D3

Small Dozers D3

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Key Specs

Engine Model
Cat® C3.6
Cat® C3.6
Power - Net
104 hp
77.6 kW
Operating Weight
20639.68 lb
9362 kg

Overview

Work Looks Better from Here

The Cat® D3 delivers superior performance and the broadest choice of technology features to help you get the most from your dozer. Nimble and responsive, it has power for dozing and finesse for grading. Fully hydrostatic transmission gives you seamless acceleration, so you can get the job done quickly. The load sensing system automatically optimizes ground speed based on load, for the greatest productivity and fuel efficiency.

Benefits

Easy to Operate

GRADE with 3D and Slope Assist™ help achieve the best quality grading results, while new technologies make machine operation easier and more efficient.

Up to 10% Lower Total Ownership Cost

with improved fuel economy, long undercarriage life and easy maintenance.

Up to 15% More Performance

with customizable operator settings, improvements in grade control features and optimum machine balance for smooth, fast finish grading.

Product Specifications for D3

Engine Model Cat® C3.6 Cat® C3.6
Power - Net 104 hp 77.6 kW
Displacement 220 in³ 3.6 l
Net Power - 2,200 rpm - SAE J1349 104 hp 77.6 kW
Net Power - 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249/EEC 80/1269 104 hp 77.6 kW
Note (1) 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. 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.
Note (2) 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. 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.
Power Train Hydrostatic Hydrostatic
Operating Weight 20639.68 lb 9362 kg
Operating Weight 20640 lb 9362 kg
Operating Weight - LGP 21369 lb 9693 kg
Operating Weight - LGP, 762 mm/30 in 21810 lb 9893 kg
Note (2) For machine with ripper, add 554 kg (1,222 lb). For machine with ripper, add 554 kg (1,222 lb).
Note (1) Specifications shown are for machine equipped with dozer blade, EROPS cab, back-up alarm, operator, coolant, lubricants and full fuel tank. Specifications shown are for machine equipped with dozer blade, EROPS cab, back-up alarm, operator, coolant, lubricants and full fuel tank.
ROPS ISO 3471:2008 ISO 3471:2008
FOPS ISO 3449:2005 Level II ISO 3449:2005 Level II
Drive Pumps 1 1
Maximum Travel Speed - Forward 5.6 mile/h 9 km/h
Maximum Travel Speed - Reverse 6.2 mile/h 10 km/h
Track Motors 2 2
Relief Valve Settings 7033 psi 48500 kPa
Shoe Width - Standard 20 in 510 mm
Ground Pressure - LGP 4.5 psi 31.2 kPa
Track Gauge - LGP 69 in 1750 mm
Length - Track on Ground - LGP 91 in 2310 mm
Number of Shoes - Each Side - Sealed and Lubricated Track (SALT) Undercarriage 40 40
Ground Pressure - LGP, 762 mm (30 in) 3.9 psi 27.2 kPa
Length - Track on Ground - LGP, 762 mm (30 in) 91 in 2310 mm
Shoe Width - LGP 26 in 660 mm
Shoe Width - LGP, 762 mm (30 in) 30 in 762 mm
Track Gauge 63 in 1600 mm
Number of Rollers - Each Side 7 7
Track Gauge - LGP, 762 mm (30 in) 73 in 1860 mm
Ground Pressure 5.7 psi 38.9 kPa
Length of Track on Ground 91 in 2310 mm
Number of Shoes - Each Side - Abrasion Undercarriage 36 36
Cooling System 5 gal (US) 19 l
Final Drive - Each - LGP 2.6 gal (US) 10 l
Crankcase - With Filter 2.8 gal (US) 10.5 l
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank 4.9 gal (US) 19 l
Transmission - Hydraulic Tank 23.8 gal (US) 90 l
Fuel Tank 51.5 gal (US) 195 l
Final Drives - Each Side 2.6 gal (US) 10 l
Pump Output 17.2 gal/min 65 l/min
Relief Valve Settings 2988 psi 20600 kPa
Type Parallelogram Parallelogram
Number of Shanks 3 3
Height 6.5 in 165 mm
Weight 1222 lb 554 kg
Maximum Digging Depth 13.3 in 337.5 mm
Maximum Reach - Ground Line 30.2 in 766 mm
Overall Width 67.3 in 1710 mm
Maximum Ground Clearance Under Tip 17.6 in 448 mm
Air Conditioning The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.8 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.574 metric tonnes. The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.8 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.574 metric tonnes.
BLADE: Blade Width - LGP 126.7 in 3220 mm
Track Gauge - LGP, 762 mm (30 in) 73 in 1860 mm
BLADE: Digging Depth - LGP 23.2 in 590 mm
Track Gauge - LGP 67.9 in 1750 mm
BLADE: Blade Capacity (SAE) - LGP 3.06 yd³ 2.34 m³
BLADE: Blade Width at Maximum Angle - LGP 115.8 in 2940 mm
BLADE: Blade Cutting Edge Angle, Adjustable - LGP 52° to 58° 52° to 58°
Ground Clearance - LGP, 762 mm (30 in) 13 in 332 mm
BLADE: Blade Height - LGP 39.8 in 1010 mm
BLADE: Blade Lift Height - LGP 30.2 in 767 mm
Ground Clearance - LGP 13 in 332 mm
Overall Length - With Blade - LGP, 762 mm (30 in) 169.6 in 4309 mm
Overall Length - With Blade - LGP 169.6 in 4309 mm
BLADE: Maximum Tilt - LGP 17.7 in 448 mm
BLADE: Maximum Angle (either side) - LGP 25° 25°
Note With Ripper Attachment (add to Length of Basic Dozer) - 1177 mm (46.3 in) With Ripper Attachment (add to Length of Basic Dozer) - 1177 mm (46.3 in)
Length of Basic Dozer (without blade) - Standard 128.7 in 3270 mm
Dozer Height - Standard 109 in 2769 mm
Width of Dozer (standard shoes, no blade) - LGP 94.9 in 2410 mm
Width of Dozer (standard shoes, no blade) - LGP, 762 mm (30 in) 103.5 in 2630 mm
Length of Basic Dozer (without blade) - LGP 128.7 in 3270 mm
Dozer Height - LGP, 762 mm (30 in) 109 in 2769 mm
Width of Dozer (standard shoes, no blade) - Standard 83 in 2110 mm
Length of Basic Dozer (without blade) - LGP, 762 mm (30 in) 128.7 in 3270 mm
Dozer Height - LGP 109 in 2769 mm
BLADE: Blade Capacity (SAE) - Standard 2.86 yd³ 2.19 m³
Track Gauge - Standard 63 in 1600 mm
BLADE: Digging Depth - Standard 23.8 in 605 mm
BLADE: Blade Lift Height - Standard 30.2 in 767 mm
Ground Clearance - Standard 13 in 332 mm
Overall Length - With Blade - Standard 170.7 in 4337 mm
BLADE: Blade Cutting Edge Angle, Adjustable - Standard 52° to 58° 52° to 58°
BLADE: Blade Height - Standard 42.2 in 1073 mm
BLADE: Maximum Tilt - Standard 15.8 in 402 mm
Note Abrasion Undercarriage Abrasion Undercarriage
BLADE: Blade Width - Standard 109.5 in 2782 mm
BLADE: Blade Width at Maximum Angle - Standard 103.8 in 2636 mm
BLADE: Maximum Angle (either side) - Standard 25° 25°
Maximum Line Pull - Bare Drum 32150 lb 14583 kg
Control Hydraulic Hydraulic
Rope Diameter - Optional 0.75 in 19 mm
Drum Capacity - Optional Cable 195 ft 59 m
Maximum Line Speed - Full Drum 79 ft/min 24 m/min
Drum Capacity - Recommended Cable 277 ft 84 m
Winch Drive Hydraulic Hydraulic
Weight 1747 lb 794 kg
Maximum Line Pull - Full Drum 20350 lb 9231 kg
Rope Diameter - Recommended 0.63 in 16 mm
Maximum Line Speed - Bare Drum 50 ft/min 15 m/min
Speed Variable Variable
Winch Length 35.63 in 905 mm
Drum Diameter 8 in 203.2 mm
Overall width 27.91 in 709 mm
Drum Width 9.65 in 245 mm
Throat Clearance 5.6 in 141.4 mm
Winch length 27.76 in 705 mm
Rope diameter – optional 0.75 in 19 mm
Maximum line speed – bare drum 131 ft/min 40 m/min
Maximum line pull – bare drum 40000 lb 18144 kg
Weight 1345 lb 610 kg
Drum capacity – optional 256 ft 78 m
Maximum line speed – full drum 207 ft/min 63 m/min
Rope diameter – recommended 0.63 in 16 mm
Winch drive Hydrostatic Hydrostatic
Throat clearance 6.75 in 171.5 mm
Drum diameter 10 in 254 mm
Overall width 29.2 in 741 mm
Drum width 10.8 in 274 mm
Maximum line pull – full drum 25000 lb 11340 kg
Speed Variable Variable
Drum capacity – recommended cable 371 ft 113 m
Control Hydraulic Hydraulic

D3 Standard Equipment

POWER TRAIN

  • Air cleaner with precleaner, automatic dust ejection and underhood intake
  • Aluminum bar plate cooling system (radiator, power train)
  • Automatic traction control
  • Cat C3.6 diesel engine
  • Drive, auxiliary
  • Dual path, closed loop, hydrostatic transmission
  • Electric fuel pump
  • Fuel/water separator
  • Turbocharged aftercooled

ELECTRICAL

  • Alarm, backup
  • Alternator, 150 amp, heavy duty
  • Batteries, heavy duty, maintenance free, 1,000 CCA
  • Diagnostic connector
  • Four integrated front halogen lights, two rear halogen
  • Horn, electric
  • Starter, electric, 12 V, heavy duty

UNDERCARRIAGE

  • Heavy Duty (HD) Undercarriage (40 section)
  • Carrier rollers
  • Guards, front/rear guiding
  • Seven roller track frame
  • Track adjusters, hydraulic
  • Track rollers, lifetime lubricated

HYDRAULIC

  • Hydraulic pump and oil
  • Single lever, three function control
  • Three valve hydraulics

CAT TECHNOLOGY

  • Slope Indicate
  • Stable Blade – Basic Lift
  • Third party 3D grade system compatible
  • Cat Product Link™ PLE643/PLE743 Cellular

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

  • Armrests, adjustable
  • Coat hook
  • Controls, seat mounted, fore/aft adjustment
  • Cup holders
  • Eco Mode
  • Electronic Monitoring system with gauge:
    – Chassis slope indication
    – Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)
    – Engine coolant temperature
    – Fuel level
    – Hydraulic oil temperature
  • Electronic security system
  • Engine air cleaner service indicator
  • Engine RPM and gear display
  • Floor mat, rubber, heavy duty
  • Foot pads, dash
  • Hour meter, electronic
  • Independent forward/reverse speed settings
  • Mirror, rearview, inside
  • Power port, 12 volt
  • ROPS/FOPS canopy
  • Seat, air suspended, cloth or vinyl
  • Seatbelt, hi-vis retractable 76 mm (3")
  • Seatbelt buckling indicator/reminder
  • Single pedal combining decel and brake functions
  • Speed recall
  • Storage compartment
  • Throttle switch, rotary
  • Travel speed limiter, electronic

D3 Optional Equipment

POWER TRAIN

  • Air cleaner with external precleaner
  • Installation, winch

ELECTRICAL

  • Four integrated front LED lights, two rear LED

UNDERCARRIAGE

  • Abrasion Undercarriage (36 section)
  • Track Pairs
    – Track, 510 mm (20 in)
    – Track, 660 mm (26 in)
    – Track, 762 mm (30 in)

HYDRAULIC

  • Four valve for use with ripper
  • Four valve for use with winch

CAT TECHNOLOGY

  • Assist with Attachment Ready Option (ARO) includes:
    – Slope Indicate
    – Blade Load Monitor
    – Stable Blade Lift and Tilt
    – Slope Assist
    – Traction Control
    – Steer Assist
    – AutoCarry
  • Grade 3D with Assist includes:
    – Same Assist with ARO features
    – Steer Assist 3D
    – Grade 3D
  • Cat Product Link PLE683/PLE783 Cellular/Satellite
  • Full-color 254 mm (10 in) touchscreen grade display
  • Cat Command Console (availability varies by region)
  • Cat Command Station (availability varies by region)

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

  • Power Pitch
  • Cab, with air conditioning
  • Cab, polycarbonate windows and air conditioning
  • Radio, AM/FM Bluetooth®
  • Seat, air suspension, choice of:
    – Vinyl, heated seat with heated controls
    – Cloth, heated seat with heated controls
    – Cloth, heated and ventilated seat with heated controls
  • Sound suppression

OTHER

  • Heater, engine, coolant 120 V/240 V
  • Starting aid, ether

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