Caterpillar D9

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Caterpillar D9 is a powerful and large tractor built for heavy-duty work. It's made by Caterpillar, a well-known company that makes big machines for construction and farming. This tractor is 215 inches long, 120 inches wide, and 105 inches tall, making it a very big machine.

The D9 has a strong Caterpillar D353 engine with 6 cylinders. It's a diesel engine that uses a turbocharger to make more power. The engine is liquid-cooled, which helps it run smoothly even when working hard. It has 6 forward gears, allowing the driver to choose the right speed for different jobs. The tractor weighs 66,025 pounds, which helps it push and pull heavy loads. One unique feature is its starter, which uses a small 2-cylinder gas engine to get the big diesel engine going.
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Key Specifications

Transmission: Gear / Torque Converter

Operating Weight: 66025 lb (29948 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Caterpillar D9 vs. Similar Tractors

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Caterpillar D9 is Excellent. It is greater than 100% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Caterpillar D9 is Excellent. It is greater than 100% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Caterpillar D9 is Poor. It is greater than 2% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Caterpillar
Model
D353
Cooling Type
Liquid-Cooled
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged
Cylinders
6
Displacement
1473 ci (24.1 L)
Bore
6.25 in (158.8 mm)
Stroke
8.00 in (203.2 mm)
Rated RPM
1240

Transmission

Type
Gear / Torque Converter
Forward Gears
6