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1978 Caterpillar D8K

Overview

Year
1978
Make
Caterpillar
Model
D8K
Hours
326 hrs
Category
Bulldozers
Stock #
A0091827
Serial #
77V11709
Location
Powell Butte, OR

Description

This 1978 Caterpillar D8K crawler dozer is on the ground in Powell Butte, OR. Hours at the time of listing: 326. Ask us and we will walk out to the machine and read it again.

Blade and weight figures are a 14 ft blade, a 9.7 yd³ blade capacity and an engine rated at 300 hp. The sheet adds an engine rated at 285 hp and a forward max speed of 6.8 mph. Treat those as model reference figures and confirm the critical ones against the machine.

It is listed with 22 in Single Grouser Track Shoes, Open Operator Station, Sweeps and 4 Cylinder Single-Shank Ripper.

Stock number A0091827 (serial 77V11709). Available as a single unit out of Powell Butte, OR - we can arrange inspection or transport.

Features & options

  • Open Operator Station
  • 168 in Wide U-Blade w/ Single Tilt
  • 4 Cylinder Single-Shank Ripper
  • Sweeps
  • 22 in Single Grouser Track Shoes

Specifications

Engine Power300 hp
Net Power285 hp
Operating Weight70,503 lbs
Fuel Capacity170 gal
Blade Capacity9.7 yd³
Blade Width14 ft
Track Width22 in
Transmission TypePowershift
Number of Forward Gears3
Number of Reverse Gears3
Max Speed - Forward6.8 mph
Max Speed - Reverse8.4 mph
Length w/o Blade16.1 ft
Width Over Tracks9.2 ft
Height to Top of Cab10.6 ft
Serial Number / VIN77V11709
Hour Meter / Odometer326 hrs, are on the replacement meter and the actual hours on the unit are unknown.
Exterior LightsNot operational
Seat BeltsOperational
Safety Lock Out/StopOperational
Seats/ArmrestsSeat backrest has come off of frame but will rest in position when placed upright
Engine Oil PressureThe gauge registers in the operating range.
GaugesOperational
Limited Function CheckThe main components are in place and operational as noted.
EngineNo US EPA Label Present
Blow-by (subjective visual observation)No noticeable vapor or pressure
StarterOperational
Limited Function CheckThe engine started and ran with smoke that mostly cleared. Seller will provide a folder of work performed on machine including an engine swap/rebuild. Seller states that the rebuilt engine has less than 30 hours on it.
TransmissionOperational
Limited Function Check (Drivetrain-Track)The drivetrain was operational without a load.

Specifications are manufacturer reference values and may vary by configuration. Please confirm critical specs before purchase.

Located in Powell Butte, OR

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