Power335 hp / 249.9 kw399.7 hp / 298 kw
OperationalOperating Weight84011.6 lb / 38107 kg80799.5 lb / 36650 kg
OperationalFuel Capacity199 gal / 753 L193.2 gal / 731 L
TransmissionTransmission Typepowershift / powershiftdirect drive / direct drive
TransmissionNumber Of Forward Gears3 / 36 / 6
TransmissionNumber Of Reverse Gears3 / 36 / 6
Standard BladeCutting Depth25.9 in / 657 mm9.1 in / 229 mm

Not published for this option: Length W/ Blade, Ground Pressure, Width, Height, Capacity

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