- Length With Blade On Ground: 26.98 ft / 8224 mm
- Ground Clearance: 1.17 ft / 356.62 mm
- Height To Top Of Cab: 12.14 ft / 3700 mm
- Wheelbase: 12.14 ft / 3700 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 824H
The Caterpillar 824H is a wheel dozer of about 28.7 t; its C15 ACERT engine is rated at 354 hp.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
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01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight63325 lb28724 kg
03Selected published values106
Wheel dozers are commonly used to push, spread and clean up material where wheeled mobility is useful. Published rows for Caterpillar 824H include published operating weight of 63325 lb / 28724 kg, published engine power of 401 hp / 299.1 kw, the published “Length With Blade On Ground” field of 26.98 ft / 8224 mm. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Length With Blade On Ground” field (26.98 ft / 8224 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Ground Clearance” field (1.17 ft / 356.62 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Height To Top Of Cab” field (12.14 ft / 3700 mm) 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.
Dimensions
Length With Blade On Ground26.98 ft8224 mm
Ground Clearance1.17 ft356.62 mm
Height To Top Of Cab12.14 ft3700 mm
Wheelbase12.14 ft3700 mm
Height - Top Of Cab12.14 ft3.71 m
Centerline Of Rear Axle To Edge Of Bumper8.82 ft2.69 m
Height - Top Of Hood103.68 in2633.48 mm
Length - With Blade On Ground26.98 ft8.23 m
Wheel Base12.14 ft3.71 m
Height - Top Of Exhaust Pipe141.37 in3590.55 mm
Centerline Of Rear Axle To Hitch72.84 in1850.14 mm
Height - Bottom Of Ladder1.46 ft0.45 m
Ground Clearance - Bumper2.9 ft0.89 m
Operating Specifications
Ground Clearance1.18 in0.03 m
Engine
Cylinders66
Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelC15 ACERTC15 ACERT
Gross Power401 hp299.1 kw
Net Power354 hp264 kw
Power Measured @1800 rpm1800 rpm
Displacement928 cu in15.2 L
Bore5.4 in137.2 mm
Stroke6.7 in170.2 mm
Flywheel Power354 hp264 kw
Net Power - Sae J1349 (Jan90)350.1 hp261.1 kw
Direct Drive Net Power - Caterpillar354 hp264 kw
Direct Drive Net Power - Iso 9249354 hp264 kw
Direct Drive Net Power - Eec 80/1269354 hp264 kw
Direct Drive Net Power - Sae J1349 (Jan90)350 hp261 kw
Converter Drive Net Power - Caterpillar354 hp264 kw
Converter Drive Net Power - Eec 80/1269354 hp264 kw
Converter Drive Net Power - Iso 9249354 hp264 kw
Converter Drive Net Power - Sae J1349 (Jan90)350 hp261 kw
Operational
Operating Weight63325 lb28724 kg
Fuel Capacity185 gal700 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity21.9 gal83 L
Engine Oil Capacity9 gal34 L
Transmission Fluid Capacity16.4 gal62 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity23.2 gal88 L
Front Diff Fluid Capacity23.8 gal90 L
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity23.8 gal90 L
Axle Oscillation13 degrees13 degrees
Tire Size29.5-25 L-329.5-25 L-3
Transmission
Number Of Forward Gears44
Number Of Reverse Gears44
Max Speed - Forward20 mph32.1 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse22.7 mph36.6 km/h
Converter Drive - Forward 311.5 mph18.6 km/h
Converter Drive - Reverse 313 mph21 km/h
Converter Drive - Forward 420 mph32.2 km/h
Converter Drive - Forward 13.8 mph6.2 km/h
Converter Drive - Forward 26.5 mph10.5 km/h
Converter Drive - Reverse 14.3 mph7 km/h
Converter Drive - Reverse 27.5 mph12.1 km/h
Converter Drive - Reverse 422.7 mph36.6 km/h
Number Of Forward Speeds44
Number Of Reverse Speeds44
Weights
Operating Weight63325 lb28723.8 kg
Tires
Standard Tire Size29.5RR25 XHA MX L329.5RR25 XHA MX L3
Blade
Blade Capacity6.2 yd34.7 m3
Blade Width14.8 ft4507 mm
Blade Height4.1 ft1229 mm
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting3500 psi3500 psi
Lift Cylinder, Bore And Stroke120.65 mm x 915 mm (4.75 in x 36.0 in)120.65 mm x 915 mm (4.75 in x 36.0 in)
Steering Cylinder, Bore And Stroke114.3 mm x 576 mm (4.5 in x 22.7 in)114.3 mm x 576 mm (4.5 in x 22.7 in)
Right Tilt And Tip, Bore And Stroke152.4 mm x 255 mm (6 in x 10.0 in)152.4 mm x 255 mm (6 in x 10.0 in)
Left Tilt And Tip, Bore And Stroke133.75 mm x 255 mm (5.3 in x 10.0 in)133.75 mm x 255 mm (5.3 in x 10.0 in)
Axles
FrontFixedFixed
RearOscillating 13 degreesOscillating 13 degrees
Brakes
BrakesMeet SAE/ISO 3450 1996Meet SAE/ISO 3450 1996
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System21.9 gal83 L
Crankcase9 gal34.1 L
Hydraulic Tank23.2 gal87.9 L
Fuel Tank - Standard185 gal700.4 L
Transmission16.4 gal62.1 L
Differential - Final Drives - Front23.8 gal90.1 L
Differential - Final Drives - Rear23.8 gal90.1 L
Cab
Rops/FopsMeets SAE and ISO standardsMeets SAE and ISO standards
CabROPS/FOPS is standardROPS/FOPS is standard
Sound Performance LevelsMeet ANSI/SAE, SAE and ISO standardsMeet ANSI/SAE, SAE and ISO standards
Blade Specifications
Straight Blade - Capacity14.8 yd311.4 m3
Blade Capacities4.67 m3 - 16 m3 (6.1 yd3 - 21 yd3)4.67 m3 - 16 m3 (6.1 yd3 - 21 yd3)
Straight Blade - Overall Width1.4 ft0.5 m
Straight Blade - Height4.1 ft1.3 m
Straight Blade - Digging Depth1.4 ft0.5 m
Straight Blade - Ground Clearance3.6 ft1.1 m
Straight Blade - Maximum Tilt3.9 ft1.2 m
Straight Blade - Weight7047 lb3196.5 kg
Straight Blade - Total Operating Weight63325 lb28723.8 kg
Universal Blade - Capacity9 yd36.9 m3
Coal Blade - Capacity21 yd316.1 m3
Universal Blade - Overall Width14.3 ft4.4 m
Universal Blade - Height4.5 ft1.4 m
Universal Blade - Digging Depth1.7 ft0.6 m
Universal Blade - Ground Clearance3.2 ft1 m
Universal Blade - Maximum Tilt3.8 ft1.2 m
Coal Blade - Overall Width15.8 ft4.9 m
Coal Blade - Height6 ft1.9 m
Coal Blade - Digging Depth1.8 ft0.6 m
Coal Blade - Ground Clearance3.5 ft1.1 m
Coal Blade - Maximum Tilt4.2 ft1.3 m
Semi-U Blade - Capacity9 yd36.9 m3
Semi-U Blade - Height5.2 ft1.6 m
Semi-U Blade - Digging Depth1.8 ft0.6 m
Semi-U Blade - Overall Width14.6 ft4.5 m
Semi-U Blade - Maximum Tilt3.9 ft1.2 m
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