Caterpillar D8L SA Special Application Specs ( 1984-1987 )
Overview
The Caterpillar D8L SA is a Special Application agricultural crawler tractor produced between 1984 and 1987. It is powered by a 400 hp Caterpillar 3408 18.0L 8-cylinder turbocharged aftercooled diesel engine and features a 3-speed power shift transmission.
Ideal Applications
High-Output Drawbar Performance:
The unit is rated at 335 hp at the drawbar and features an operating weight of 80,820 lbs supported by an undercarriage with 9108 square inches of ground contact area.
Transmission and Final Drive Configuration:
Equipped with a 3-speed forward and reverse power shift transmission with wet disc clutches and double-reduction planetary final drives.
Hydraulic System and Fuel Capacity:
The tractor features a load-sensing hydraulic system with a 30 gpm pump flow and 2500 psi pressure, alongside a 189-gallon fuel tank for extended operation.
Production
| Description | Agricultural Crawler tractor / Original price was $272,180 in 1985 |
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| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
Engine
| Engine type | Caterpillar 18.0L 8-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.40x6.00 inches (137 x 152 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 98 qts (92.7 L) |
| Description | Caterpillar 3408 / turbocharged aftercooled diesel / 8-cylinder 32-valve / liquid-cooled V-8 |
| Displacement | 1099 ci (18.0 L) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Oil capacity | 48 qts (45.4 L) |
| Power | 400 hp (298.3 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 1900 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 24 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 335 hp (249.8 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | wet disc |
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| Gears | 3 forward and reverse |
| Oil capacity | 176 qts (166.6 L) |
| Transmission type | 3-speed power shift |
| Type | power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | ROPS. Cab available with air-conditioning. |
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| Drive | crawler |
| Final drives | double-reduction planetary |
Capacity
| Fuel | 189 gal (715.4 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 23.5 gal (88.9 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 23.5 gal (88.9 L) |
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| Pressure | 2500 psi (172.4 bar) |
| Pump flow | 30 gpm (113.6 lpm) |
| Type | load sensing |
| Valves | 4 |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery AH | 172 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 35 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Dimensions & Tires
| Gauge | 100 inches (254 cm) |
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| Ground clearance | 18 inches (45 cm) |
| Length | 215 inches (546 cm) |
| Operating weight | 80820 lbs (36659 kg) |
| Shipping weight | 77692 lbs (35241 kg) |
| Width | 136 inches (345 cm) |
Caterpillar D8L SA Height
| Cab | 142 inches (360 cm) |
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| Exhaust | 149 inches (378 cm) |
| Steering wheel | 114 inches (289 cm) |
Caterpillar D8L SA Tracks
| Area on ground | 9108 in² (5.9 m²) |
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| Length on ground | 126.5 inches (321 cm) |
| Width | 36 inches (91 cm) / 26 inches (66 cm) / 28 inches (71 cm) |
Dimensions & Tracks
| Description | 36-inch tracks |
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| Weight | 77692 to 80820 pounds |
References
| Description | Special Application Tractors published in 1982, by Caterpillar / Implement Matching for Cat Tillage Tractors published in 1983, by Caterpillar |
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Variants
| D8L | bulldozer |
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