Caterpillar D8L SA Special Application
The Caterpillar D8L SA Special Application is a tractor produced by Caterpillar. It is equipped with a 1099 ci 18.0 L engine. The rated power output is 400 hp 298.3 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 77692 to 80820 pounds.
Engine Power
400 hp
298.3 kW
Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
189 gal
715.4 L
Transmission
3 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
80820 lbs
36659 kg
Caterpillar D8L SA Special Application Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
 | 1984 - 1987
Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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1984 - 1987 | |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Original price was $272,180 in 1985 | |
Variants | |
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D8L | bulldozer |
Caterpillar D8L SA Engine | |
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Caterpillar 18.0L 8-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Caterpillar D8L SA Transmission | |
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3-speed power shift | |
Transmission details ...  |
Caterpillar D8L SA Power | |
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Engine | 400 hp
298.3 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 335 hp
249.8 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | crawler |
Final drives | double-reduction planetary |
ROPS. Cab available with air-conditioning. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 189 gal
715.4 L |
Hydraulic system | 23.5 gal
88.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | load sensing |
Capacity | 23.5 gal
88.9 L |
Pressure | 2500 psi
172.4 bar |
Valves | 4 |
Pump flow | 30 gpm
113.6 lpm |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
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Weight | 77692 to 80820 pounds |
36-inch tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 35 |
50 OptOptional | |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 172 |
References | |
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Special Application Tractors published in 1982, by Caterpillar | |
Implement Matching for Cat Tillage Tractors published in 1983, by Caterpillar |
Engine
Engine Detail — 1099 ci / 18.0 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Caterpillar 3408 |
Configuration | turbocharged aftercooled diesel, 8-cylinder 32-valve, liquid-cooled V-8 |
Displacement | 1099 ci
18.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 5.40x6.00 inches
137 x 152 mm |
Power | 400 hp
298.3 kW |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Air cleaner | dry |
Rated RPM | 1900 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 24 |
Oil capacity | 48 qts
45.4 L |
Coolant capacity | 98 qts
92.7 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 3 forward and reverse power shift
Type | power shift |
Gears | 3 forward and reverse |
Clutch | wet disc |
Oil capacity | 176 qts
166.6 L |
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Dimensions
Caterpillar D8L SA Tracks | |
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Width | 36 inches
91 cm |
Length on ground | 126.5 inches
321 cm |
Area on ground | 9108 in²
5.9 m² |
Width | 26 inches
66 cm |
Width | 28 inches
71 cm |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 215 inches
546 cm |
Width | 136 inches
345 cm |
Shipping weight | 77692 lbs
35241 kg |
Operating weight | 80820 lbs
36659 kg |
Ground clearance | 18 inches
45 cm |
Gauge | 100 inches
254 cm |
Caterpillar D8L SA Height | |
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Steering wheel | 114 inches
289 cm |
Cab | 142 inches
360 cm |
Exhaust | 149 inches
378 cm |
Photos
Caterpillar D8L SA Special Application tractor photo
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