Komatsu D38 Crawler dozers tech specs
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Komatsu D38 technical specifications
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Displacement
Displacement 3,916.52 cu cm
Displacement 3,916.52 cu cm
Engine model
Engine model S4D102
Engine model S4D102
Max speed forward
Max speed forward 9.33 kph
Max speed forward 9.33 kph
Operating weight
Operating weight 6,210 kg
Operating weight 6,500 kg
Years
Years 1994-2001
Years 1994-2001
Market Average
Market Average AED 190,000
Market Average AED 190,000
Price
Price AED 110,000
Price AED 110,000
Fuel cap
Fuel cap 38.61 liter
Fuel cap 146.1 liter
Height - top of cab
Height - top of cab 1.89 m
Height - top of cab 1.89 m
Length with blade
Length with blade 3.23 m
Length with blade 3.23 m
Width over tracks
Width over tracks 1.77 m
Width over tracks 2.16 m
Max speed reverse
Max speed reverse 11.27 kph
Max speed reverse 11.27 kph
Number of forward gears
Number of forward gears 3
Number of forward gears 3
Number of reverse gears
Number of reverse gears 3
Number of reverse gears 3
Track gauge
Track gauge 1.37 m
Track gauge 1.55 m
Track length
Track length 2.1 m
Track length 2.1 m
Track width
Track width 38.1 cm
Track width 61.21 cm
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Komatsu D38 expert review
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Overview
The Komatsu D38 is a compact crawler dozer designed for grading, landscaping, and site preparation tasks. With a 6,210 kg operating weight and a compact crawler undercarriage, the machine delivers reliable performance for light earthmoving projects.
Expert rating: 4 stars
Pros
Excellent maneuverability and traction for grading and landscaping work.
Cons
Smaller machine size limits pushing power on heavy earthmoving projects.
Performance & Efficiency
The compact crawler design provides stable traction and controlled blade operation during grading and site preparation work.
In Comparison
Cat D3: Larger compact dozer with higher pushing capability.
Komatsu D37: Newer compact dozer with improved grading features.
Komatsu D38: Balanced compact machine focused on maneuverability.
Final Verdict
Rated 4 stars, the Komatsu D38 remains a practical crawler dozer within the AED 110,000–190,000 range.
Komatsu D38 owner rating
Komatsu D38 Crawler dozers [1994-2001]
1994-2001
Overall rating
Based on 3 ratings
5.0
performance
4.7
comfort
4.3
fuel efficiency
4.7
safety
4.3
features
4.7
5 stars
100 %
4 stars
0 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Komatsu D38 similar models
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Displacement
Displacement 3,916.52 cu cm
Displacement 5,201.27 cu cm
Displacement 4,891.55 cu cm
Engine model
Engine model S4D102
Engine model 3204
Engine model 6D95L-1
Max speed forward
Max speed forward 9.33 kph
Max speed forward 11.43 kph
Max speed forward -
Operating weight
Operating weight 6,210 kg
Operating weight 13,980 kg
Operating weight 6,510 kg
Drive type
Drive type -
Drive type Powershift
Drive type DPS
Blade width
Blade width -
Blade width -
Blade width 2.44 m
Years
Years 1994-2001
Years 1972-2020
Years 2003-2017
Market Average
Market Average AED 190,000
Market Average AED 200,000
Market Average AED 230,000
Price
Price AED 110,000
Price AED 120,000
Price AED 140,000
Fuel cap
Fuel cap 38.61 liter
Fuel cap 114.31 liter
Fuel cap -
Height - top of cab
Height - top of cab 1.89 m
Height - top of cab 1.71 m
Height - top of cab 2.74 m
Length with blade
Length with blade 3.23 m
Length with blade 3.69 m
Length with blade 3.96 m
Width over tracks
Width over tracks 1.77 m
Width over tracks 1.8 m
Width over tracks 1.86 m
Ground clearance
Ground clearance -
Ground clearance 0.34 m
Ground clearance 0.34 m
Length without blade
Length without blade -
Length without blade 2.77 m
Length without blade -
Blade height
Blade height -
Blade height -
Blade height 0.94 m
Max speed reverse
Max speed reverse 11.27 kph
Max speed reverse 5.15 kph
Max speed reverse -
Number of forward gears
Number of forward gears 3
Number of forward gears 3
Number of forward gears 3
Number of reverse gears
Number of reverse gears 3
Number of reverse gears 1
Number of reverse gears 3
Track gauge
Track gauge 1.37 m
Track gauge 1.43 m
Track gauge 1.46 m
Track length
Track length 2.1 m
Track length 1.83 m
Track length 2.19 m
Track width
Track width 38.1 cm
Track width 30.73 cm
Track width 40.13 cm
Ground contact area
Ground contact area -
Ground contact area 28,195.64 cu cm
Ground contact area -
Ground pressure
Ground pressure -
Ground pressure 0.54 bar
Ground pressure -
Number of track rollers per side
Number of track rollers per side -
Number of track rollers per side 5
Number of track rollers per side 6
Number of shoes per side
Number of shoes per side -
Number of shoes per side -
Number of shoes per side 41
Track pitch
Track pitch -
Track pitch -
Track pitch 15.49 cm
Gross power
Gross power -
Gross power 46.23 kw
Gross power 60.4 kw
Number of cylinders
Number of cylinders -
Number of cylinders -
Number of cylinders 6
Power measured @
Power measured @ -
Power measured @ -
Power measured @ 2,500 rpm
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