- 8u - Width - Over End Bits: 14 ft / 4.27 m
- 8a - Width - Over End Bits: 16.5 ft / 5.03 m
- 8a - Capacity - Sae J1265: 6.8 yd3 / 5.2 m3
- 8su - Capacity - Sae J1265: 13.4 yd3 / 10.25 m3
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar D8T
The Caterpillar D8T is a crawler tractor of about 39.8 t; its C15 ACERT engine is rated at 310 hp.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight87733 lb39795.1 kg
03Selected published values97
Crawler tractors are commonly used for pushing, grading and clearing material where tracked traction is useful. Published rows for Caterpillar D8T include published operating weight of 87733 lb / 39795.1 kg, published engine power of 347 hp / 259 kw, published hydraulic flow of 73 gal/min / 276 L/min. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “8u - Width - Over End Bits” field (14 ft / 4.27 m) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “8a - Width - Over End Bits” field (16.5 ft / 5.03 m) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “8a - Capacity - Sae J1265” field (6.8 yd3 / 5.2 m3) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
Published values, clearly grouped.
Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Blades
8u - Width - Over End Bits14 ft4.27 m
8a - Width - Over End Bits16.5 ft5.03 m
8a - Capacity - Sae J12656.8 yd35.2 m3
8su - Capacity - Sae J126513.4 yd310.25 m3
8su - Width - Over End Bits13.3 ft4.06 m
8su Lgp - Capacity - Sae J126512.9 yd39.87 m3
8su Lgp - Width - Over End Bits14.9 ft4.55 m
8u - Capacity - Sae J126515.4 yd311.78 m3
Blades - 8a
Ground Clearance52.1 in1323.34 mm
Height3.9 ft1.19 m
Capacity - Sae J12656.8 yd35.2 m3
Digging Depth24.6 in624.84 mm
Width - Over End Bits16.61 ft5.06 m
Weight* - Without Hydraulic Controls11900 lb5397.75 kg
Note (2)**Operating Weight: Includes hydraulic controls, blade tilt cylinder, coolant, lubricants, 100% fuel, ROPS, FOPS cab, blade, single-shank ripper, 610 mm (24 in) MS shoes, and operator.**Operating Weight: Includes hydraulic controls, blade tilt cylinder, coolant, lubricants, 100% fuel, ROPS, FOPS cab, blade, single-shank ripper, 610 mm (24 in) MS shoes, and operator.
Note (1)*Includes blade tilt cylinder.*Includes blade tilt cylinder.
Maximum Tilt28.9 in734.06 mm
Total Operating Weight** - With Blade And Single-Shank Ripper88700 lb40233.65 kg
Dimensions
Length W/ Blade19.99 ft6091 mm
Width Over Tracks8.84 ft2693 mm
Height To Top Of Cab11.77 ft3586 mm
Length Of Track On Ground10.52 ft3207 mm
Ground Clearance2.01 ft612.14 mm
Length W/O Blade15.2 ft4641 mm
Dimensions - Lgp
Ground Clearance2401 in60985.4 mm
Machine Height - Rops/Fops Cab140.4 in3566.16 mm
Overall Length - Basic Tractor183 in4648.2 mm
Width - Tractor - Without Trunnions - Standard Shoes130 in3302 mm
Length - Track On Ground126.2 in3205.48 mm
Ground Pressure (Iso 16754)7.7 psi7.7 psi
Dimensions - Non-Suspended
Ground Clearance23.8 in604.52 mm
Machine Height - Rops/Fops Cab140.7 in3573.78 mm
Length - Track On Ground128.31 in3258.82 mm
Ground Pressure (Iso 16754)13 psi13 psi
Overall Length - Basic Tractor183 in4648.2 mm
Width - Tractor - Without Trunnions - Standard Shoes106 in2692.4 mm
Undercarriage
Track Gauge6.84 ft2082 mm
Standard Shoe Size24.02 in610 mm
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side88
Number Of Shoes Per Side4444
Track Pitch8.5 in216 mm
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side11
Ground Contact Area5554 in23.58 m2
Undercarriage - Lgp
Ground Clearance24.1 in612.14 mm
Track Gauge92 in2336.81 mm
Shoes/Side4444
Shoe TypeModerate ServiceModerate Service
Track Rollers - Each Side88
Pitch8.5 in215.9 mm
Ground Contact Area9593 in26.19 m2
Width - Shoe38 in965.2 mm
Ground Pressure (Iso 16754)7.7 psi7.7 psi
Length - Track On Ground126 in3200.4 mm
Grouser Height3.1 in78.74 mm
Engine
Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelC15 ACERTC15 ACERT
Gross Power347 hp259 kw
Net Power310 hp231 kw
Displacement928 cu in15.2 L
Operational
Operating Weight87733 lb39795.1 kg
Fuel Capacity170 gal643 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity20.3 gal77 L
Engine Oil Capacity10 gal38 L
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity19.8 gal75 L
Powertrain Fluid Capacity41 gal155 L
Final Drives Fluid Capacity3.3 gal12.5 L
Operating Voltage24 V24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage100 amps100 amps
Transmission
Transmission TypeHydrostaticHydrostatic
Number Of Forward Gears33
Number Of Reverse Gears33
Max Speed - Forward6.6 mph10.6 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse8.8 mph14.2 km/h
Weights
Operating Weight86900 lb39417.2 kg
Note (1)Operating Weight Standard: Includes hydraulic controls, blade, tilt cylinder, coolant, lubricants, 100% fuel, ROPS, FOPS cab, SU-Blade, Single-Shank Ripper, 610 mm (24 in) MS shoes, and operator.Operating Weight Standard: Includes hydraulic controls, blade, tilt cylinder, coolant, lubricants, 100% fuel, ROPS, FOPS cab, SU-Blade, Single-Shank Ripper, 610 mm (24 in) MS shoes, and operator.
Note (2)Operating Weight LGP: Includes hydraulic controls, blade, tilt cylinder, drawbar, coolant, lubricants, 100% fuel, ROPS, FOPS cab, SU-Blade, 965 mm (38 in) MS shoes, and operator.Operating Weight LGP: Includes hydraulic controls, blade, tilt cylinder, drawbar, coolant, lubricants, 100% fuel, ROPS, FOPS cab, SU-Blade, 965 mm (38 in) MS shoes, and operator.
Operating Weight - Lgp82496 lb37419.6 kg
Shipping Weight - Lgp68700 lb31161.8 kg
Shipping Weight - Standard Su Blade66300 lb30073.2 kg
Note (3)Shipping Weight Standard: Includes coolant, lubricants, 20% fuel, ROPS, FOPS cab, and 610 mm (24 in) MS shoes.Shipping Weight Standard: Includes coolant, lubricants, 20% fuel, ROPS, FOPS cab, and 610 mm (24 in) MS shoes.
Note (4)Shipping Weight LGP: Includes coolant, lubricants, 20% fuel, ROPS, FOPS cab, and 965 mm (38 in) MS shoes.Shipping Weight LGP: Includes coolant, lubricants, 20% fuel, ROPS, FOPS cab, and 965 mm (38 in) MS shoes.
Operating Weight - Standard87600 lb39734.7 kg
Hydraulic System
Pump Typepiston-type, variable displacementpiston-type, variable displacement
Relief Valve Pressure5700 psi39200 kPa
Pump Flow Capacity73 gal/min276 L/min
Standard Blade
Width12.9 ft3940 mm
Height65 in1690 mm
Capacity11.4 yd38.7 m3
Cutting Depth22.6 in575 mm
Weights - Waste Handler
Operating Weight - Standard87400 lb39644 kg
Operating Weight - Lgp92300 lb41866.6 kg
Shipping Weight - Standard73400 lb33293.7 kg
Shipping Weight - Lgp77900 lb35334.9 kg
Note (1)Operating Weight Standard: Includes hydraulic controls, blade, tilt cylinder, coolant, lubricants, 100% fuel, ROPS, FOPS cab, Waste SU-Blade, striker box, 610 mm (24 in) MS shoes, and operator.Operating Weight Standard: Includes hydraulic controls, blade, tilt cylinder, coolant, lubricants, 100% fuel, ROPS, FOPS cab, Waste SU-Blade, striker box, 610 mm (24 in) MS shoes, and operator.
Note (2)Operating Weight LGP: Includes hydraulic controls, blade, tilt cylinder, drawbar, coolant, lubricants, 100% fuel, ROPS, FOPS cab, Waste SU-Blade, 965 mm (38 in) MS shoes, striker box, and operator.Operating Weight LGP: Includes hydraulic controls, blade, tilt cylinder, drawbar, coolant, lubricants, 100% fuel, ROPS, FOPS cab, Waste SU-Blade, 965 mm (38 in) MS shoes, striker box, and operator.
Note (3)Shipping Weight Standard: Includes coolant, lubricants, 20% fuel, ROPS, FOPS cab, striker box, and 610 mm (24 in) MS shoes.Shipping Weight Standard: Includes coolant, lubricants, 20% fuel, ROPS, FOPS cab, striker box, and 610 mm (24 in) MS shoes.
Note (4)Shipping Weight LGP: Includes coolant, lubricants, 20% fuel, ROPS, FOPS cab, striker box, and 965 mm (38 in) MS shoes.Shipping Weight LGP: Includes coolant, lubricants, 20% fuel, ROPS, FOPS cab, striker box, and 965 mm (38 in) MS shoes.
Need the machine, not just the numbers?
Find one, value one, or tell the market what you need.
Manufacturer-published specifications.