CAT D 8 R

Caterpillar D8R Bulldozer - Product Description Overview: The Cat® D8R is a large, heavy-duty crawler dozer designed for demanding earthmoving, mining, and construction applications. Representing the pinnacle of Caterpillar's R-Series dozers, the D8R combines brute power with precision control to handle the toughest grading, pushing, and ripping tasks. Key Specifications: Operating Weight: 37,600 - 41,000 kg (depending on configuration) Net Power: 239 kW (320 hp) @ 1,800 rpm Blade Capacity: 10.7 - 14.5 m³ (SU blade) Maximum Travel Speed: 11.3 km/h (forward) Ground Pressure: 89 kPa (with SU blade) Fuel Tank Capacity: 757 liters Advanced Features: Powerful Engine System: Cat 3408C TA engine (Tier 2 compliant) Turbocharged aftercooled diesel configuration Mechanical fuel system for reliability Advanced cooling system with reversible fan Superior Transmission: Planetary power shift transmission 3 forward/3 reverse speeds Automatic shift modulation Oil-cooled multiple disc brakes Undercarriage Options: Standard or low-ground pressure configurations Segmented track pads (560mm or 762mm width) Heavy-duty rollers and idlers Automatic track tensioning Blade & Ripper Options: SU (Straight Universal) blade: 10.7 m³ capacity S (Straight) blade: 14.5 m³ capacity U (Universal) blade: 12.2 m³ capacity Multi-shank ripper (3-shank standard) Operator Environment: ROPS/FOPS certified cab Air suspension seat Analog instrument cluster Basic climate control system Applications: Large-scale earthmoving projects Mining operations Landfill and waste management Road construction and maintenance Site preparation and clearing Heavy ripping operations Comparison with Other Models: 15% more productive than previous D8N model 10% better fuel efficiency than competitive models Superior blade penetration force compared to same-class dozers Maintenance Features: Ground-level service points Extended service intervals Easy-access filters Centralized lubrication system