Caterpillar D3B Crawler

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The Caterpillar D3B is a model in the Caterpillar Crawler Tractor series. The engine delivers 48.5 kW, has 4 cylinders, with a displacement of 5,201.3 cm³. Rated speed is 2,400 rpm. The unladen weight is 6,877 kg. Ground clearance is 307.8 mm. The tank holds 114.3 litres. The gearbox has 3 forward gears. There are also 3 reverse gears. The pump delivers 55.3 l/min. Working pressure is 172.4 bar. The cooling system holds 20.1 litres. The oil fill is 12.1 litres. The electrical system runs on 12 V. The engine fitted is the 3,204. The Caterpillar Crawler Tractor series covers 152 models. Rated output within it ranges from 32.1 to 633.8 kW; the D3B sits at the bottom of that range with 48.5 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the D3B LGP below it with 48 kW and the D3C LGP-S Series II above it with 52.2 kW. 1091 Caterpillar models across 47 series are on record. The model is listed under Mining equipment. 18 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine model3,204correct
Power48.5 kWcorrect
Rated speed2,400 rpmcorrect
Cylinders4correct
Displacement5,201.3 cm³correct
Aspirationnaturally aspiratedcorrect
Coolant capacity20.1 lcorrect
Engine oil capacity12.1 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Ground clearance307.8correct
Unladen weight6,877 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gearbox typePlanetary powershift transmissioncorrect
Forward gears3correct
Reverse gears3correct
System voltage12 Vcorrect

Working data

Pump flow55.3 l/mincorrect
Hydraulic pressure172.4correct
Fuel tank capacity114.3 lcorrect

Other data

Height2,667correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 7.1 kW/t (48 kW / 6.9 t)

Stronger than 11% of the mining equipment in the register — out of 945 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Caterpillar D3B have?

The Caterpillar D3B delivers 48.5 kW.

How much does the Caterpillar D3B weigh?

The unladen weight is 6,877 kg.

What engine does the Caterpillar D3B have?

4 cylinders, 5,201 cm³ displacement.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.

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