Caterpillar have been making dozers fitted with their own blades for over 75 years – the anniversary was in 2020. This means that there are always tonnes of used crawler dozers for sale at PlantPages in the UK. The dozer is actually the blade that is attached to the machine that we all call a ‘dozer’ or ‘Bulldozer’. The current model lineup of CAT dozers are small (D1-D3), medium (D4-D7 and the large dozers (D8-D11). In the UK market, the most popular sized CAT dozer is the D6 with an operating weight of around 23 tonnes. Since 2017, CAT have changed the way they number their models. The company has been getting rid of the extra letters at the end. However, it wasn’t until 2020 that the tracked dozers joined in. Some letters will remain at the end – for hybrid versions, for example.
Caterpillar has revealed the new Cat D8 dozer with advanced technology designed to provide faster more accurate results. The next generation design makes it easier for operators to transition to different machine sizes. The bulldozer’s elevated sprocket offers better ride and balance than low-drive undercarriages, and its long undercarriage delivers the D8’s renowned performance of...>
Cat Assist with ARO (attachment ready option) suite of features will be included as a standard feature on Cat D4, D5, D6, D6 XE and D7 models, starting in early 2024. Additionally, a new Cat Grade with 3D Ready option provides more flexibility for customers upgrading to Cat Grade with 3D on D4, D5 and...>
This week’s front cover boasts a heavyweight CAT tracked Dozer that is heading through the Malcolm Harrison sale – ring 1 from 9am on 9th December at Prees, near Whitchurch in Shropshire. It’s not on its own, there is a series of dozers, excavators and loaders heading through the sale. The auctioneer is still accepting...>
According to the manufacturer, the new Caterpillar D10 Dozer burns less fuel than the outgoing model. Featuring a stator clutch torque converter and load-sensing hydraulics, the new design is up to 6% more efficient than the Cat D10T2. Its combination of improved technology, longer component life, extended oil changes and increased serviceability reduces maintenance and...>