Caterpillar D3B SA Special Application
The Caterpillar D3B SA Special Application is a tractor produced by Caterpillar. It is equipped with a 318 ci 5.2 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 101 hp / 75.3 kW. Transmission: 5 forward and 4 reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 13314 to 13846 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 101 hp / 75.3 kW
Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
54 gal
204.4 L
Transmission
5 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
13846 lbs
6280 kg
Overview
 | 1985 - 1987
Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Caterpillar D3B SA Engine | |
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Caterpillar 5.2L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Caterpillar D3B SA Transmission | |
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5-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Caterpillar D3B SA Power | |
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Engine (net) | 101 hp
75.3 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 81 hp
60.4 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | crawler |
Four-post ROPS. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 54 gal
204.4 L |
Hydraulic system | 15.1 gal
57.2 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 15.1 gal
57.2 L |
Pressure | 2500 psi
172.4 bar |
Pump flow | 14 gpm
53.0 lpm |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
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Weight | 13314 to 13846 pounds |
12-inch tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 55 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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D3B Special Application Track-type Tractor published in 1986, by Caterpillar |
Engine
Engine Detail — 318 ci / 5.2 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Caterpillar 3204 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 318 ci
5.2 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.50x5.00 inches
114 x 127 mm |
Power (net) | 101 hp
75.3 kW |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Rated RPM | 2400 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 12.8 qts
12.1 L |
Coolant capacity | 27.2 qts
25.7 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 5 forward and 4 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 4 reverse |
Oil capacity | 16 qts
15.1 L |
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Dimensions
Caterpillar D3B SA Tracks | |
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Width | 12 inches
30 cm |
Length on ground | 72 inches
182 cm |
Area on ground | 1724 in²
1.1 m² |
Width | 20 inches
50 cm |
Length on ground | 72 inches
182 cm |
Area on ground | 2873 in²
1.9 m² |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 146 inches
370 cm |
Shipping weight | 13314 lbs
6039 kg |
Operating weight | 13846 lbs
6280 kg |
Gauge | 60 inches
152 cm |
Caterpillar D3B SA Height | |
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Hood | 62 inches
157 cm |
ROPS | 107 inches
271 cm |
Exhaust | 107 inches
271 cm |
Photos
Caterpillar D3B SA Special Application tractor photo
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Caterpillar D3B SA Special Application based on its 101 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm) | Heavy Duty | Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼 | Heavy Duty | Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 10 to 14 ft Tandem / Offset3.0 - 4.2 m 重型交错耙 | Heavy Duty | Aggressive residue cutting in corn/cotton stubble. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | 5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机 | Heavy Duty | High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Caterpillar D3B SA Special Application.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 10.3 hrs
Approximately 10.3 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (54 gal / 204.4 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~5.3 gal/hr (19.9 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Caterpillar D3B SA Special Application Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Caterpillar D3B SA Special Application.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)101 hp
Kilowatts (kW)75.3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)102.4 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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