Doppstadt DT 38
Built: 1997–approx. 2005 · Series: Grizzly
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Doppstadt Grizzly DT 38: powerful machine for shredding technology with an 11.1-litre six-cylinder engine, 283 kW and a weight of 12,280 kg
Doppstadt is a German manufacturer of shredding and recycling equipment for green waste, wood and municipal refuse. The Grizzly range covers particularly powerful, self-propelled machines from this line-up; the DT 38 was built from 1997 to around 2005.
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The water-cooled six-cylinder diesel engine with 11,100 cm³ of displacement produces 385 hp, or 283 kW, at 2,100 rpm. At 12,280 kg, 5,090 mm long, 3,750 mm high and 2,600 mm wide, the machine reaches a top speed of 40 km/h with a 2,900 mm wheelbase.
With 283 kW from a large six-cylinder engine and a weight of over 12 tonnes, the DT 38 sits far above the power class of ordinary field tractors and is built to drive shredding and processing equipment for green waste and wood, where high engine output has to be converted continuously into mechanical work at the cutting or grinding unit. A top speed of 40 km/h lets a machine like this move between job sites on its own wheels rather than needing a low-loader for shorter distances.
When buying such a powerful machine used, the condition of the large six-cylinder engine under the heavy load cycling of shredding work matters, particularly oil consumption and the cooling system. Also worth checking are the power transmission to the working unit, wear on bearings and seals, and the overall condition of the chassis given this high weight.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Grizzly DT 38, Doppstadt (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 385 hp (283 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,100 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 11,100 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,090 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,600 mmcorrect |
| Height | 3,750 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 450 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 12,280 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Front tyres | 540/38 R 38 oder 480/80 R38correct |
| Rear tyres | 440/38 R 28 oder 440/80 R38correct |
| Top speed | 40 km/hcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 23 kW/t (283 kW / 12.3 t)
Power class: Heavy (> 180 hp)
Stronger than 99% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Doppstadt DT 38 have?
The Doppstadt DT 38 delivers 385 hp.
How much does the Doppstadt DT 38 weigh?
The unladen weight is 12,280 kg.
What engine does the Doppstadt DT 38 have?
6 cylinders, 11,100 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Doppstadt DT 38 go?
Top speed is 40 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Doppstadt DT 38?
5,090 mm × 2,600 mm × 3,750 mm.
When was the Doppstadt DT 38 built?
Production years: 1997–ca. 2005.
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.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- 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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