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Engine
Engine Model	Cat® C15 ACERT™
Net Power	354 hp
Weights
Operating Weight	63325 lb
Blade Specifications
Blade Capacities	4.67 m3 - 16 m3 (6.1 yd3 - 21 yd3)
Engine
Flywheel Power	354 hp
Transmission
Number of Forward Speeds	4
Engine
Gross Power	401 hp
Transmission
Number of Reverse Speeds	4
Tires
Standard Tire Size	29.5RR25 XHA MX L3
Operating Specifications
Ground Clearance	14.09 in
Engine
Direct Drive Net Power - Caterpillar	354 hp
Direct Drive Net Power - EEC 80/1269	354 hp
Direct Drive Net Power - ISO 9249	354 hp
Direct Drive Net Power - SAE J1349 (JAN90)	350 hp
Converter Drive Net Power - Caterpillar	354 hp
Converter Drive Net Power - EEC 80/1269	354 hp
Converter Drive Net Power - ISO 9249	354 hp
Converter Drive Net Power - SAE J1349 (JAN90)	350 hp
Net Power - SAE J1349 (JAN90)	350.01 hp
Bore	5.4 in
Stroke	6.7 in
Displacement	928 in3
Transmission
Converter Drive - Forward 1	3.8 mph
Converter Drive - Forward 2	6.5 mph
Converter Drive - Forward 3	11.5 mph
Converter Drive - Forward 4	20 mph
Converter Drive - Reverse 1	4.3 mph
Converter Drive - Reverse 2	7.5 mph
Converter Drive - Reverse 3	13 mph
Converter Drive - Reverse 4	22.7 mph
Hydraulic System
Lift cylinder, bore and stroke	120.65 mm x 915 mm (4.75 in x 36.0 in)
Steering cylinder, bore and stroke	114.3 mm x 576 mm (4.5 in x 22.7 in)
Right tilt and tip, bore and stroke	152.4 mm x 255 mm (6 in x 10.0 in)
Left tilt and tip, bore and stroke	133.75 mm x 255 mm (5.3 in x 10.0 in)
Relief valve setting	3500 psi
Brakes
Brakes	Meet SAE/ISO 3450 1996
Axles
Front	Fixed
Rear	Oscillating ±13°
Blade Specifications
Straight Blade - Capacity	14.78 yd3
Straight Blade - Overall Width	1.4 ft
Straight Blade - Height	4.03 ft
Straight Blade - Digging Depth	1.4 ft
Straight Blade - Ground Clearance	3.51 ft
Straight Blade - Maximum Tilt	3.88 ft
Straight Blade - Weight	7047 lb
Straight Blade - Total Operating Weight	63325 lb
Universal Blade - Capacity	9 yd3
Universal Blade - Overall Width	14.23 ft
Universal Blade - Height	4.48 ft
Universal Blade - Digging Depth	1.7 ft
Universal Blade - Ground Clearance	3.14 ft
Universal Blade - Maximum Tilt	3.74 ft
Coal Blade - Capacity	20.93 yd3
Coal Blade - Overall Width	15.75 ft
Coal Blade - Height	5.92 ft
Coal Blade - Digging Depth	1.76 ft
Coal Blade - Ground Clearance	3.48 ft
Coal Blade - Maximum Tilt	4.11 ft
Semi-U Blade - Capacity	9 yd3
Semi-U Blade - Overall Width	14.56 ft
Semi-U Blade - Height	5.2 ft
Semi-U Blade - Digging Depth	1.78 ft
Semi-U Blade - Maximum Tilt	3.83 ft
Cab
Cab	ROPS/FOPS is standard
Sound Performance Levels	Meet ANSI/SAE, SAE and ISO standards
ROPS/FOPS	Meets SAE and ISO standards
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank - standard	185 gal
Cooling system	21.9 gal
Crankcase	9 gal
Transmission	16.4 gal
Hydraulic tank	23.2 gal
Differentials and final drives - Front	23.8 gal
Differentials and final drives - Rear	23.8 gal
Dimensions
Height to Top of Cab	12.14 ft
Height to Top of Exhaust Pipe	11.78 ft
Height to Top of Hood	8.64 ft
Ground Clearance to Bumper	2.9 ft
Height to Bottom of Ladder	1.46 ft
Center Line of Rear Axle to Edge of Bumper	8.82 ft
Center Line of Rear Axle to Hitch	6.07 ft
Wheelbase	12.14 ft
Length with Blade on Ground	26.98 ft
Ground Clearance	1.17 ft
Engine
Cylinders	6

Standard Equipment
ELECTRICAL
Alarm, back-up
Air conditioner
Internal four-post rollover protective structure (ROPS/FOPS), radio ready (communication/entertainment) includes antenna, speakers and converter (12-volt, 15 amp), 12 volt power port, tinted glass
Instrumentation, gauges:
Engine coolant temperature
Air inlet temperature
Intermittent front wiper
Brakes, full hydraulic, enclosed, wet-disc
Auto Blade Positioner (ABP)
Engine oil, hydraulic oil and transmission oil
Bulldozer is not included in standard equipment
A tire must be selected from the mandatory attachments section - base machine price includes a tire allowance
Premixed 50 percent concentration of Extended Life Coolant with freeze protection to -34° C (-29° F)
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
Alternator (95-amp)
Cab, pressurized and sound suppressed
Fuel level
Brake oil pressure
Cat axles, outboard final drives
Caterpillar o-ring face seals couplings and XT™ hoses
POWER TRAIN
Batteries, maintenance-free (four 1,000 CCA)
Cigar lighter (12-volt, 15-amp) and ashtray
Hydraulic oil temperature
Electrical system, low voltage
Demand fan, hydraulic
Coolers
OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Diagnostic connector
Coat hook
Speedometer/Tachometer
Engine oil pressure
Electronic fuel priming pump
Doors, service access (locking)
BULLDOZERS
Electrical system (24-volt)
Command Control steering
Torque converter oil temperature
Engine overspeed
Engine, Cat C15 MEUI with ACERT™ Technology, ATAAC, ADEM™ IV controller
Engine, crankcase, 500 hour interval with CH-4 oil
TIRES, RIMS AND WHEELS
Lighting system, halogen (front and rear)
Electro-Hydraulic tilt, tip and Automatic Blade Positioning (ABP) controls
Fuel filter status
Muffler, sound-suppressed
Grouped Electronic Clutch Pressure Control, remote mounted pressure taps
ANTIFREEZE
Lockable master disconnect switch
Fingertip shift controls (steering wheel mounted)
Parking brake status
Precleaner, engine air intake
Hitch, drawbar with pin
Starter, electric (heavy-duty)
Gear selection display
Steering oil pressure
Radiator, Next Generation Modular Radiator (NGMR)
Hood, metallic with lockable service doors
Starting receptacle for emergency starts
Heater and defroster
Transmission filter status
Separated cooling system
Muffler (under hood)
Horn, electric
Starting aid (ether)
Oil sampling valves
Action alert system, three category
Throttle lock
Vandalism protection caplocks
Instrumentation, warning indicators
Switch, transmission neutralizer lockout
Venturi stack
Light, cab (dome)
Torque converter
Lunchbox and beverage holders
Transmission, planetary, autoshift (4F/4R)
Mirrors, rearview (externally mounted)
Seat, Comfort Series (cloth), air suspension
Seat belt, retractable, 76 mm (3 in) wide
Tilt and lift control system lock
Transmission gear indicator
Wet-arm wipers/washers (front and rear)

Optional Equipment
Counterweight - 2227 kg/4,910 lb
Lights, cab auxiliary - 3 kg/7 lb
Use with counterweight - 20 kg/44 lb
Mirror, internal (panoramic) - 5 kg/10 lb
Differential, No-SPIN rear - 2 kg/4 lb
Heater, engine coolant - 2 kg/4 lb
Oil change, high speed - 1 kg/3 lb
Electrical
Lights, directional signal - 2 kg/4 lb
Use without counterweight - 58 kg/127 lb
Mirror, internal (rearview) - 3 kg/7 lb
Cooler, axle oil - 183 kg/403 lb
Heater, 220-volt - 1 kg/3 lb
Precleaner, turbine/trash - 14 kg/30 lb
Fast Fuel adapter - 4 kg/9 lb
Radio, AM/FM, weatherband, cassette 2 kg/4 lb
Product Link -
Fenders, front and rear roading - 604 kg/1,333 lb
Sliding cab window - 13 kg/28 lb
Secondary steering - 37 kg/72 lb
Guards, Drive Shaft
Visor, front - 5 kg/10 lb
Sound suppression - 103 kg/227 lb
Operator Environment
Wiper, intermittent (rear) - 1 kg/2 lb
Special application end bits - 15 kg/32 lb
Power Train
Computer Aided Earthmoving System (CAES) ready
Starting Aids
Miscellaneous Attachments
Antifreeze -