At a glance
Key specifications
Overall dimensions
Measurement basis: Straight blade on ground, articulation straight. Width is over straight-blade end bits; height includes beacon. Tires and guards remain manufacturer reference equipment.
Precision visual reference
Dimensions and working range
Published measurements for the stated configuration. Illustration not to scale.
Overall Size
Measurement basis: Straight blade on ground, articulation straight. Width is over straight-blade end bits; height includes beacon. Tires and guards remain manufacturer reference equipment.
Working Range
Measurement basis: Straight blade on ground, articulation straight. Width is over straight-blade end bits; height includes beacon. Tires and guards remain manufacturer reference equipment.
Reference details
Overall measurement views reviewed 2026-09-07. Illustrative artwork, not a scale drawing.
Documented model generation; pictured options may differ from the measured configuration · North American manufacturer reference
Canonical reference: heavyeq.ca/specs/wheel-dozers/caterpillar/824/ · 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
- 824 product 123800; Tier 4 Final/Stage V straight blade
- Applicable region
- North American manufacturer 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 824
- Generation / record
- 824 product 123800; Tier 4 Final/Stage V straight blade
- Product status
- Listed on manufacturer product page — status checked September 2026
- Regional scope
- North American manufacturer reference
No verified lineage relationship published. HeavyEQ reviewed first-party sources and did not force a predecessor or successor from model numbering.
North American manufacturer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Weight – Straight Blade (Tier 4 Final/Stage V) | 74,966 lb | 34,004 kg | Straight blade on ground, articulation straight. Width is over straight-blade end bits; height includes beacon. Tires and guards remain manufacturer reference equipment.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 | 405 hp | 302 kW | Straight blade on ground, articulation straight. Width is over straight-blade end bits; height includes beacon. Tires and guards remain manufacturer reference equipment.Manufacturer verified | Caterpillar |
| Length - With Blade on Ground - Straight Blade | 27 ft 7.2 in | 8,422 mm | Straight blade on ground, articulation straight. Width is over straight-blade end bits; height includes beacon. Tires and guards remain manufacturer reference equipment.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Width Over End Bits | 14 ft 9.4 in | 4,507 mm | Straight blade on ground, articulation straight. Width is over straight-blade end bits; height includes beacon. Tires and guards remain manufacturer reference equipment.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Height to Top of Beacon | 14 ft 6 in | 4,422 mm | Straight blade on ground, articulation straight. Width is over straight-blade end bits; height includes beacon. Tires and guards remain manufacturer reference equipment.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Width Over End Bits | 14 ft 9.4 in | 4,507 mm | Straight blade on ground, articulation straight. Width is over straight-blade end bits; height includes beacon. Tires and guards remain manufacturer reference equipment.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Capacity | 6.6 yd³ | 5 m³ | Straight blade on ground, articulation straight. Width is over straight-blade end bits; height includes beacon. Tires and guards remain manufacturer reference equipment.Manufacturer verified | Caterpillar |
| Wheel Base | 12 ft 1.2 in | 3,700 mm | Straight blade on ground, articulation straight. Width is over straight-blade end bits; height includes beacon. Tires and guards remain manufacturer reference equipment.Manufacturer verified | Caterpillar |
| Ground Clearance to Trunnion | 1 ft 5.4 in | 441.4 mm | Straight blade on ground, articulation straight. Width is over straight-blade end bits; height includes beacon. Tires and guards remain manufacturer reference equipment.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Dig Depth | 1 ft 5.6 in | 448 mm | Straight blade on ground, articulation straight. Width is over straight-blade end bits; height includes beacon. Tires and guards remain manufacturer reference equipment.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
What the specifications mean
The straight-blade configuration defines width over the blade end bits and height including the beacon. Other blade arrangements need their own dimensions.
Assess the machine around push distance, material, maneuvering space and ground conditions. This purpose-built wheel dozer should not be compared with a loader merely because both carry a front blade.
Configuration intelligence
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Reference configuration | Straight blade on ground, articulation straight. Width is over straight-blade end bits; height includes beacon. Tires and guards remain manufacturer reference equipment. | 824 product 123800; Tier 4 Final/Stage V straight bladeNorth American manufacturer reference |
A brochure configuration is not an individual marketplace machine. Serial/PIN and build information are required for exact verification.
Used 824 inspection priorities
- Inspect blade structure, cutting edges, push components and pivot wear.
- Check articulation, steering, tires and drivetrain records, including signs of uneven loading or impact damage.
- Review cooling-system condition and demonstrate blade response and travel on a suitable site.
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
- Allow separately for tires, blade wear parts and articulation repairs.
- Compare the complete push cycle and mobilization needs with the project; blade volume is not a guarantee of material moved per hour.
Configuration
Equipment and configuration
Match the installed equipment to the serial-specific build record and the measurement basis shown above.
Configuration details to confirm
- Blade arrangement
- Stockpile or mine application
- Tires
- Counterweight
A model specification does not establish compatibility with a particular attachment or option.
Model-reference transport profile
Transport reference
Reference measurements retain their configuration and verification status. Confirm the actual transport setup before booking.
Measurement basis: Straight blade on ground, articulation straight. Width is over straight-blade end bits; height includes beacon. Tires and guards remain manufacturer reference equipment.
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.824 manufacturer specifications
North American manufacturer reference · exact model technical page · accessed September 6, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified