How big is a caterpillar D3 diesel engine?

Regular old D3. it has a weight of 10,600 lbs, not the 15 that everyone is saying. I would have taken pictures but for some weird reason I felt like I’d jinx the whole operation by snapping pictures. I’ve got the scale tickets though. A D3 is not really a big piece of equipment, small but damn heavy.

When did I buy my first cat D3B?

Discussion in ‘ Dozers ‘ started by 99580l, Sep 11, 2010 . Hey guys, I just bought a late 1980s Cat D3B to use around my place. I specifically wanted a smaller machine so i could get around easier between trees and such.

Is the cat D3B a good solid machine?

Hey guys, I just bought a late 1980s Cat D3B to use around my place. I specifically wanted a smaller machine so i could get around easier between trees and such. It seems like a good solid machine but it does need some attention. Specifically it needs the brakes adjusted or replaced as they require quite a bit if pressure to turn the machine.

What kind of motor oil does a D3B use?

I use 30W motor oil in my trans/bevel gears and just regular hydraulic fluid for hydraulics. Mine is a 1987 D3B. I’ll also throw out a couple questions: mine is horrible about cranking.

Is there a Repair Manual for a D3B?

I don’t have a repair manual for this Cat but have read an older D3 manual. There it says that the steering clutch has to be removed, press off the hub and then you can remove the final. Would this apply to the D3C?

I use 30W motor oil in my trans/bevel gears and just regular hydraulic fluid for hydraulics. Mine is a 1987 D3B. I’ll also throw out a couple questions: mine is horrible about cranking.

How big is a caterpillar D3 diesel engine?