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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar D8T WH

Weighing roughly 38.7 t and rated at 310 hp, the Caterpillar D8T WH is a crawler tractor in its size class.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Crawler Tractor category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight85150 lb38660 kg
03Selected published values120
Published highlights
  • Su - Blade Width: 12.9 ft / 3.94 m
  • Blade Type: SU, U
  • Lgp Su-Blade Capacity With Trash Rack: 27.6 yd3 / 21.11 m3
  • U-Blade Capacity With Trash Rack: 32.4 yd3 / 24.78 m3
Typical use

Crawler tractors are commonly used for pushing, grading and clearing material where tracked traction is useful. Published rows for Caterpillar D8T WH include published operating weight of 85150 lb / 38660 kg, published engine power of 347 hp / 258.8 kw, the published “Su - Blade Width” field of 12.9 ft / 3.94 m. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Su - Blade Width” field (12.9 ft / 3.94 m) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Blade Type” field (SU, U) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Lgp Su-Blade Capacity With Trash Rack” field (27.6 yd3 / 21.11 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.

01

Blades

Su - Blade Width12.9 ft3.94 m
Blade TypeSU, USU, U
Lgp Su-Blade Capacity With Trash Rack27.6 yd321.11 m3
U-Blade Capacity With Trash Rack32.4 yd324.78 m3
Su-Blade Capacity - With Trash Rack26.1 yd319.96 m3
U-Blade Width14 ft4.27 m
02

Dimensions

Length W/ Blade19.99 ft6090 mm
Width Over Tracks8.66 ft2640 mm
Height To Top Of Cab11.35 ft3460 mm
Length Of Track On Ground10.53 ft3210 mm
Ground Clearance2.03 ft617.22 mm
Length W/O Blade15.22 ft4640 mm
Overall Length - Basic Tractor15.22 ft4.64 m
Width - Over Trunnions10 ft3.05 m
Width - Without Blade120 in3048 mm
Width - With Blade155 in3937 mm
Overall Length - With Blade240 in6096 mm
Width - Without Trunnions - Standard Shoe8.66 ft2.64 m
Height - Rops/Canopy11.35 ft3.46 m
Height - Stripped Top8.76 ft2.68 m
03

Dimensions - Lgp

Track Gauge92 in2336.81 mm
Machine Height - Grouser Tip - Exhaust Stack129.7 in3294.38 mm
Length - Basic Tractor - With Striker Bars With Two Counterweights*206.4 in5242.57 mm
Width - Tractor - Over Trunnions130.4 in3312.16 mm
Height - Top Of Roof-Mounted Precleaner145.2 in3688.08 mm
Note*With the following attachments add: SU Blade 1844 mm/72.6 in; U Blade 2241 mm/88.2 in; Drawbar 406 mm/16.0 in.*With the following attachments add: SU Blade 1844 mm/72.6 in; U Blade 2241 mm/88.2 in; Drawbar 406 mm/16.0 in.
Height - Grouser3.1 in78.74 mm
Machine Height - Grouser Tip - Length Of Track On Ground126.2 in3205.48 mm
Without Trunnions - Standard Shoe Width130 in3302 mm
Machine Height - Grouser Tip - Erops (Top Of Railing)140.4 in3566.16 mm
Length - Basic Tractor - Tag Link Trunnion To Tip - Rear Grouser*183 in4648.2 mm
Machine Height - Grouser Tip - Ground Clearance24.1 in612.14 mm
04

Dimensions - Non-Suspended

Track Gauge82 in2082.81 mm
Width - Tractor - Over Trunnions120.4 in3058.16 mm
Note*With the following attachments add: SU Blade 1844 mm/72.6 in; U Blade 2241 mm/88.2 in; Drawbar 406 mm/16.0 in.*With the following attachments add: SU Blade 1844 mm/72.6 in; U Blade 2241 mm/88.2 in; Drawbar 406 mm/16.0 in.
Height - Grouser3.1 in78.74 mm
Height - Top Of Roof-Mounted Precleaner145.2 in3688.08 mm
Length - Basic Tractor - Tag Link Trunnion To Tip - Rear Grouser*183 in4648.2 mm
Length - Basic Tractor - With Striker Bars With Two Counterweights*206.4 in5242.57 mm
Machine Height - Grouser Tip - Erops (Top Of Railing)140.7 in3573.78 mm
Machine Height - Grouser Tip - Exhaust Stack136.31 in3462.02 mm
Machine Height - Grouser Tip - Ground Clearance23.8 in604.52 mm
Machine Height - Grouser Tip - Length Of Track On Ground128.31 in3258.82 mm
Without Trunnions - Standard Shoe Width106 in2692.4 mm
05

Dimensions - Standard

Track Gauge82 in2082.81 mm
Length - Basic Tractor - With Striker Bars With Two Counterweights*206.4 in5242.57 mm
Length - Basic Tractor - Tag Link Trunnion To Tip - Rear Grouser*183 in4648.2 mm
Height - Top Of Roof-Mounted Precleaner145.2 in3688.08 mm
Height - Grouser3.1 in78.74 mm
Machine Height - Grouser Tip - Ground Clearance24.1 in612.14 mm
Without Trunnions - Standard Shoe Width106 in2692.4 mm
Note*With the following attachments add: SU Blade 1844 mm/72.6 in; U Blade 2241 mm/88.2 in; Drawbar 406 mm/16.0 in.*With the following attachments add: SU Blade 1844 mm/72.6 in; U Blade 2241 mm/88.2 in; Drawbar 406 mm/16.0 in.
Machine Height - Grouser Tip - Length Of Track On Ground126.2 in3205.48 mm
Machine Height - Grouser Tip - Erops (Top Of Railing)140.4 in3566.16 mm
Width - Tractor - Over Trunnions120.4 in3058.16 mm
Machine Height - Grouser Tip - Exhaust Stack136.7 in3472.18 mm
06

Undercarriage

Track Gauge6.84 ft2082.81 mm
Standard Shoe Size22 in560 mm
Length - Track On Ground10.53 ft3.21 m
Track Gauge - Lgp92 in2336.81 mm
Track On Ground - Lgp126 in3200.4 mm
Track Rollers/Side88
Track Rollers/Side - Lgp88
Track Width1.84 ft0.57 m
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side88
Width - Shoe - Lgp38 in965.2 mm
Ground Contact Area - Lgp9610 in26.2 m2
Ground Contact Area5549 in23.58 m2
07

Engine

Number Of Cylinders66
Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelC15 ACERTC15 ACERT
Gross Power347 hp258.8 kw
Net Power310 hp231 kw
Power Measured @2000 rpm2000 rpm
Displacement928 cu in15.3 L
Bore5.4 in137.2 mm
Stroke6.8 in171.5 mm
EmissionsTier 4 Final/Stage IV/Korea Tier 4Tier 4 Final/Stage IV/Korea Tier 4
Flywheel Power335 hp249.9 kw
Note (1)All non road Tier 4 Interim and Final, Stage IIIB and IV, and Korea Tier 4 diesel engines are required to use only Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuels containing 15 ppm EPA/10 ppm EU (mg/kg) sulfur or less. Biodiesel blends up to B20 (20% blend by volume) are acceptable when blended with 15 ppm EPA/10 ppm EU (mg/kg) sulfur or less ULSD. B20 should meet ASTM D7467 specification (biodiesel blend stock should meet Cat biodiesel spec, ASTM D6751 or EN 14214). Cat DEO-ULS or oils that meet the Cat ECF-3, API CJ-4, and ACEA E9 specification are required. Consult your OMM for further machine specific fuel recommendations.All non road Tier 4 Interim and Final, Stage IIIB and IV, and Korea Tier 4 diesel engines are required to use only Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuels containing 15 ppm EPA/10 ppm EU (mg/kg) sulfur or less. Biodiesel blends up to B20 (20% blend by volume) are acceptable when blended with 15 ppm EPA/10 ppm EU (mg/kg) sulfur or less ULSD. B20 should meet ASTM D7467 specification (biodiesel blend stock should meet Cat biodiesel spec, ASTM D6751 or EN 14214). Cat DEO-ULS or oils that meet the Cat ECF-3, API CJ-4, and ACEA E9 specification are required. Consult your OMM for further machine specific fuel recommendations.
Note (2)Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) used in Cat Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241.Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) used in Cat Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241.
Note (3)The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 2.5 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 3.575 metric tonnes.The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 2.5 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 3.575 metric tonnes.
Rpm1850 rpm1850 rpm
Net Power - 1,900 Rpm - Iso 9249/Sae J1349312 hp232.7 kw
Net Power - 1,900 Rpm - Iso 9249/Sae J1349 (Din)317 hp236.4 kw
Net Power - Maximum - Iso 9249/Sae J1349 At 1,700 Rpm335 hp249.9 kw
Net Power - Maximum - Iso 9249/Sae J1349 Din At 1,700 Rpm343 hp255.8 kw
08

Operational

Operating Weight85150 lb38660 kg
Fuel Capacity170 gal643 L
Operating Voltage24 V24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage100 amps100 amps
09

Transmission

1 Forward2.1 mph3.4 km/h
2 Forward3.8 mph6.2 km/h
3 Forward6.6 mph10.7 km/h
1 Reverse2.8 mph4.6 km/h
2 Reverse5 mph8.1 km/h
3 Reverse8.8 mph14.2 km/h
1.0 Forward2.1 mph3.4 km/h
2.0 Forward3.8 mph6.2 km/h
3.0 Forward6.6 mph10.7 km/h
1.0 Reverse2.8 mph4.6 km/h
2.0 Reverse5 mph8.1 km/h
3.0 Reverse8.8 mph14.2 km/h
10

Weights

Operating Weight86710 lb39331 kg
11

Standard Blade

Width12.9 ft3940 mm
Capacity26.1 yd319.9 m3
12

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank170 gal643.6 L
13

Standards

RopsSAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994
FopsSAE J/ISO 3349 APR98 Level II, ISO 3449:1992 Level IISAE J/ISO 3349 APR98 Level II, ISO 3449:1992 Level II
14

Rippers

Each Additional Shank732 lb332.1 kg
15

Operating Weights

Lgp Waste Handler91600 lb41549.1 kg
Standard Waste Handler86710 lb39331 kg
16

Blades - Capacity (Sae J1265)

8 U Landfill27.7 yd321.2 m3
8 Su Landfill25.6 yd319.6 m3
8 Su Lgp Landfill28.9 yd322.1 m3
17

Blades - Width - Over End Bits

8 Su Landfill12.9 ft4 m
8 U Landfill13.9 ft4.3 m
8 Su Lgp Landfill14.9 ft4.6 m
18

Shipping Weight

Lgp Waste Handler77900 lb35334.9 kg
Standard Waste Handler73400 lb33293.7 kg
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