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Komatsu D38 Crawler dozers tech specs

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1994-2001
3,916.52 cu cm Displacement
38.61 liter Fuel cap
1.89 m Height - top of cab
6,210 kg Operating weight
2.1 m Track length
38.1 cm Track width

A compact crawler dozer designed for grading, landscaping, and small construction projects, the Komatsu D38 combines a 6,210 kg operating weight with a balanced crawler undercarriage for stable traction and maneuverability. Powered by a diesel engine with 3,916.52 cc displacement, the machine focuses on efficient site preparation and controlled earthmoving tasks.

Operating weight 6,210 kg

Engine displacement 3,916.52 cc

Track width 38.1 cm

Track length 2.1 m

Cab height 1.89 m

Fuel capacity 38.61 liters

Compact crawler platform for grading and light earthmoving

Makana rating

Owner rating

 | 3

Market average

AED 190,000

Starting from

AED 110,000

Komatsu D38 technical specifications

Highlight differences

Komatsu D38E-1

Komatsu D38P-1

General
Displacement 3,916.52 cu cm
Displacement 3,916.52 cu cm
Engine model S4D102
Engine model S4D102
Max speed forward 9.33 kph
Max speed forward 9.33 kph
Operating weight 6,210 kg
Operating weight 6,500 kg
Years 1994-2001
Years 1994-2001
Market Average AED 190,000
Market Average AED 190,000
Price AED 110,000
Price AED 110,000
Service refill capacities
Fuel cap 38.61 liter
Fuel cap 146.1 liter
Dimensions
Height - top of cab 1.89 m
Height - top of cab 1.89 m
Length with blade 3.23 m
Length with blade 3.23 m
Width over tracks 1.77 m
Width over tracks 2.16 m
Transmission
Max speed reverse 11.27 kph
Max speed reverse 11.27 kph
Number of forward gears 3
Number of forward gears 3
Number of reverse gears 3
Number of reverse gears 3
Undercarriage
Track gauge 1.37 m
Track gauge 1.55 m
Track length 2.1 m
Track length 2.1 m
Track width 38.1 cm
Track width 61.21 cm
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Komatsu D38 expert review

Reviewed by Mohammed E. on March 12, 2026

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.

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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

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4 stars

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3 stars

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2 stars

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1 stars

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Pros
Compact size and crawler traction make it very effective for landscaping and grading work.
Cons
Smaller blade limits efficiency in large-scale earthmoving projects.
performance

4.0

comfort

5.0

fuel efficiency

5.0

safety

5.0

features

4.0

Valuation

Last 12 month
1994

Komatsu D38 similar models

Highlight differences
Komatsu D38E-1
Cat D3
Komatsu D37A-5
General
Displacement 3,916.52 cu cm
Displacement 5,201.27 cu cm
Displacement 4,891.55 cu cm
Engine model S4D102
Engine model 3204
Engine model 6D95L-1
Max speed forward 9.33 kph
Max speed forward 11.43 kph
Max speed forward -
Operating weight 6,210 kg
Operating weight 13,980 kg
Operating weight 6,510 kg
Drive type -
Drive type Powershift
Drive type DPS
Blade width -
Blade width -
Blade width 2.44 m
Years 1994-2001
Years 1972-2020
Years 2003-2017
Market Average AED 190,000
Market Average AED 200,000
Market Average AED 230,000
Price AED 110,000
Price AED 120,000
Price AED 140,000
Service refill capacities
Fuel cap 38.61 liter
Fuel cap 114.31 liter
Fuel cap -
Dimensions
Height - top of cab 1.89 m
Height - top of cab 1.71 m
Height - top of cab 2.74 m
Length with blade 3.23 m
Length with blade 3.69 m
Length with blade 3.96 m
Width over tracks 1.77 m
Width over tracks 1.8 m
Width over tracks 1.86 m
Ground clearance -
Ground clearance 0.34 m
Ground clearance 0.34 m
Length without blade -
Length without blade 2.77 m
Length without blade -
Blade height -
Blade height -
Blade height 0.94 m
Transmission
Max speed reverse 11.27 kph
Max speed reverse 5.15 kph
Max speed reverse -
Number of forward gears 3
Number of forward gears 3
Number of forward gears 3
Number of reverse gears 3
Number of reverse gears 1
Number of reverse gears 3
Undercarriage
Track gauge 1.37 m
Track gauge 1.43 m
Track gauge 1.46 m
Track length 2.1 m
Track length 1.83 m
Track length 2.19 m
Track width 38.1 cm
Track width 30.73 cm
Track width 40.13 cm
Ground contact area -
Ground contact area 28,195.64 cu cm
Ground contact area -
Ground pressure -
Ground pressure 0.54 bar
Ground pressure -
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 41
Track pitch -
Track pitch -
Track pitch 15.49 cm
Engine
Gross power -
Gross power 46.23 kw
Gross power 60.4 kw
Number of cylinders -
Number of cylinders -
Number of cylinders 6
Power measured @ -
Power measured @ -
Power measured @ 2,500 rpm

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