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Caterpillar D5

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Caterpillar D5

The Caterpillar D5 is a small track-type bulldozer manufactured by Caterpillar Inc. The original D5 series was only produced in 1939. The current D5 series being produced is the D5K.

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Versions

  • D5 (9M) was originally built in 1939, with only 46 built. It was a cross between the D4 chassis and the 6-cylinder D6 45 hp D4600 engine.
  • D5 - reintroduced in 1967.
  • D5B - 1977
  • D5 SA - Special Application agricultural tractor
  • D5H an elevated sprocket model introduced in 1985.
  • D5H LGP - Low ground pressure version with wide & long tracks, for soft ground
  • D5K - current version

    • Engine

  • Gross Power: 74.5 kW (100 hp)
  • Net Power: 71.6 kW (96 hp)
  • Bore: 105 mm
  • Weight in kg 15,000 approx.

    • Weights

  • XL Operating weight: 9408 kg (20,741 lb)
  • LGP Operating weight: 9683 kg (21,347 lb)

    • References

    Caterpillar D5 Wikipedia
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