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A U.S. Navy Seabee Caterpillar D8T
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Type | Bulldozer |
Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
Production | 1935-2004 |
Length | 186 in (470 cm) |
Width | 101 in (260 cm) |
Height | 84 in (210 cm) |
Weight | about 80,000 lb (36,000 kg) depending upon year, model and accessories. |
Propulsion | tracks |
The Caterpillar D8 is a large track-type tractor designed and manufactured by Caterpillar. Though it comes in many configurations, it is usually sold as a bulldozer equipped with a detachable large blade and a rear ripper attachment.
Several types of bulldozer blade can be used on the front of the tractor:
People use various other blade types, including landfill U-Blades, woodchip U-blades, and two-way blades for work inside the holds of ships.