At a glance
Key specifications
Precision visual reference
Dimensions and working range
Published measurements for the stated configuration. Illustration not to scale.
Overall Size
Working Range
Measurements awaiting confirmation. See the exceptions below.
Reference details
Overall measurement views reviewed 2026-09-06. Illustrative artwork, not a scale drawing.
Documented generation; confirm the individual machine serial/PIN and installed configuration · United States / North American reference
Canonical reference: heavyeq.ca/specs/dozers/caterpillar/d5/ · Printed from HeavyEQ.ca. Confirm the actual machine and current manufacturer documentation before transport or operation.
Dimension verification
First-party confirmation exception list
Overall length
No exact-generation value meeting the Version 32 source hierarchy is currently retained in the canonical record.
Published blade, undercarriage, shoe and rear-equipment reference configuration. · checked 2026-09-05Overall width
No exact-generation value meeting the Version 32 source hierarchy is currently retained in the canonical record.
Published blade, undercarriage, shoe and rear-equipment reference configuration. · checked 2026-09-05Overall height
No exact-generation value meeting the Version 32 source hierarchy is currently retained in the canonical record.
Published blade, undercarriage, shoe and rear-equipment reference configuration. · checked 2026-09-05Blade width
No exact-generation value meeting the Version 32 source hierarchy is currently retained in the canonical record.
Published blade, undercarriage, shoe and rear-equipment reference configuration. · checked 2026-09-05Length with blade
No exact-generation value meeting the Version 32 source hierarchy is currently retained in the canonical record.
Published blade, undercarriage, shoe and rear-equipment reference configuration. · checked 2026-09-05Track gauge
No exact-generation value meeting the Version 32 source hierarchy is currently retained in the canonical record.
Published blade, undercarriage, shoe and rear-equipment reference configuration. · checked 2026-09-05Shoe width
No exact-generation value meeting the Version 32 source hierarchy is currently retained in the canonical record.
Published blade, undercarriage, shoe and rear-equipment reference configuration. · checked 2026-09-05Ground clearance
No exact-generation value meeting the Version 32 source hierarchy is currently retained in the canonical record.
Published blade, undercarriage, shoe and rear-equipment reference configuration. · checked 2026-09-05Year, generation & configuration
Model generation and configuration
- Generation / series
- Current D5 product page
- 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 D5
- Generation / record
- Current D5 product page
- Product status
- Current model — status checked August 2026
- Regional scope
- United States / North American reference
- Verified predecessor: Caterpillar D6N
Caterpillar's current D5 product page explicitly states that the Cat D5 succeeds the D6N.
manufacturer explicit · United States / North American reference · Caterpillar, D5 Dozer · accessed September 5, 2026
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.| Specification | Imperial | Metric | Standard / configuration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net engine power | 170 hp | 127 kW | Manufacturer-published net ratingManufacturer verified | Caterpillar |
| Operating-weight range | 37,875–42,263 lb | 17,180–19,170 kg | Published VPAT to LGP VPAT configurationsManufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Blade capacity | 4.6–5.5 yd³ | 3.5–4.0 m³ | VPAT to LGP VPATManufacturer verified | Caterpillar |
| Ground pressure | 4.7–6.9 psi | 32.6–47.6 kPa | LGP VPAT to standard VPATManufacturer verified | Caterpillar |
What the specifications mean
Blade, shoe and undercarriage selections change weight and pressure together. Do not pair the narrowest footprint with the lowest pressure from another configuration.
A mid-size crawler-dozer reference spanning VPAT and LGP choices for grading and earthmoving.
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The reference uses standard gauge, stated shoes and a straight blade. Angling the blade changes width and length, so choose the required posture before measuring.
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The i configuration needs a technology inspection as well as a mechanical one. Confirm sensors, software, calibration and any external correction service needed for the proposed work.
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Configurations & specification differences
These observations are scoped to the cited generation and region. They are not a list of valid option combinations.
| Record | Verified observation | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| VPAT | 24 in shoes · 17,180 kg (37,875 lb) operating weight · 3.5 m³ (4.6 yd³) blade. | Current D5 product pageUnited States / North American reference |
| LGP VPAT | 33 in shoes · 19,170 kg (42,263 lb) operating weight · 4.0 m³ (5.5 yd³) blade. | Current D5 product pageUnited States / North American reference |
| Fine Grading VPAT | 24 in shoes · 17,780 kg (39,198 lb) operating weight · 3.5 m³ (4.6 yd³) blade. | Current D5 product pageUnited States / North American reference |
| Push Arm | 24 in shoes · 17,340 kg (38,228 lb) operating weight · 4.3 m³ (5.6 yd³) semi-universal blade. | Current D5 product pageUnited States / North American reference |
A brochure configuration is not an individual marketplace machine. Serial/PIN and build information are required for exact verification.
Used D5 inspection priorities
- Measure undercarriage wear and inspect VPAT joints, cutting edges and any fitted grade-control hardware and calibration.
- Record the exact serial/PIN, installed options and inspection limitations. These are purchase inspection priorities, not claims of a model-specific failure pattern.
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
- Model finish requirements, push distance, soil and undercarriage wear with the actual blade package, rather than selecting a weight-range endpoint.
- Use the ownership calculator with quoted repairs, actual scheduled hours, utilization and transport costs; leave unknown assumptions visible.
Compatibility graph
Attachment considerations
Relationships below identify relevant classes only unless a stronger evidence state is shown. They never assert exact used-attachment fitment.
Ripper
Verify rear hydraulics, straight or curved shank configuration, installed guarding.
Evidence: Caterpillar first-party model recordOpen attachment researchWinch
Verify winch-ready rear hydraulics, mounting and controls, installed rear-equipment weight.
Evidence: Caterpillar first-party model recordOpen attachment researchBefore 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.
Reference specifications can differ from the actual configured machine. Confirm dimensions and weight before booking transportation.
Use the equipment transport dimensions worksheet to record this D5's actual travel configuration, measured length, width and height, weight evidence and any detached components. Send the completed record to the carrier with the loading details.
Confirm or replace before a transport request
- actual weight
- actual travel length, width and height
- attachments and removable work tools
- bucket, blade 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.D5 Dozer
United States · exact model technical page · accessed September 5, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified
