Caterpillar D5C Series III Crawler
Series: D5C
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Caterpillar D5C Series III track-type tractor with Cat 3046 engine: LGP, XL and Hystat versions, 4,998 cm³ displacement, 8,428 to 8,972 kg operating weight, 2,740 mm overall height
The Caterpillar D5C is a compact track-type tractor from Caterpillar's D series, powered by the four-cylinder Cat 3046 engine. The suffixes in the model name mark different undercarriage and drivetrain variants: LGP stands for Low Ground Pressure with wider track shoes and lower ground pressure, XL for an extended undercarriage with added stability, Hystat for the hydrostatic drive variant as opposed to the standard power-shift version, and Series III denotes the third generation of the D5C.
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The register lists here five versions with a uniform displacement of 4,998.1 cm³ from the Cat 3046 engine. Operating weight ranges from 8,427.7 to 8,972.1 kg, overall height stands at 2,740 mm across all five variants.
In its size class, the D5C ranks among the smaller track-type tractors for earthmoving, grading and site preparation in construction and open-pit mining, where it is used for haul roads, overburden movement and site preparation alongside larger machines; competitors in this segment include Komatsu and John Deere.
On a used purchase, undercarriage wear and play count as the largest cost factor on track-type tractors, on Hystat versions the condition of the drive hydraulic pumps and motors, the condition of the blade and any ripper, cracks in the frame, and the operating hours and service history of the Cat 3046 engine and its injection pump.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Caterpillar D5C, Caterpillar (Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Engine model | Cat 3046correct |
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| Displacement | 4,998.1 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Height | 2,740 mmcorrect |
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| Ground clearance | 384correct |
| Unladen weight | 8,427.7 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Forward gears | 3correct |
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| Reverse gears | 3correct |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 157.1 lcorrect |
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Other data
| Cab height | 2,740.2correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Caterpillar D5C Series III weigh?
The unladen weight is 8,428 kg.
What engine does the Caterpillar D5C Series III have?
4,998 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.
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