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D3
D3 - 2020, Tier 4 Final, Stage V, NAm, EU, Aus-NZ, Japan, Chile
Overview
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.
Specifications
Units:
| Engine Model | Cat® C3.6 |
| Power - Net | — |
| Operating Weight | — |
Benefits & Features
IMPROVED VISIBILITY
The sloped hood provides better visibility to the work in front of the blade as well as the overall job site. Better visibility can equal less operator fatigue and more confidence in your work.
ENHANCED TECHNOLOGY
Cat small dozers include a suite of Operator Assist features that work seemlessly to save time, effort, fuel, machine wear and overall costs.
- Steer Assist automates track steering with light or heavy loads and automates blade tilt steering to help push heavy loads with less effort. This feature helps reduce operator inputs by up to 75% and enhances operator efficiency and productivity. Steer Assist is standard with Assist with Attachment Ready Option (ARO). Steer Assist 3D is standard with Grade 3D with Assist.
- Stable Blade Lift and Tilt automatically works behind the scenes to allow operators to create smooth surfaces with less effort using accelerometers on the blade and chassis with an advanced algorithm to make minor blade raise and lower movements. Stable Blade Lift and Tilt is standard with Assist with ARO and Grade 3D with Assist.
- Blade Load Monitor provides real-time feedback of current load vs. target load to fully utilize machine capacity benefiting operators of all skills levels. Automatically compensates for ground conditions. This feature is not available indoors or in areas where a GPS signal is not available. Blade Load Monitor is standard with Assist with ARO and Grade 3D with Assist.
- Low Slip Traction Control prevents excessive track slip to improve machine efficiency and reduce burden on the operator. Feature offers two modes: Normal Mode helps when pushing heavy blade loads by limiting non-productive track slip, recommended for most applications. And Low Slip Mode limits track slip for applications sensitive to slip such as spreading material on top of a liner, select this mode when needed. Traction Control is standard with Assist with ARO and Grade 3D with Assist.
- AutoCarry™ raises and lowers the blade to maximize pushing capability and prevent excessive track slip when pushing heavy loads. Feature is designed to work in unison with other Operator Assist Features. Not available indoors or in areas where a GPS signal is not available. AutoCarry is standard with Assist with ARO and Grade 3D with Assist.
- Scalable Grade 2D and 3D with Assist is an optional feature that makes your job up to 39% faster with up to 82% fewer operator inputs and less rework by maintaining blade angles for better surface quality – even with less experienced operators.
- Cat Command remote control is an optional feature that takes you off the machine and away from hazardous conditions, dust, noise or vibration or operating on unstable surfaces. Eliminates risk of injury from climbing on or off the machine. Integrated with dozer systems, Cat Command enables smooth, precise control with access to all machine functions and advanced features (if equipped) for maximum efficiency and productivity. Availability varies by region.
UP TO 10% IMPROVED FUEL ECONOMY
- The D3 features the lowest fuel consumption in this size class with the same great performance you've come to expect. Up to 20% improvement and no performance sacrifice when ECO mode is active.
October 9, 2024
Specifications
Units:
| Engine Model | Cat® C3.6 |
| Power - Net | — |
| Displacement | — |
| Net Power - 2,200 rpm - SAE J1349 | — |
| Net Power - 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249/EEC 80/1269 | — |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Power Train | Hydrostatic |
| Operating Weight | — |
| Operating Weight | — |
| Operating Weight - LGP | — |
| Operating Weight - LGP, 762 mm/30 in | — |
| Note (2) | 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. |
| ROPS | ISO 3471:2008 |
| FOPS | ISO 3449:2005 Level II |
| Drive Pumps | 1 |
| Maximum Travel Speed - Forward | — |
| Maximum Travel Speed - Reverse | — |
| Track Motors | 2 |
| Relief Valve Settings | — |
| Shoe Width - Standard | — |
| Ground Pressure - LGP | — |
| Track Gauge - LGP | — |
| Length - Track on Ground - LGP | — |
| Number of Shoes - Each Side - Sealed and Lubricated Track (SALT) Undercarriage | 40 |
| Ground Pressure - LGP, 762 mm (30 in) | — |
| Length - Track on Ground - LGP, 762 mm (30 in) | — |
| Shoe Width - LGP | — |
| Shoe Width - LGP, 762 mm (30 in) | — |
| Track Gauge | — |
| Number of Rollers - Each Side | 7 |
| Track Gauge - LGP, 762 mm (30 in) | — |
| Ground Pressure | — |
| Length of Track on Ground | — |
| Number of Shoes - Each Side - Abrasion Undercarriage | 36 |
| Cooling System | — |
| Final Drive - Each - LGP | — |
| Crankcase - With Filter | — |
| Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank | — |
| Transmission - Hydraulic Tank | — |
| Fuel Tank | — |
| Final Drives - Each Side | — |
| Pump Output | — |
| Relief Valve Settings | — |
| Type | Parallelogram |
| Number of Shanks | 3 |
| Height | — |
| Weight | — |
| Maximum Digging Depth | — |
| Maximum Reach - Ground Line | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Maximum Ground Clearance Under Tip | — |
| 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. |
| BLADE: Blade Width - LGP | — |
| Track Gauge - LGP, 762 mm (30 in) | — |
| BLADE: Digging Depth - LGP | — |
| Track Gauge - LGP | — |
| BLADE: Blade Capacity (SAE) - LGP | — |
| BLADE: Blade Width at Maximum Angle - LGP | — |
| BLADE: Blade Cutting Edge Angle, Adjustable - LGP | 52° to 58° |
| Ground Clearance - LGP, 762 mm (30 in) | — |
| BLADE: Blade Height - LGP | — |
| BLADE: Blade Lift Height - LGP | — |
| Ground Clearance - LGP | — |
| Overall Length - With Blade - LGP, 762 mm (30 in) | — |
| Overall Length - With Blade - LGP | — |
| BLADE: Maximum Tilt - LGP | — |
| BLADE: Maximum Angle (either side) - LGP | 25° |
| Note | With Ripper Attachment (add to Length of Basic Dozer) - 1177 mm (46.3 in) |
| Length of Basic Dozer (without blade) - Standard | — |
| Dozer Height - Standard | — |
| Width of Dozer (standard shoes, no blade) - LGP | — |
| Width of Dozer (standard shoes, no blade) - LGP, 762 mm (30 in) | — |
| Length of Basic Dozer (without blade) - LGP | — |
| Dozer Height - LGP, 762 mm (30 in) | — |
| Width of Dozer (standard shoes, no blade) - Standard | — |
| Length of Basic Dozer (without blade) - LGP, 762 mm (30 in) | — |
| Dozer Height - LGP | — |
| BLADE: Blade Capacity (SAE) - Standard | — |
| Track Gauge - Standard | — |
| BLADE: Digging Depth - Standard | — |
| BLADE: Blade Lift Height - Standard | — |
| Ground Clearance - Standard | — |
| Overall Length - With Blade - Standard | — |
| BLADE: Blade Cutting Edge Angle, Adjustable - Standard | 52° to 58° |
| BLADE: Blade Height - Standard | — |
| BLADE: Maximum Tilt - Standard | — |
| Note | Abrasion Undercarriage |
| BLADE: Blade Width - Standard | — |
| BLADE: Blade Width at Maximum Angle - Standard | — |
| BLADE: Maximum Angle (either side) - Standard | 25° |
| Maximum Line Pull - Bare Drum | — |
| Control | Hydraulic |
| Rope Diameter - Optional | — |
| Drum Capacity - Optional Cable | — |
| Maximum Line Speed - Full Drum | — |
| Drum Capacity - Recommended Cable | — |
| Winch Drive | Hydraulic |
| Weight | — |
| Maximum Line Pull - Full Drum | — |
| Rope Diameter - Recommended | — |
| Maximum Line Speed - Bare Drum | — |
| Speed | Variable |
| Winch Length | — |
| Drum Diameter | — |
| Overall width | — |
| Drum Width | — |
| Throat Clearance | — |
| Winch length | — |
| Rope diameter – optional | — |
| Maximum line speed – bare drum | — |
| Maximum line pull – bare drum | — |
| Weight | — |
| Drum capacity – optional | — |
| Maximum line speed – full drum | — |
| Rope diameter – recommended | — |
| Winch drive | Hydrostatic |
| Throat clearance | — |
| Drum diameter | — |
| Overall width | — |
| Drum width | — |
| Maximum line pull – full drum | — |
| Speed | Variable |
| Drum capacity – recommended cable | — |
| Control | Hydraulic |
Benefits & Features
IMPROVED VISIBILITY
The sloped hood provides better visibility to the work in front of the blade as well as the overall job site. Better visibility can equal less operator fatigue and more confidence in your work.
ENHANCED TECHNOLOGY
Cat small dozers include a suite of Operator Assist features that work seemlessly to save time, effort, fuel, machine wear and overall costs.
- Steer Assist automates track steering with light or heavy loads and automates blade tilt steering to help push heavy loads with less effort. This feature helps reduce operator inputs by up to 75% and enhances operator efficiency and productivity. Steer Assist is standard with Assist with Attachment Ready Option (ARO). Steer Assist 3D is standard with Grade 3D with Assist.
- Stable Blade Lift and Tilt automatically works behind the scenes to allow operators to create smooth surfaces with less effort using accelerometers on the blade and chassis with an advanced algorithm to make minor blade raise and lower movements. Stable Blade Lift and Tilt is standard with Assist with ARO and Grade 3D with Assist.
- Blade Load Monitor provides real-time feedback of current load vs. target load to fully utilize machine capacity benefiting operators of all skills levels. Automatically compensates for ground conditions. This feature is not available indoors or in areas where a GPS signal is not available. Blade Load Monitor is standard with Assist with ARO and Grade 3D with Assist.
- Low Slip Traction Control prevents excessive track slip to improve machine efficiency and reduce burden on the operator. Feature offers two modes: Normal Mode helps when pushing heavy blade loads by limiting non-productive track slip, recommended for most applications. And Low Slip Mode limits track slip for applications sensitive to slip such as spreading material on top of a liner, select this mode when needed. Traction Control is standard with Assist with ARO and Grade 3D with Assist.
- AutoCarry™ raises and lowers the blade to maximize pushing capability and prevent excessive track slip when pushing heavy loads. Feature is designed to work in unison with other Operator Assist Features. Not available indoors or in areas where a GPS signal is not available. AutoCarry is standard with Assist with ARO and Grade 3D with Assist.
- Scalable Grade 2D and 3D with Assist is an optional feature that makes your job up to 39% faster with up to 82% fewer operator inputs and less rework by maintaining blade angles for better surface quality – even with less experienced operators.
- Cat Command remote control is an optional feature that takes you off the machine and away from hazardous conditions, dust, noise or vibration or operating on unstable surfaces. Eliminates risk of injury from climbing on or off the machine. Integrated with dozer systems, Cat Command enables smooth, precise control with access to all machine functions and advanced features (if equipped) for maximum efficiency and productivity. Availability varies by region.
UP TO 10% IMPROVED FUEL ECONOMY
- The D3 features the lowest fuel consumption in this size class with the same great performance you've come to expect. Up to 20% improvement and no performance sacrifice when ECO mode is active.
COMFORTABLE WORK SPACE
- The spacious and comfortable cab features an optional heated and ventilated seat, along with heated joystick controls to make the operator comfortable no matter what the conditions are outside. The seat height and armrests can be easily adjusted to the operator’s preference.
BIGGER, BETTER DISPLAY WITH CAMERA
- This new and improved optional 10 in (254 mm) touchscreen, color display is easy to use, with a great view of machine settings, rearview camera and Slope Indicate/Slope Assist screens. The large reversing camera gives the operator better visibility to the job site.
DURABLE UNDERCARRIAGE
- The D3 is available with either a Sealed and Lubricated Track (SALT) or Abrasion undercarriage to best suit your application. The undercarriage has a longer life resulting in less down time. A one piece mainframe/track roller frame design and the large, double reduction planetary final drive allow the machine to push heavy loads.
SUSTAINABILITY
- The Cat® C3.6 engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2014, and Korea Tier 5 emission standards.
- Cat 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) * or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrogenated 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.
- Auto Engine Speed Control helps reduce unnecessary fuel burn and greenhouse gas emissions by allowing the engine to automatically go into idle mode when the machine is not working.
- Cat® Grade with Slope Assist™ helps you avoid costly rework and wasteful fuel burn and greenhouse gas emissions by automating your blade position without a GPS signal.
- Cat® Grade with 3D automates blade movements using a GPS signal helping you follow a grade design, reducing fuel burn and greenhouse gas emissions by improving efficiency and accuracy.
- Extended maintenance intervals not only reduce downtime but decrease the amount of fluid and filters that are replaced over the life of the machine.
- VisionLink® displays the CO2 emissions for monitored assets, calculated by fuel type for the Runtime Fuel Burned each day in a selected date range.
- Remote Flash minimizes downtime and maintenance time while keeping your asset running with maximum efficiency. Alerts for machine updates are sent virtually from your Cat dealer and updates can be deployed without a dealer technician needing to be onsite.
- Remote Troubleshoot decreases maintenance time and keeps your machine running with maximum efficiency by allowing your Cat dealer to virtually test the machine while working. Once a problem is identified, a technician can fix it the first time, saving time and money.
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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: <br>– Chassis slope indication<br>– Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)<br>– Engine coolant temperature<br>– Fuel level<br>– Hydraulic oil temperature<br>
- 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
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 <br>– Track, 510 mm (20 in) <br>– Track, 660 mm (26 in) <br>– Track, 762 mm (30 in)</br>
- HYDRAULIC
- Four valve for use with ripper
- Four valve for use with winch
- CAT TECHNOLOGY
- Assist with Attachment Ready Option (ARO) includes:<br>– Slope Indicate<br>– Blade Load Monitor<br>– Stable Blade Lift and Tilt<br>– Slope Assist<br>– Traction Control<br>– Steer Assist<br>– AutoCarry
- Grade 3D with Assist includes: <br>– Same Assist with ARO features <br>– Steer Assist 3D<br>– 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:<br>– Vinyl, heated seat with heated controls<br>– Cloth, heated seat with heated controls<br>– Cloth, heated and ventilated seat with heated controls</br>
- Sound suppression
- OTHER
- Heater, engine, coolant 120 V/240 V
- Starting aid, ether