Cat D8L vs. Cat D8T Crawler dozers Comparison

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D8L

D8T

General
Engine model 3408
Engine model C15
Engine power 335 hp
Engine power 365 hp
Operating weight 39,500 kg
Operating weight 38,351 kg
Blade capacity 11.01 cu m
Blade capacity 10.3 cu m
Drive type Powershift
Drive type Hydrostatic
Max speed forward 11.91 kph
Max speed forward 10.62 kph
Operating voltage 24 V
Operating voltage 24 V
Years 2018-2024
Years 2018-2024
Market Average AED 1,510,000
Market Average AED 1,510,000
Price AED 1,375,000
Price AED 1,375,000
Engine
Displacement 18,001.23 cm3
Displacement 15,207 cm3
Aspiration Turbo
Aspiration Natural
Power measured @ 2,000 rpm
Power measured @ 2,000 rpm
Torque measured @ 2,100 rpm
Torque measured @ 2,100 rpm
Gross power 250 kw
Gross power 268.76 kw
Max torque 1,300 Nm
Max torque 3,100 Nm
Alternator supplied amperage 120 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage 100 Amh
Number of cylinders 6
Number of cylinders 6
Net power 235 kw
Net power 232.66 kw
Bore 110 cm
Bore 110 cm
Stroke 90 cm
Stroke 90 cm
Operational specifications
Blade width 4 m
Blade width 3 m
Undercarriage
Ground pressure 1.04 bar
Ground pressure 0.86 bar
Number of track rollers per side 8
Number of track rollers per side 8
Ground contact area -
Ground contact area 91,013.95 cu cm
Number of shoes per side -
Number of shoes per side 44
Track pitch -
Track pitch 21.59 cm
Track width -
Track width 610 mm
Track gauge -
Track gauge 2.1 m
Dimensions
Blade height 1.8 cm
Blade height 165 cm
Height - top of cab -
Height - top of cab 3.6 m
Length with blade -
Length with blade 6.1 m
Length without blade -
Length without blade 4.63 m
Ground clearance -
Ground clearance 0.64 m
Width over tracks -
Width over tracks 3 m
Transmission
Max speed reverse 14.81 kph
Max speed reverse 14.16 kph
Number of reverse gears -
Number of reverse gears 3
Number of forward gears -
Number of forward gears 3
Refill capacities
Final drives fluid cap -
Final drives fluid cap 12.49 liters
Engine oil cap -
Engine oil cap 37.85 liter
Hydraulic system
Pump flow cap -
Pump flow cap 276.31 lpm
Relief valve pressure -
Relief valve pressure 393 bar
Pump type -
Pump type piston-type, variable displacement
Service refill capacities
Cooling fluid cap -
Cooling fluid cap 76.84 liters
Fuel cap -
Fuel cap 600 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap -
Hydraulic fluid cap 74.94 liter
Blades
Blade angle -
Blade angle 40 degrees

Performance

Looking at performance technical specs and key features the Cat D8L Crawler dozers excels in terms of engine power at and operating weight compared to other models like the Cat D8T Crawler dozers.

User rating

Owners operators and fleet managers recommend the Cat D8L Crawler dozers for its high reliability and endurance in diverse applications. The same can be said about the Cat D8T Crawler dozers.

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