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Komatsu D21A-8 vs. Cat D9R Crawler dozers Comparison

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Komatsu D21 Crawler dozers

Cat D9 Crawler dozers

Engine
Aspiration Naturally aspirated
Aspiration -
Gross power 32.14 kw
Gross power -
Net power 29.83 kw
Net power -
Number of cylinders 4
Number of cylinders 8
Power measured @ -
Power measured @ 1,900 rpm
Years 1972-1979
Years 2021-2025
Market Average AED 120,000
Market Average AED 2,200,000
Price AED 70,000
Price AED 2,000,000
Blades
Blade angle 25 ยบ
Blade angle -
Dimensions
Blade height 0.69 m
Blade height -
Height - top of cab 2.47 m
Height - top of cab -
Length with blade 3.38 m
Length with blade -
Width over tracks 1.34 m
Width over tracks 2.96 m
Ground clearance -
Ground clearance 0.61 m
General
Blade width 2.16 m
Blade width -
Displacement 3,048 cu cm
Displacement 18,001.23 cm3
Drive type Komatsu HYDROSHIFT transmission
Drive type Powershift
Engine model 4D94LE-2
Engine model C18
Max speed forward 4.35 kph
Max speed forward 11.91 kph
Operating weight 3,941 kg
Operating weight 50,000 kg
Blade capacity -
Blade capacity 13.5 cu m
Operating voltage -
Operating voltage 24 V
Service refill capacities
Cooling fluid cap 9.84 liter
Cooling fluid cap -
Fuel cap 60.18 liter
Fuel cap 817.56 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 20.82 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 71.92 liter
Refill capacities
Engine oil cap 6.43 liter
Engine oil cap 45.42 liter
Final drives fluid cap 6.06 liter
Final drives fluid cap 18.93 liters
Undercarriage
Ground contact area 25,727.75 cu cm
Ground contact area -
Ground pressure 0.33 bar
Ground pressure 1.11 bar
Number of shoes per side 37
Number of shoes per side -
Number of track rollers per side 5
Number of track rollers per side 8
Track width 29.97 cm
Track width 61.21 mm
Track gauge -
Track gauge 2.26 m
Transmission
Max speed reverse 5.63 kph
Max speed reverse 14.64 kph
Number of forward gears 2
Number of forward gears 3
Number of reverse gears 2
Number of reverse gears 3

Performance

Looking at performance technical specs and key features the Komatsu D21A-8 Crawler dozers excels in terms of engine power at and operating weight compared to other models like the Cat D9R Crawler dozers.

User rating

Owners operators and fleet managers recommend the Komatsu D21A-8 Crawler dozers for its high reliability and endurance in diverse applications. The same can be said about the Cat D9R Crawler dozers.

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