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Caterpillar D8N
The Caterpillar D8N is a track type tractor built by Caterpillar. Most units reaching the used market were built around 1989. It is very common in the North American used market. About 57% of units have an enclosed cab, 76% of those with air conditioning. Units are fairly standardised (consistency score 78). Typical hours at resale: over 10,000 h.
Overview
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Type | Track Type Tractors |
| Category | Track Type Tractor, Dozer |
| Size class | 200-300 hp |
| Built around | 1989 |
| Used-market presence | very common |
| Hours at resale | over 10,000 h |
| Enclosed cab | 57% of units |
| Air conditioning | 76% of enclosed units |
| Configuration consistency | 78 / 100 |
How units are configured
Share of units observed in the used market with each option.
| Cab | OROPS 43% EROPS w AC 43% EROPS 14% |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Standard 89% Powershift 11% |
| Hydraulics | 2 Valve 96% 3 Valve 4% 4 Valve 1% |
| Blade type | Semi U 84% Straight 7% U 7% Angle 1% PAT 0% |
| Ripper | Multi Shank 57% Single Shank 43% |
| Travel controls | Differential Steer 100% Finger Tip 0% |
Other Caterpillar D8 variants
| Model | Size | Built around | Used market | Enclosed cab |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar D8E | 200-300 hp | 1956 | rare | — |
| Caterpillar D8 | 200-300 hp | 1956 | rare | — |
| Caterpillar D8F | 200-300 hp | 1958 | rare | — |
| Caterpillar D8H | 200-300 hp | 1970 | very common | 9% |
| Caterpillar D8K | 200-300 hp | 1978 | very common | 27% |
| Caterpillar D8L | 200-300 hp | 1984 | very common | 67% |
| Caterpillar D8NNSUC | 200-300 hp | 1990 | known | — |
| Caterpillar D8R | 200-300 hp | 1997 | rare | — |
| Caterpillar D8RLRC | 200-300 hp | 1997 | common | 77% |
| Caterpillar D8RII | 200-300 hp | 2002 | known | 100% |
Comparable machines from other brands
| Model | Make | Size | Built around | Used market | Enclosed cab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Komatsu D155A-1 | Komatsu | 200-300 hp | 1985 | common | 51% |
| Dresser TD25 | Dresser | 200-300 hp | 1978 | known | 35% |
| Komatsu D155 | Komatsu | 200-300 hp | 1984 | known | 67% |
| Fiat Allis FD30 | Fiat Allis | 200-300 hp | 1983 | known | 64% |
| Komatsu D135A-1 | Komatsu | 200-300 hp | 1995 | known | 97% |
| Komatsu D355 | Komatsu | 200-300 hp | 1989 | known | 90% |
| Komatsu D155AX | Komatsu | 200-300 hp | 1997 | known | 95% |
| Komatsu D375A | Komatsu | 200-300 hp | 1989 | known | 81% |
Source
Configuration profiles derived from North American auction records, used with the data owner's permission. Figures describe units observed in the used market, not factory specifications.