United States / North American reference
Verified specifications
Values are manufacturer-published or faithfully converted from the cited manufacturer record. Manufacturer-published dual units are retained where available, and the basis column travels with every value.| Specification | Metric | Imperial | Standard / configuration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net engine power | 127 kW | 170 hp | Manufacturer-published net rating |
| Operating-weight range | 17,180–19,170 kg | 37,875–42,263 lb | Published VPAT to LGP VPAT configurations |
| Blade capacity | 3.5–4.0 m³ | 4.6–5.5 yd³ | VPAT to LGP VPAT |
| Ground pressure | 32.6–47.6 kPa | 4.7–6.9 psi | LGP VPAT to standard VPAT |
What the specifications mean
LGP lowers ground pressure while increasing width and operating mass.
Blade capacity is tied to the blade configuration, not the D5 badge alone.
Transport and site fit can decide between configurations before horsepower does.
Configurations and options to verify
- Standard VPAT: 24 in shoes, 37,875 lb and 4.6 yd³ blade.
- LGP VPAT: 33 in shoes, 42,263 lb and 5.5 yd³ blade.
- Fine-grading VPAT is separately published at 39,198 lb.
Used D5 inspection priorities
- Obtain measured undercarriage percentages and note whether components were replaced as a matched system.
- Inspect blade linkage, C-frame or push arms, equalizer bar, pivot points and structural repairs.
- Test steering and hydrostatic response in both directions under load.
- Verify grade-control sensors, displays, wiring, correction services and transferable licenses separately.
Hours, condition and ownership cost
Hours are context, not a condition grade. Duty cycle, idle time, maintenance evidence, wear-system measurements, structural repairs and installed technology should be evaluated together.
Cost drivers to model
- Undercarriage cost is duty-cycle dependent; rock, slope, travel and turning practices matter.
- Blade edges, ripper components, final drives, cooling and emissions systems need separate reserves.
- Compare production and finish requirements before assigning fuel and utilization assumptions.
Attachments and compatibility
- Blade and ripper details are configuration—not generic model attributes.
- Confirm hydraulic, mounting and control requirements for winches, rakes or specialty guarding.
Transport planning
- Use the exact blade position, shoe width and installed rear equipment when measuring the load.
- Wide LGP configurations may change routing and permit planning even when horsepower is unchanged.
Manufacturer provenance
Sources and verification notes
Each exact value above points to one of these first-party records.Caterpillar
Open manufacturer source D5 Dozer
United States · exact model technical page · verified August 2026 · confidence: manufacturer-verified