Caterpillar D3 Dozer Specs & Buying Research

At a glance

Key specifications

Operating Weight20,639.68 lb9,362 kgCaterpillar D3 — Weights. For machine with ripper, add 554 kg (1,222 lb). Specifications shown are for machine equipped with dozer blade, EROPS cab, back-up alarm, operator, coolant, lubricants and full fuel tank. Standard undercarriage/SU or standard blade where specified; LGP and Carrydozer variants excluded.Manufacturer verified

BLADE: Blade Width - Standard9 ft 1.5 in2,782 mmCaterpillar D3 — Dimensions. Abrasion Undercarriage Standard undercarriage/SU or standard blade where specified; LGP and Carrydozer variants excluded.Manufacturer verified

Net Power - 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249/EEC 80/1269104 hp77.6 kWISO 9249:2007 · Caterpillar D3 — Engine. Net power is tested per ISO 9249:2007 and SAE J1349:2011 and as advertised is the power available at the ﬂywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system and alternator. All non-road U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) and Korea Tier 4 Final diesel engines are required to use only Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuels containing 15 ppm EPA/10 ppm EU (mg/kg) sulfur or less. Standard undercarriage/SU or standard blade where specified; LGP and Carrydozer variants excluded.Manufacturer verified

Ground Clearance - Standard1 ft 1.1 in332 mmCaterpillar D3 — Dimensions. Abrasion Undercarriage Standard undercarriage/SU or standard blade where specified; LGP and Carrydozer variants excluded.Manufacturer verified

Overall dimensions

Overall Length - With Blade - Standard14 ft 2.7 in4,337 mmCaterpillar D3 — Dimensions. Abrasion Undercarriage Standard undercarriage/SU or standard blade where specified; LGP and Carrydozer variants excluded.Manufacturer verified

Dozer Height - Standard9 ft 1 in2,769 mmCaterpillar D3 — Dimensions. With Ripper Attachment (add to Length of Basic Dozer) - 1177 mm (46.3 in) Standard undercarriage/SU or standard blade where specified; LGP and Carrydozer variants excluded.Manufacturer verified

Precision visual reference

Dimensions and working range

Published measurements for the stated configuration. Illustration not to scale.

Reviewed visual

Caterpillar D3 Dozer, illustrative side and front reference views; not a scale drawing. — Machine reference views

Overall Size

AOverall Length - With Blade - Standard14 ft 2.7 in4,337 mmCaterpillar D3 — Dimensions. Abrasion Undercarriage Standard undercarriage/SU or standard blade where specified; LGP and Carrydozer variants excluded.Manufacturer verified

BBLADE: Blade Width - Standard9 ft 1.5 in2,782 mmCaterpillar D3 — Dimensions. Abrasion Undercarriage Standard undercarriage/SU or standard blade where specified; LGP and Carrydozer variants excluded.Manufacturer verified

CDozer Height - Standard9 ft 1 in2,769 mmCaterpillar D3 — Dimensions. With Ripper Attachment (add to Length of Basic Dozer) - 1177 mm (46.3 in) Standard undercarriage/SU or standard blade where specified; LGP and Carrydozer variants excluded.Manufacturer verified

Working Range

Track Gauge - Standard5 ft 3 in1,600 mmCaterpillar D3 — Dimensions. Abrasion Undercarriage Standard undercarriage/SU or standard blade where specified; LGP and Carrydozer variants excluded.Manufacturer verified

Shoe Width - Standard1 ft 8.1 in510 mmCaterpillar D3 — Undercarriage. Published reference configuration; fitted options can vary. Standard undercarriage/SU or standard blade where specified; LGP and Carrydozer variants excluded.Manufacturer verified

Reference details

Overall measurement views reviewed 2026-09-06. Illustrative artwork, not a scale drawing.

Documented model generation; confirm serial/PIN and installed configuration · United States / North American reference

Canonical reference: heavyeq.ca/specs/dozers/caterpillar/d3/ · Printed from HeavyEQ.ca. Confirm the actual machine and current manufacturer documentation before transport or operation.

Year, generation & configuration

Model generation and configuration

Generation / series: Current D3 manufacturer record
Applicable region: United States / North American reference
Year handling: Confirm the serial/PIN and production year when matching an individual machine to this reference.

Model identity

Model family, generation & status

Model family: Caterpillar D3
Generation / record: Current D3 manufacturer record
Product status: Current manufacturer model — status checked September 2026
Regional scope: United States / North American reference

No verified lineage relationship published. HeavyEQ reviewed first-party sources and did not force a predecessor or successor from model numbering.

United States / North American reference

Verified specifications

Values retain their cited source, verification status and original publication basis. Imperial is presented first while manufacturer-published dual units and configuration context remain attached to every value.

Qualified specifications with value-level verification status
Specification	Imperial	Metric	Standard / configuration	Source
Net Power - 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249/EEC 80/1269	104 hp	77.6 kW	ISO 9249:2007 · Caterpillar D3 — Engine. Net power is tested per ISO 9249:2007 and SAE J1349:2011 and as advertised is the power available at the ﬂywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system and alternator. All non-road U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) and Korea Tier 4 Final diesel engines are required to use only Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuels containing 15 ppm EPA/10 ppm EU (mg/kg) sulfur or less. Standard undercarriage/SU or standard blade where specified; LGP and Carrydozer variants excluded.Manufacturer verified	Caterpillar
Operating Weight	20,639.68 lb	9,362 kg	Caterpillar D3 — Weights. For machine with ripper, add 554 kg (1,222 lb). Specifications shown are for machine equipped with dozer blade, EROPS cab, back-up alarm, operator, coolant, lubricants and full fuel tank. Standard undercarriage/SU or standard blade where specified; LGP and Carrydozer variants excluded.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine.	Caterpillar
Overall Length - With Blade - Standard	14 ft 2.7 in	4,337 mm	Caterpillar D3 — Dimensions. Abrasion Undercarriage Standard undercarriage/SU or standard blade where specified; LGP and Carrydozer variants excluded.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine.	Caterpillar
BLADE: Blade Width - Standard	9 ft 1.5 in	2,782 mm	Caterpillar D3 — Dimensions. Abrasion Undercarriage Standard undercarriage/SU or standard blade where specified; LGP and Carrydozer variants excluded.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine.	Caterpillar
Dozer Height - Standard	9 ft 1 in	2,769 mm	Caterpillar D3 — Dimensions. With Ripper Attachment (add to Length of Basic Dozer) - 1177 mm (46.3 in) Standard undercarriage/SU or standard blade where specified; LGP and Carrydozer variants excluded.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine.	Caterpillar
Ground Clearance - Standard	1 ft 1.1 in	332 mm	Caterpillar D3 — Dimensions. Abrasion Undercarriage Standard undercarriage/SU or standard blade where specified; LGP and Carrydozer variants excluded.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine.	Caterpillar
BLADE: Blade Width - Standard	9 ft 1.5 in	2,782 mm	Caterpillar D3 — Dimensions. Abrasion Undercarriage Standard undercarriage/SU or standard blade where specified; LGP and Carrydozer variants excluded.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine.	Caterpillar
Overall Length - With Blade - Standard	14 ft 2.7 in	4,337 mm	Caterpillar D3 — Dimensions. Abrasion Undercarriage Standard undercarriage/SU or standard blade where specified; LGP and Carrydozer variants excluded.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine.	Caterpillar
Track Gauge - Standard	5 ft 3 in	1,600 mm	Caterpillar D3 — Dimensions. Abrasion Undercarriage Standard undercarriage/SU or standard blade where specified; LGP and Carrydozer variants excluded.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine.	Caterpillar
Shoe Width - Standard	1 ft 8.1 in	510 mm	Caterpillar D3 — Undercarriage. Published reference configuration; fitted options can vary. Standard undercarriage/SU or standard blade where specified; LGP and Carrydozer variants excluded.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine.	Caterpillar

What the specifications mean

The published D3 values remain attached to their stated configuration and rating basis.

Caterpillar D3 — Dimensions. Abrasion Undercarriage Standard undercarriage/SU or standard blade where specified; LGP and Carrydozer variants excluded.

An individual machine must be verified by serial/PIN, installed equipment and actual measurements.

Configuration intelligence

Configurations & specification differences

These observations are scoped to the cited generation and region. They are not a list of valid option combinations.

Material configurations in this research record
Record	Verified observation	Scope
Undercarriage & track shoes	Caterpillar D3 — Dimensions. Abrasion Undercarriage Standard undercarriage/SU or standard blade where specified; LGP and Carrydozer variants excluded.	Current D3 manufacturer recordUnited States / North American reference
Blade & rear equipment	Caterpillar D3 — Dimensions. With Ripper Attachment (add to Length of Basic Dozer) - 1177 mm (46.3 in) Standard undercarriage/SU or standard blade where specified; LGP and Carrydozer variants excluded.	Current D3 manufacturer recordUnited States / North American reference

A brochure configuration is not an individual marketplace machine. Serial/PIN and build information are required for exact verification.

Used D3 inspection priorities

Obtain measured undercarriage percentages and matched-component history.
Inspect blade linkage, push arms or C-frame, equalizer bar and pivot points.
Test steering, transmission and installed grade-control hardware under load.
Match the D3 model plate, fitted attachment and undercarriage to the cited reference configuration.

Configuration-aware inspection: these checks are triggered by machine category, installed configuration and technology package. Brochure-listed technology must be physically present, active, licensed and calibrated on the used machine.

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 life depends on material, slope, travel and turning practices.
Blade edges, rear equipment, final drives and cooling need separate reserves.
Technology value depends on installed, licensed and calibrated hardware.

Compatibility graph

Attachment considerations

Relationships below identify relevant classes only unless a stronger evidence state is shown. They never assert exact used-attachment fitment.

Implements are treated as configurations for this machine class. Blade, ripper, winch and rear-equipment details must be verified on the actual dozer.

Before confirming fitment

generation and machine configuration
mounting interface, coupler or pin geometry
hydraulic flow, pressure, return and case drain
attachment weight and machine capacity limits
electrical controls or required machine options

Model-reference transport profile

Transport reference

Reference measurements retain their configuration and verification status. Confirm the actual transport setup before booking.

Manufacturer verifiedOperating Weight20,639.68 lb9,362 kgCaterpillar D3 — Weights. For machine with ripper, add 554 kg (1,222 lb). Specifications shown are for machine equipped with dozer blade, EROPS cab, back-up alarm, operator, coolant, lubricants and full fuel tank. Standard undercarriage/SU or standard blade where specified; LGP and Carrydozer variants excluded.

Manufacturer verifiedOverall Length - With Blade - Standard14 ft 2.7 in4,337 mmCaterpillar D3 — Dimensions. Abrasion Undercarriage Standard undercarriage/SU or standard blade where specified; LGP and Carrydozer variants excluded.

Manufacturer verifiedBLADE: Blade Width - Standard9 ft 1.5 in2,782 mmCaterpillar D3 — Dimensions. Abrasion Undercarriage Standard undercarriage/SU or standard blade where specified; LGP and Carrydozer variants excluded.

Manufacturer verifiedDozer Height - Standard9 ft 1 in2,769 mmCaterpillar D3 — Dimensions. With Ripper Attachment (add to Length of Basic Dozer) - 1177 mm (46.3 in) Standard undercarriage/SU or standard blade where specified; LGP and Carrydozer variants excluded.

Reference specifications can differ from the actual configured machine. Confirm dimensions and weight before booking transportation.

Confirm or replace before a transport request

actual weight
actual travel length, width and height
attachments and removable work tools
bucket, blade, carriage or boom position
loading condition

Source provenance

First-party sources and verification notes

Only manufacturer-authored records are linked publicly. Provisional measurements remain marked until a matching first-party record is confirmed.

Caterpillar

D3 Small Dozer | Cat | Caterpillar

United States / North American reference · exact model technical page · accessed September 6, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified

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