Caterpillar D8
| Caterpillar D8 | |
|---|---|
Caterpillar D8T | |
| Type | Bulldozer |
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
| Production | 1935– |
| Length | 186 in (470 cm) |
| Width | 101 in (260 cm) |
| Height | 156 in (400 cm) |
| Weight | about 80,000 lb (36,000 kg) depending upon year, model and accessories. |
| Propulsion | tracks |
The Caterpillar D8 is a track-type tractor designed and manufactured by Caterpillar since 1935. Today, the largest in Caterpillar's medium range, it was superseded by the D9 in 1955. Though it comes in many configurations, it is usually sold as a bulldozer equipped with a detachable large blade and a rear ripper attachment.
The model offered in 2025 is a D8 - Tier 4/Stage V, equipped with a 363 hp Cat C15 engine and an operating weight of 87083 lb.