834

Wheel Dozers 834

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Key Specs

Engine Model
Cat® C18 
Cat® C18 
Operating Weight
105271 lb
47750 kg
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011
496 hp
370 kW

Overview

MOBILE. AGILE. VERSATILE.

Designed with performance in mind, the Cat® 834 Wheel Dozer delivers fast speeds for quick travel and cleanup on your jobsite. Improved efficiency and more productivity get the job done quickly and with less emissions. Simplified serviceability makes for a long lifecycle, low owning and operating costs, and more uptime.

Benefits

ENHANCED SAFETY

Equipped with standard safety features, improving visibility and providing a safer operating environment

LOWER MAINTENANCE COST

Make regular maintenance more convenient with scheduled engine and fuel filter change intervals

BETTER FUEL EFFICIENCY

Equipped with a combination of proven components and technologies, meeting expectations for excellent productivity, fuel efficiency, reliability, and service life

Features At A Glance

Specifications Standard Equipment Optional Equipment

Product Specifications for 834

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Engine Model Cat® C18  Cat® C18 
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 496 hp 370 kW
Rated Speed 1900 r/min 1900 r/min
Peak Power Speed 1500 r/min 1500 r/min
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 562 hp 419 kW
Bore 5.7 in 145 mm
Stroke 7.2 in 183 mm
Displacement 1105 in³ 18.1 l
Peak Torque - 1,300 rpm 2092 lb/ft 2836 N·m
Torque Rise 52 % 52 %
Note (1) Net power advertised is the power available at the engine flywheel when the engine is equipped with a fan, air cleaner, clean emissions module and alternator. Net power advertised is the power available at the engine flywheel when the engine is equipped with a fan, air cleaner, clean emissions module and alternator.
Note (2) The following engine configurations are available: – Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards. – Noncertified that emits equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3. The following engine configurations are available: – Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards. – Noncertified that emits equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3.
Operating Weight 105271 lb 47750 kg
Blade Capacities 7.9 – 22.2 m3 (10.3 – 29.0 yd3) 7.9 – 22.2 m3 (10.3 – 29.0 yd3)
Transmission Type Cat planetary power shift Cat planetary power shift
Forward - 1 4.2 mile/h 6.8 km/h
Forward - 2 7.2 mile/h 11.6 km/h
Forward - 3 12.6 mile/h 20.3 km/h
Forward - 4 22 mile/h 35.4 km/h
Reverse - 1 4.2 mile/h 6.8 km/h
Reverse - 2 7.6 mile/h 12.2 km/h
Reverse - 3 13.3 mile/h 21.4 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 1 Lock-up disabled Lock-up disabled
Direct Drive - Forward 2 7.7 mile/h 12.4 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 3 13.7 mile/h 22.1 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 4 23.9 mile/h 38.5 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 1 4.5 mile/h 7.2 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 2 8.1 mile/h 13 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 3 14.3 mile/h 23 km/h
Note Travel speeds based on 35/65-R33 tire Travel speeds based on 35/65-R33 tire
Lift/Tilt System - Circuit Pilot operated LS valve with EH Pilot operated LS valve with EH
Lift/Tilt System Variable displacement piston Variable displacement piston
Maximum Flow at 1,900 rpm 153 gpm 582 L/min
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt 4641 psi 32000 kPa
Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke 139.75 mm × 1021 mm (5.5 in × 40.2 in) 139.75 mm × 1021 mm (5.5 in × 40.2 in)
Cylinders, Double Acting - Left and Right Tilt, Bore and Stroke 140 mm × 230 mm (5.5 in × 9.1 in) 140 mm × 230 mm (5.5 in × 9.1 in)
Pilot System Variable displacement piston Variable displacement piston
Pilot Maximum Flow 13.7 gpm 52 L/min
Pilot Relief Valve Setting 580 psi 4000 kPa
Steering System - Circuit Pilot, load sensing Pilot, load sensing
Steering System - Pump Piston, variable displacement Piston, variable displacement
Maximum Flow 65.8 gpm 250 L/min
Relief Valve Setting - Steering 3495 psi 24100 kPa
Total Steering Angle 86 ° 86 °
Steering Cycle Times - High Idle 3.1 s 3.1 s
Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle 5.7 s 5.7 s
Fuel Tank 209.5 gal (US) 793 l
Cooling System 31.7 gal (US) 120 l
Crankcase 15.9 gal (US) 60 l
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank 8.7 gal (US) 33 l
Transmission 31.7 gal (US) 120 l
Hydraulic System Factory Fill 63.4 gal (US) 240 l
Differential - Final Drives - Front 49.1 gal (US) 186 l
Differential - Final Drives - Rear 49.1 gal (US) 186 l
Hydraulic System - Tank Only 37 gal (US) 140 l
Note (1) All non-road Tier 4 Final/Stage V diesel engines are required to use: – ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: • 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. * Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer). ** Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. • For pre-Tier 4 engines: Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: • 100% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. * For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer. ** Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. All non-road Tier 4 Final/Stage V diesel engines are required to use: – ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: • 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. * Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer). ** Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. • For pre-Tier 4 engines: Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: • 100% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. * For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer. ** Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels.
Air Conditioning The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.8 kg (3.9 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.574 metric tonnes (2.837 tons). The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.8 kg (3.9 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.574 metric tonnes (2.837 tons).
Front Fixed Fixed
Rear Trunnion Trunnion
Oscillation Angle ±13° ±13°
Brakes ISO 3450: 2011 ISO 3450: 2011
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) 113 dB(A) 113 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)* 72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)** 109 dB(A) 109 dB(A)
Note (1) * For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the “EU Directives” and “UK Directives” * For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the “EU Directives” and “UK Directives”
Note (2) ** European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” as amended by “2005/88/EC” and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701 ** European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” as amended by “2005/88/EC” and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701
Note (3) The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Note (4) The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Note (5) Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment. Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment.
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) 113 dB(A) 113 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)* 72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)** 110 dB(A) 110 dB(A)
Note (1) * For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the “EU Directives” and “UK Directives” * For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the “EU Directives” and “UK Directives”
Note (2) ** European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” as amended by “2005/88/EC” and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701 ** European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” as amended by “2005/88/EC” and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701
Note (3) The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Note (4) The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Note (5) Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment. Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment.
Height - Top of Exhaust Stack 15.9 ft 4835 mm
Height - Top of Air Cleaner 12.8 ft 3895 mm
Height - Top of Hood 10.9 ft 3334 mm
Ground Clearance - Bumper 3.1 ft 933 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Bumper 10.5 ft 3187 mm
Wheel Base 14.9 ft 4550 mm
Length - Front of Tire 28.4 ft 8715 mm
Length - Straight Blade on Ground 32.6 ft 9927 mm
Length - Universal Blade on Ground 34.4 ft 10470 mm
Centerline of Front Axle to Hitch 7.5 ft 2275 mm
Ground Clearance 1.7 ft 531 mm
Height - Top of Cab 13.7 ft 4184 mm

834 Standard Equipment

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  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

ELECTRICAL

  • Alarm, back-up
  • Alternator, single (100 amp)
  • Batteries, dry
  • Hazardous voltage lamp
  • Converter, 10/15 amp, 24V to 12V
  • Lighting system, (LED work lights, access and service platform lighting)
  • Starting and charging system, 24V
  • Auxiliary jump start receptacle

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

  • Air conditioner
  • Starter lockout in bumper
  • Cab, sound suppressed and pressurized, integrated rollover protective structure (ROPS/FOPS) radio ready for entertainment, includes antenna, speakers and converter (12-volt 5-amp) and power port
  • Cat Vision, rear-vision camera system
  • Graphical information display, displays real time operating information, performs calibrations and customizes operator settings
  • CB radio ready
  • Tilt, tip controls
  • Heater and defroster
  • Horn, electric
  • Light, cab (dome)
  • Lights, directional
  • Lunchbox and beverage holders
  • Vital Information Management System (VIMS™) with graphical information display: external data port, customizable operator profiles, cycle timer, integrated payload control system
  • Radio, AM/FM/CD/MP3 Bluetooth®
  • Instrumentation, gauges: - coolant temperature, engine hour meter, hydraulic oil temperature, powertrain oil temperature
  • Mirrors, rearview (externally mounted)
  • Rimpull control system (RCS)
  • Seat, deluxe
  • Seat belt, retractable, 76 mm (3 in) wide
  • Steering and transmission integrated control (STIC™) system
  • UV glass
  • Operator presence
  • Wet-arm wipers/washers (front and rear)
  • Intermittent front and rear wipers

POWERTRAIN

  • Brakes, oil-cooled, multi-disc, service/secondary
  • Automatic retarding controls
  • Case drain screens
  • Engine, Cat C18 MEUI™, diesel, turbocharged/aftercooled
  • Antifreeze, premixed 50% concentration of extended life coolant with freeze protection to -34°C (-29°F)
  • Electro hydraulic parking brake
  • Turbine precleaner, engine air intake
  • Radiator, Aluminum Modular Radiator (AMR)
  • Manual switch and automatic fuel priming
  • Starting aid (ether) automatic
  • Throttle lock, electronic
  • Torque converter, impeller clutch (ICTC) with lock-up clutch (LUC) and rimpull control system (switch and dial in cab)
  • Transmission, planetary, power shift (4F/3R) electronic control

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

  • Doors, service access (locking)
  • Hitch, drawbar with pin
  • Oil sampling valves
  • Rear access to cab and service platform
  • Steering, load sensing
  • Vandalism protection caplocks

834 Optional Equipment

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  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

POWERTRAIN

  • -50° C (-58° F) antifreeze
  • Engine oil change system, high speed, Wiggins
  • Engine brake
  • High ambient cooling-software
  • Turbine precleaner, engine air intake dual stage
  • Axle oil cooler
  • Crankcase guards

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

  • Cab precleaner
  • Radio, AM/FM/CD/MP3 Bluetooth with Satellite SiriusXM
  • Seat, Premium Plus containing forced air heating and cooling, 2-way thigh adjustment, power lumbar and back bolster adjustment, ride stiffness, dynamic end dampening and leather finish
  • LED warning strobe
  • Window pull down visor
  • Cat Detect (object detection system)

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

  • Front and rear roading fenders
  • Fast fill fuel system (Shaw-Aero)

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