Caterpillar D3K2 Crawler Dozer

Caterpillar D3K2

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General overview

Manufactured in the United States, the Caterpillar D3K2 is a dozer for earthmoving and site preparation on construction projects. It is listed with an operating weight of 8,403 kg (18,530 lb) and an engine power of 59 kW (80 hp).

The standard machine is fitted with a Power-shift transmission and a 6-Way VPAT Blade, with a VPAT blade capacity of 2.5 m³ (3.3 cu yd). Standard shoe width is 610 mm (24 in), engine displacement is 4.4 L (269 cu in), and the LGP VPAT configuration lists 8,609 kg (18,980 lb) operating weight and 28.2 kPa (4.09 psi) ground pressure.

Year

2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Country of manufacturing

United States

General specifications

Dimensions

Width

Height

Length

Weight

2,650 mm

~104.3 in

2,760 mm

~108.7 in

4,650 mm

~183.1 in

7,958 kg

~17,544.4 lb

Engine Power

80 hp

Operating Weight

8,403 kg

Blade Capacity

2 cu(m)

Additional specifications

Displacement

269 cu(in)

Operating Weight-LGP

8,609 kg

Power Train

Power-shift transmission

DEF Tank

10 L

Ground Pressure

35.2 kPa

VPAT Width of Standard Shoe

610 mm

VPAT Type of Blade

6-Way Power-Angle-Tilt (PAT)

VPAT Blade Capacity

2.5 cu(m)

VPAT Operating Weight

8,403 kg

LGP VPAT Operating Weight

8,609 kg

LGP VPAT Ground Pressure

28.2 kPa

LGP VPAT Type of Blade

6-Way Power-Angle-Tilt (PAT)

LGP VPAT Blade Capacity

2.5 cu(m)

PUSH ARM Operating Weight

PUSH ARM Ground Pressure

PUSH ARM Width of Standard Shoe

PUSH ARM Type of Blade

PUSH ARM Blade Capacity

Undercarriage Ground Pressure

42.8 kPa

Number of Shoes

43

Type of Blade

6-Way VPAT Blade

Power - Net

80 hp

Width of Standard Shoe

450 mm

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No confirmed market price is supplied. Check current listings and consider the machine’s condition, location, configuration, and included attachments.

Supplied specifications include 59.7 kW (80 hp) net power, a power-shift transmission, and a 6-Way Power-Angle-Tilt (PAT) blade. Available configurations list differing operating weights, blade capacities, shoe widths, and ground pressures.

The supplied data does not identify the engine type or model. It lists engine power of 59.7 kW (80 hp) and displacement of 269 cu in.

The D3K2 is listed with 59.7 kW (80 hp) engine power and net power.

The supplied data does not confirm the fuel type for the Caterpillar D3K2.

The supplied specifications support general dozing and grading work using a 6-Way Power-Angle-Tilt (PAT) blade. Specific job suitability depends on the selected configuration, including blade capacity, shoe width, and ground pressure.

The supplied data does not provide an expected service-life estimate. For used equipment, inspect maintenance records, undercarriage condition, power train operation, blade components, and signs of leaks or damage.

Check maintenance records, operating hours, undercarriage wear, shoe condition, blade and tilt functions, power-shift transmission operation, leaks, engine performance, and the condition of attachments. Confirm the configuration matches the intended work, including blade type, shoe width, and ground pressure.