Caterpillar D8

Caterpillar D8

A U.S. Navy Seabee Caterpillar D8T
Type bulldozer
Manufacturer Caterpillar
Production 1935-2004
Length 186 in (470 cm)
Width 101 in (260 cm)
Height 84 in (210 cm)
Weight about 80,000 lb (36,000 kg) depending upon year, model and accessories.
Propulsion tracks

The Caterpillar D8 is a large track-type tractor designed and manufactured by Caterpillar. Though it comes in many configurations, it is usually sold as a bulldozer equipped with a detachable large blade and a rear ripper attachment.

History

Blades

Several types of bulldozer blade can be used on the front of the tractor:

People use various other blade types, including landfill U-Blades, woodchip U-blades, and two-way blades for work inside the holds of ships.

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