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Komatsu D21A-5 vs. Komatsu D40PL-5 Crawler dozers Comparison

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Komatsu D21 Crawler dozers

Komatsu D40 Crawler dozers

General
Blade capacity 0.76 cu m
Blade capacity -
Blade width 2.19 m
Blade width 4.05 m
Displacement 2,941.48 cu cm
Displacement 6,490.93 cu cm
Drive type Hydrostatic
Drive type Direct drive
Engine model 4D92-2P
Engine model 6D105-1
Max speed forward 4.51 kph
Max speed forward -
Max torque 147.1 Nm
Max torque -
Operating weight 3,620 kg
Operating weight 11,640 kg
Years 1972-1979
Years 1979-1985
Market Average AED 120,000
Market Average AED 150,000
Price AED 70,000
Price AED 100,000
Dimensions
Blade height 0.59 m
Blade height 0.58 m
Ground clearance 0.34 m
Ground clearance 0.46 m
Height - top of cab 2.16 m
Height - top of cab 2.83 m
Length with blade 3.41 m
Length with blade 4.63 m
Length without blade 2.47 m
Length without blade 3.6 m
Width over tracks 1.62 m
Width over tracks 3.51 m
Service refill capacities
Cooling fluid cap 13.25 liter
Cooling fluid cap -
Fuel cap 60.18 liter
Fuel cap -
Engine
Gross power 29.08 kw
Gross power 70.84 kw
Number of cylinders 4
Number of cylinders 6
Power measured @ 2,450 rpm
Power measured @ 2,350 rpm
Undercarriage
Ground pressure 0.3 bar
Ground pressure -
Number of shoes per side 37
Number of shoes per side 43
Number of track rollers per side 5
Number of track rollers per side 7
Track gauge 1.31 m
Track gauge 2.29 m
Track length 1.71 m
Track length 2.59 m
Track pitch 13.72 cm
Track pitch 17.53 cm
Track width 30.23 cm
Track width 72.14 cm
Transmission
Max speed reverse 5.47 kph
Max speed reverse -
Number of forward gears 2
Number of forward gears 5
Number of reverse gears 2
Number of reverse gears 4
Hydraulic system
Pump flow cap 53.37 lpm
Pump flow cap -
Relief valve pressure 152.01 bar
Relief valve pressure -

Performance

Looking at performance technical specs and key features the Komatsu D21A-5 Crawler dozers excels in terms of engine power at and operating weight compared to other models like the Komatsu D40PL-5 Crawler dozers.

User rating

Owners operators and fleet managers recommend the Komatsu D21A-5 Crawler dozers for its high reliability and endurance in diverse applications. The same can be said about the Komatsu D40PL-5 Crawler dozers.

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