Bulldozer Dimensions

The following specifications are for the Caterpillar D4G XL. While the exact figures may vary with other types, most of its features can be found on other bulldozers.

Caterpillar D4G XL Bulldozer Dimensions: General Specs

The operating weight of the XL is 7800 kg (17196 lb) while for the LGP it is 8143 kg (17952 lb). Its height is 2718 mm (8.92 ft) and the top speed forward is 9 kph (5.6 mph). In reverse it can travel 9.6 kph (6 mph).

The engine’s gross power is 5 kW (87 hp); net 60 kW (80 hp). The displacement is 4996 cm3 (305 in3). The service refill capacity is 187 L / 48.6 gallon (fuel tank).

The ripper specifications are: 3 shanks; maximum dig depth: (337.5 mm (13.3 in); maximum reach: 627 mm / 25 in (ground line) and ground clearance, 412.2 mm (16.2 in). The width is 1710 mm (67.3 in) and the 165 mm (6.5 in); the weight is 563 kg (1241 lb).

Caterpillar D4G XL Bulldozer Dimensions: Blade

The blade width is 2671 mm / 105.2 in (XL), 2921 mm / 115 in (intermediate), 3146 mm / 123.9 in (LGP). The height is 1028 mm / 40.5 in (XL), 922 mm / 36.3 in (intermediate) and 922 mm / 36.3 in (LPG).

The capacity is 1.92 m3 / 2.51 yd3 (XL), 1.69 m3 / 2.21 yd3 (intermediate) and 1.84 m3 / 2.41 yd3 (LGP). The digging depth specs: 568 mm / 22.4 in (XL), 521 mm / 20.5 in (intermediate) and 521 mm / 20.5 in (LGP).

Caterpillar D4G XL Bulldozer Dimensions: Winch

The weight is 610 kg (1345 lb) and the drive is hydrostatic. The control pilot is hydraulic and the width is 741 mm (29.2 in). The length is 705 mm (27.76 in) and the drum diameter is 254 mm (10 in), while the drum width is 274 mm (10.8 in).

The throat clearance is 171.5 mm (6.75 in) and the rope diameter recommended is 16 mm (.63 in). The recommended cable is 113 m (371 ft). The top line pull is 18144 kg (40000 lb) with bare drum. The maximum line pull is 11340 kg (25000 lb) (full drum). The line speed is 43 m/min / 140 ft/min (bare drum), 67 m/min / 220 ft/min (full drum).

Caterpillar D4G XL Bulldozer Dimensions: Undercarriage

The rollers are 7 for each side while the shoes for each side are 41. The shoe width is XL 460 mm (18 in) and LGP 635 mm (25 in). The track length on the ground is 2211 mm / 87 in (XL) and 2211 mm / 87 in (LGP).

The track gauge is 1499 mm / 59 in (XL), 1676 mm / 66 in (LGP). The ground contact area for XL is 20341 cm2 (3153 in2) and 28080 cm2 (4352 in2) for LGP. The ground pressure is XL 37.7 kPa (5.47 psi), LGP 28.3 kPa (4.11 psi).

The bulldozer dimensions specified here is meant to give you an idea of what a bulldozer size is like. Depending on the job, larger or smaller specs may be used.