Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application Specs ( 1987-1991 )
Overview
The Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application is an agricultural crawler tractor manufactured between 1987 and 1991. It is configured with a 5.2L four-cylinder Caterpillar 3204 turbocharged diesel engine rated at 101 net horsepower and a five-speed gear transmission. This model features a crawler drive system with an operating weight of 14,750 pounds and a four-post ROPS.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Output:
The liquid-cooled 318 cubic inch engine provides 110 gross horsepower and 101 net horsepower at a rated 2400 RPM with a claimed drawbar output of 82 horsepower.
Track and Ground Contact:
The unit is listed with a choice between 14-inch and 20-inch tracks, resulting in a ground contact area of 2,264 square inches or 3,240 square inches respectively.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
The mechanical layout consists of a crawler drive system paired with a 5-speed gear transmission featuring five forward and four reverse gears.
Production
| Description | Agricultural Crawler tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
Engine
| Engine type | Caterpillar 5.2L 4-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 4.50x5.00 inches (114 x 127 mm) |
| Description | Caterpillar 3204 / turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 318 ci (5.2 L) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power (gross) | 110 hp (82.0 kW) |
| Power (net) | 101 hp (75.3 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2400 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 82 hp (61.1 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 110 hp (82.0 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 101 hp (75.3 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 5 forward and 4 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 5-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Description | Four-post ROPS. |
|---|---|
| Drive | crawler |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Charging amps | 55 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Dimensions & Tires
| Length | 146 inches (370 cm) |
|---|---|
| Operating weight | 14750 lbs (6690 kg) |
| Shipping weight | 14284 lbs (6479 kg) |
| Width | 76.5 inches (194 cm) |
Caterpillar D3C SA Height
| Exhaust | 108 inches (274 cm) |
|---|---|
| Hood | 62 inches (157 cm) |
| ROPS | 107 inches (271 cm) |
Caterpillar D3C SA Tracks
| Area on ground | 2264 in² (1.5 m²) / 3240 in² (2.1 m²) |
|---|---|
| Length on ground | 81 inches (205 cm) / 81 inches (205 cm) |
| Width | 14 inches (35 cm) / 20 inches (50 cm) |
Dimensions & Tracks
| Description | 14-inch tracks |
|---|---|
| Weight | 14284 to 14750 pounds |
References
| Description | D3C Special Application Track-type Tractor published in 1988, by Caterpillar |
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