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 listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 400 hp / 298.3 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 77692 to 80820 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 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
Overview
 | 1984 - 1987
Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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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
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Caterpillar D8L SA Special Application based on its 400 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁 | Commercial / Field Scale | High horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
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 | 24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Broad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
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 D8L SA Special Application.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 9.1 hrs
Approximately 9.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (189 gal / 715.4 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~20.8 gal/hr (78.7 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 D8L SA Special Application Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Caterpillar D8L SA Special Application.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)400 hp
Kilowatts (kW)298.3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)405.5 PS
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