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Komatsu D53A-16 vs. Komatsu D53A-18AE Crawler dozers Comparison

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Comparison

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D53A-16

D53A-16

D53A-18AE

D53A-18AE

Engine
Aspiration Turbocharged
Aspiration -
Gross power 82.03 kw
Gross power 96.94 kw
Number of cylinders 4
Number of cylinders 6
Power measured @ 1,900 rpm
Power measured @ 1,900 rpm
Years 1993-2002
Years 1993-2002
Market Average AED 250,000
Market Average AED 250,000
Price AED 180,000
Price AED 180,000
General
Blade capacity 2.83 cu m
Blade capacity -
Blade width 3.75 m
Blade width 3.29 m
Displacement 8,495.07 cu cm
Displacement 11,041.63 cu cm
Drive type TORQFLOW
Drive type TORQFLOW
Engine model 4D130-1E
Engine model 6D125E-2
Max speed forward 9.82 kph
Max speed forward -
Operating weight 12,170 kg
Operating weight 14,000 kg
Dimensions
Blade height 0.88 m
Blade height 1.03 m
Ground clearance 0.34 m
Ground clearance 0.34 m
Height - top of cab 2.87 m
Height - top of cab 2.93 m
Length with blade 4.57 m
Length with blade 4.88 m
Length without blade 3.63 m
Length without blade 3.81 m
Width over tracks 2.35 m
Width over tracks 2.44 m
Service refill capacities
Cooling fluid cap 55.26 liter
Cooling fluid cap -
Fuel cap 240.35 liter
Fuel cap -
Undercarriage
Ground pressure 0.5 bar
Ground pressure -
Number of shoes per side 39
Number of shoes per side 41
Number of track rollers per side 5
Number of track rollers per side 6
Track gauge 1.89 m
Track gauge 1.95 m
Track length 2.23 m
Track length 2.47 m
Track pitch 17.53 cm
Track pitch 17.53 cm
Track width 46.23 cm
Track width 46.23 cm
Transmission
Max speed reverse 11.75 kph
Max speed reverse -
Number of forward gears 3
Number of forward gears 3
Number of reverse gears 3
Number of reverse gears 3

Performance

Looking at performance technical specs and key features the Komatsu D53A-16 Crawler dozers excels in terms of engine power at and operating weight compared to other models like the Komatsu D53A-18AE Crawler dozers.

User rating

Owners operators and fleet managers recommend the Komatsu D53A-16 Crawler dozers for its high reliability and endurance in diverse applications. The same can be said about the Komatsu D53A-18AE Crawler dozers.

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