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D8T - 2005, Tier 3, Global
| Engineered for demanding work.The durable construction of the D8T is well suited for tough working conditions. Combined with the C15 engine for superior performance, fuel economy and meeting emission targets with the help of ACERT Technology, keeps material moving with the reliability and low operating costs you expect from Cat tractors. |
| Engine | |
| Engine Model | Cat® C15 ACERT |
| Flywheel Power | 310 hp |
| Gross Power | 347 hp |
| Net Power - Caterpillar | 310 hp |
| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 310 hp |
| Net Power - SAE J1349 | 307 hp |
| Net Power - EU 80/1269 | 310 hp |
| Net Power - DIN 70020 | 322 PS |
| Bore | 5.4 in |
| Stroke | 6.75 in |
| Displacement | 928 in3 |
| Gross Power ISO 14396 | 333 hp |
| Service Refill Capacities | |
| Fuel Tank | 170 gal |
| Cooling System | 20.3 gal |
| Engine Crankcase* | 10 gal |
| Power Train | 41 gal |
| Final Drives (each) | 3.3 gal |
| Roller Frames (each) | 17.2 gal |
| Pivot Shaft Compartment | 10.6 gal |
| Variable Fan Hub | 0.82 gal |
| Weights | |
| Operating Weight | 84850 lb |
| Shipping Weight | 65152 lb |
| Dimensions | |
| Ground Clearance | 24.3 in |
| Track Gauge | 82 in |
| Width without Trunnions (Standard Shoe) | 8.7 ft |
| Height (FOPS Cab) | 11.34 ft |
| Height (Top of Stack) | 11.3 ft |
| Drawbar Height (Center of Clevis) | 27.87 in |
| Length of Track on Ground | 126.26 in |
| Overall Length Basic Tractor | 15.2 ft |
| Length Basic Tractor with Winch | 17.3 ft |
| Length with Single-Shank Ripper | 21 ft |
| Length with Multi-Shank Ripper | 20.8 ft |
| Overall Length (SU-Blade/SS Ripper) | 25.8 ft |
| Undercarriage | |
| Shoe Type | Moderate Service |
| Width of Shoe | 22 in |
| Shoes/Side | 44 |
| Grouser Height | 3 in |
| Pitch | 8.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 24.3 in |
| Track Gauge | 82 in |
| Length of Track on Ground | 10.5 ft |
| Ground Contact Area | 5554 in2 |
| Track Rollers/Side | 8 |
| Number of Carrier Rollers | 1 per side (optional) |
| Hydraulic Controls | |
| Pump Type | Piston-type, Variable displacement |
| Pump Output (Steering) | 73 gal/min |
| Pump Output (Implement) | 60 gal/min |
| Tilt Cylinder Rod End Flow | 34 gal/min |
| Tilt Cylinder Head End Flow | 45 gal/min |
| Bulldozer Relief Valve Setting | 3500 psi |
| Tilt Cylinder Relief Valve Setting | 3500 psi |
| Ripper (Lift) Relief Valve Setting | 3500 psi |
| Ripper (Pitch) Relief Valve Setting | 3500 psi |
| Steering | 5700 psi |
| Transmission | |
| 1 Forward | 2.1 mph |
| 2 Forward | 3.8 mph |
| 3 Forward | 6.6 mph |
| 1 Reverse | 2.8 mph |
| 2 Reverse | 5 mph |
| 3 Reverse | 8.8 mph |
| 1 Forward - Drawbar Pull (1000) | 139 lbf |
| 2 Forward - Drawbar Pull (1000) | 76 lbf |
| 3 Forward - Drawbar Pull (1000) | 42 lbf |
| Blades | |
| Type | 8SU |
| Capacity (SAE J1265) | 11.4 yd3 |
| Width (over end bits) | 12.9 ft |
| Height | 5.5 ft |
| Digging Depth | 22.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 48.2 in |
| Maximum Tilt | 34.8 in |
| Weight* (without hydraulic controls) | 10557 lb |
| Total Operating Weight** (with Blade and Sing | 84850 lb |
| Type | 8U |
| Capacity (SAE J1265) | 15.3 yd3 |
| Width (over end bits) | 14 ft |
| Height | 5.71 ft |
| Digging Depth | 22.6 in |
| Maximum Tilt | 37.5 in |
| Weight* (without hydraulic controls) | 11800 lb |
| Total Operating Weight** (with Blade and Sing | 86093 lb |
| Type | 8A |
| Capacity | 6.1 yd3 |
| Width (over end bits) | 16.3 ft |
| Height | 3.85 ft |
| Digging Depth | 24.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | 51.5 in |
| Maximum Tilt | 28.7 in |
| Weight* (without hydraulic controls) | 12035 lb |
| Total Operating Weight** (with Blade and Sing | 86328 lb |
| Rippers | |
| Type | Single-Shank, Adjustable Parallelogram |
| Added Length | 5.55 ft |
| Number of Pockets | 1 |
| Maximum Clearance Raised (under tip, pinned i | 25 in |
| Maximum Penetration (standard tip) | 44.4 in |
| Maximum Penetration Force (shank vertical) | 28620 lb |
| Pry out Force | 50070 lb |
| Weight (without hydraulic controls) | 9005 lb |
| Total Operating Weight* (with SU-Blade and Ri | 84850 lb |
| Type | Multi-Shank, Adjustable Parallelogram |
| Number of Pockets | 3 |
| Added Length | 5.24 ft |
| Overall Beam Width | 97 in |
| Maximum Clearance Raised (under tip, pinned i | 23.35 in |
| Maximum Penetration (standard tip) | 30.7 in |
| Maximum Penetration Force (shank vertical) | 27920 lb |
| Pry out Force (Multi-Shank Ripper with one to | 51230 lb |
| Weight (one shank, without hydraulic controls | 10752 lb |
| Additional Shank | 732 lb |
| Total Operating Weight** (with SU-Blade and R | 86597 lb |
| Winches | |
| Winch Model | PA140VS |
| Weight* | 3947 lb |
| Oil Capacity | 4 gal |
| Increased Tractor Length | 22.2 in |
| Winch Case Width | 45.6 in |
| Drum Width | 12.6 in |
| Flange Diameter | 18 in |
| ELECTRICAL |
| Alternator, 100-amp brushless |
| Back-up Alarm |
| Batteries (4) maintenance free 12-volt, 24-volt system |
| Converter, 12-volt, 10-amp, two power outlets |
| Diagnostic connector |
| Horn, forward warning |
| Starting receptacle |
| OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT |
| Advisor operator interface: |
| - Electronic monitoring system |
| - Diagnostic service information |
| - Operator preferences |
| Armrests, adjustable |
| Cab, ROPS, FOPS, sound suppressed |
| Controls, electronic implement with lockout |
| Decelerator pedal |
| Dual-twist tiller control |
| Engine speed control, electronic |
| Heater |
| Hydraulic system, electronically controlled |
| for bulldozer and ripper control |
| Mirror, rearview |
| Radio-ready cab |
| Seat, adjustable contour suspension |
| (gray fabric) |
| Seatbelt, retractable 76 mm (3 in) |
| Steering control, twist tiller with touch shift |
| Wipers, intermittent |
| UNDERCARRIAGE |
| 560 mm (22 in) moderate service grouser |
| with sealed and lubricated track (44 section) |
| Rollers and idlers, lifetime lubricated |
| Sprocket rim segments, replaceable |
| Suspension-type undercarriage, |
| Eight-roller tubular track roller frame |
| Carrier roller ready |
| Track adjusters, hydraulic |
| Track guides |
| Two-piece master link |
| POWER TRAIN |
| C15 with ACERT Technology |
| 24-volt electric start |
| Advanced Modular Cooling System (AMOCS) |
| Aftercooler, air-to-air (ATAAC) |
| Air filter with electronic service indicator |
| Auto-kickdown (auto downshift) |
| Automatic shift |
| (2F/2R, 2F/1R, 1F/2R) |
| Coolant, extended life |
| Directional shift management |
| Ether starting aid, automatic |
| Fan, suction with hydraulic demand drive |
| Four planet, double-reduction planetary final drives |
| Fuel priming pump, electric |
| Muffler with rain cap |
| Parking brake, electronic |
| Pre-cleaner with dust ejector |
| Prescreener |
| Separator, water/fuel |
| Thermal shields |
| Torque divider |
| Transmission, electronic control, (3F/3R speeds) |
| Turbocharger, wastegate |
| Water separator |
| OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT |
| Air conditioner box, corrosive resistant |
| Auto-blade assist and AutoCarry ready |
| CD ROM Parts Book |
| Ecology drains: engine oil, coolant, |
| hydraulic oil, torque converter, fuel tank, |
| power train case and transmission |
| Engine enclosures and hood, perforated |
| Equalizer bar, pinned |
| Front pull device |
| Guards: |
| Bottom, hinged |
| Radiator, hinged fan blast deflector |
| Independent steering and attachment |
| hydraulic pumps |
| Oil cooler, hydraulic |
| Product Link ready |
| S |
| Toolbox |
| Under-hood standard service lamp |
| Vandalism protection (8 caplocks) |
| ELECTRICAL |
| Alternator, 150-amp |
| Converter, 24 volt to 12 volt |
| Light, ripper |
| Lights, supplemental: |
| 6 Halogen |
| 6 HID |
| 8 HID high-mount for waste application |
| 10 Halogen |
| 10 Halogen high-mount for waste application |
| 10 Halogen, sweeps |
| Warning, strobe |
| Switch, disconnect, remote mounted |
| WAVS single rear vision camera |
| AccuGrade ARO |
| CAES ARO |
| GUARDS |
| Fan, debris |
| Final drive and seals |
| Fuel tank |
| Idler seals |
| Pivot shaft seal |
| Radiator, heavy-duty, hinged |
| Rear tractor |
| Screen, rear |
| Sweeps |
| Track roller |
| Transmission |
| Undercarriage |
| UNDERCARRIAGE |
| Non-suspended |
| Tracks, Pair, Sealed and Lubricated (Standard arrangement): |
| 560 mm (22 in), Extreme service |
| 560 mm (22 in), Extreme service PPR |
| 610 mm (24 in), Extreme servce |
| 660 mm (26 in), Moderate service |
| 710 mm (28 in), Moderate service |
| Tracks, Pair, Sealed and Lubricated (LGP arrangement): |
| 810 mm (32 in), Moderate service |
| 965 mm (38 in), Extreme service |
| Roller options: |
| Carrier rollers (one per side) |
| Seals, symmetrical, idler/roller |
| POWER TRAIN |
| Fan, reversible |
| Fuel system, fast fill |
| Pre-cleaner, turbine |
| Prelube, engine, automatic |
| Quick oil change system |
| Radiator, high ambient |
| OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT |
| Air conditioner |
| Air conditioner, fender mounted |
| Air conditioner, ROPS mounted |
| Canopy |
| Enhanced cab |
| Glass, Ultra-strength up to 40 psi |
| Operators Arrangement |
| (gives additional comfort for smaller operators) |
| Seat, air suspension |
| Seat, vinyl |
| SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS |
| Hydraulic implement towing arrangement, Low Ground Pressure arrangement, Waste Handling arrangement and Woodchip arrangement, in addition to other optional attachments are available from the factory. Contact your Dealer for availability. |
| BULLDOZER ATTACHMENTS |
| AccuGrade GPS attachment ready installation |
| (provides hydraulics, electrical, and blade mount for system) |
| AutoCarry system |
| Dual tilt cylinders |
| 8SU Blade, with rock guard and wear plate |
| 8SU Blade, with push plate |
| 8U Blade, with rock guard |
| Trunnion cover, (replaces trunnions) |
| RIPPERS |
| Single-Shank* - Standard depth |
| Single-shank* - Deep ripping |
| Multi-Shank* (includes one tooth) |
| Ripper attachments: |
| Additional tooth (for multi-shank ripper) |
| Pin Puller, hydraulic |
| OTHER ATTACHMENTS |
| Counterweights*: |
| Front mounted |
| Rear mounted |
| Drawbar, rigid |
| Parts book, paper |
| Starting aids: |
| Batteries, heavy-duty |
| Heater, engine coolant, 120- or 240-volt |
| Striker bars, front and rear |
| Winch* |
| * A rear attachment and/or counterweight is recommended for improved performance and balance. |
| ELECTRICAL |
| Alternator, 150-amp |
| Converter, 24 volt to 12 volt |
| Light, ripper |
| Lights, supplemental: |
| 6 Halogen |
| 6 HID |
| 8 HID high-mount for waste application |
| 10 Halogen |
| 10 Halogen high-mount for waste application |
| 10 Halogen, sweeps |
| Warning, strobe |
| Switch, disconnect, remote mounted |
| WAVS single rear vision camera |
| AccuGrade ARO |
| CAES ARO |
| GUARDS |
| Fan, debris |
| Final drive and seals |
| Fuel tank |
| Idler seals |
| Pivot shaft seal |
| Radiator, heavy-duty, hinged |
| Rear tractor |
| Screen, rear |
| Sweeps |
| Track roller |
| Transmission |
| Undercarriage |
| UNDERCARRIAGE |
| Non-suspended |
| Tracks, Pair, Sealed and Lubricated (Standard arrangement): |
| 560 mm (22 in), Extreme service |
| 560 mm (22 in), Extreme service PPR |
| 610 mm (24 in), Extreme servce |
| 660 mm (26 in), Moderate service |
| 710 mm (28 in), Moderate service |
| Tracks, Pair, Sealed and Lubricated (LGP arrangement): |
| 810 mm (32 in), Moderate service |
| 965 mm (38 in), Extreme service |
| Roller options: |
| Carrier rollers (one per side) |
| Seals, symmetrical, idler/roller |
| POWER TRAIN |
| Fan, reversible |
| Fuel system, fast fill |
| Pre-cleaner, turbine |
| Prelube, engine, automatic |
| Quick oil change system |
| Radiator, high ambient |
| OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT |
| Air conditioner |
| Air conditioner, fender mounted |
| Air conditioner, ROPS mounted |
| Canopy |
| Enhanced cab |
| Glass, Ultra-strength up to 40 psi |
| Operators Arrangement |
| (gives additional comfort for smaller operators) |
| Seat, air suspension |
| Seat, vinyl |
| SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS |
| Hydraulic implement towing arrangement, Low Ground Pressure arrangement, Waste Handling arrangement and Woodchip arrangement, in addition to other optional attachments are available from the factory. Contact your Dealer for availability. |
| BULLDOZER ATTACHMENTS |
| AccuGrade GPS attachment ready installation |
| (provides hydraulics, electrical, and blade mount for system) |
| AutoCarry system |
| Dual tilt cylinders |
| 8SU Blade, with rock guard and wear plate |
| 8SU Blade, with push plate |
| 8U Blade, with rock guard |
| Trunnion cover, (replaces trunnions) |
| RIPPERS |
| Single-Shank* - Standard depth |
| Single-shank* - Deep ripping |
| Multi-Shank* (includes one tooth) |
| Ripper attachments: |
| Additional tooth (for multi-shank ripper) |
| Pin Puller, hydraulic |
| OTHER ATTACHMENTS |
| Counterweights*: |
| Front mounted |
| Rear mounted |
| Drawbar, rigid |
| Parts book, paper |
| Starting aids: |
| Batteries, heavy-duty |
| Heater, engine coolant, 120- or 240-volt |
| Striker bars, front and rear |
| Winch* |
| * A rear attachment and/or counterweight is recommended for improved performance and balance. |