SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar D5G vs Volvo L45
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar D5G and the Volvo L45. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar D5G73.8 kW (99 HP)
Volvo L4573.8 kW (99 hp)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar D5G9320.0 kg (20547.1 lbs)
Volvo L457928.8 kg (17480 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar D5G Crawler Dozers | Volvo L45 Crawler Dozers |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Crawler Dozer | Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 73.8 kW (99 HP) | 73.8 kW (99 hp) |
| Operating Weight | 9320.0 kg (20547.1 lbs) | 7928.8 kg (17480 lbs) |
| Engine Manufacturer | Caterpillar | — |
| Engine Model | 3046 T | BF4M 1013 |
| Gross Power | 73.8 kW (99 HP) | 79.8 kW (107 hp) |
| Net Power | 67.1 kW (90 HP) | 73.8 kW (99 hp) |
| Displacement | 4998.1 cc (305 cu in.) | 4760.5 cc (290.5 cu in.) |
| Bore | 9.4 cm (3.7 in.) | — |
| Stroke | 11.9 cm (4.7 in.) | — |
| Max Speed Forward | 9.0 km/h (5.6 mph) | — |
| Max Speed Reverse | 9.7 km/h (6 mph) | — |
| Ground Pressure | 0.4 bar (5.4 psi) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 187.4 l (49.5 gal) | 130.2 l (34.4 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 13.2 l (3.5 gal) | 12.1 l (3.2 gal) |
| Cooling System Capacity | 16.3 l (4.3 gal) | — |
| Final Drives Capacity | 14.8 l (3.9 gal) | — |
| Cab Height | 274.3 cm (108.0 in.) | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Width Over Track | 207.3 cm (81.6 in.) | — |
| Length Overall | 435.9 cm (171.6 in.) | — |
| Length of Track on Ground | 320.0 cm (126.0 in.) | — |
| Track Gauge | 155.4 cm (61.2 in.) | — |
| Drum Width | 27.4 cm (10.8 in.) | — |
| Drum Diameter | 25.4 cm (10 in.) | — |
| Ground Clearance | 39.6 cm (15.6 in.) | 30.5 cm (12 in) |
| Ground Contact Area | 600279548.8 cm³ (36631225.1 cu in.) | — |
| No of Shoes Per Side | 39 | — |
| No of Track Rollers Per Side | 7 | — |
| Shoe Size | 51.1 cm (20.1 in.) | — |
| Type Ripper | Parallelogram | — |
| Weight (Operating) | 9320.0 kg (20547.1 lbs) | — |
| Weight | — | 7928.8 kg (17480 lbs) |
| Tipping Capacity | — | 5601.9 kg (12350 lbs) |
| Max Speed | — | 35.1 km/h (21.8 mph) |
| No Of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Aspiration | — | Turbocharged |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | — | 55 amps |
| Operating Voltage | — | 24 V |
| Rated Speed | — | 2100 RPM |
| Torque Speed | — | 1400 RPM |
| Peak Torque | — | 420.0 N-m (309.8 lbs ft) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | — | 110.2 l (29.1 gal) |
| Differential Front Capacity | — | 7.9 l (2.1 gal) |
| Differential Rear Capacity | — | 10.2 l (2.7 gal) |
| No of Forward Gears | — | 3 |
| No of Reverse Gears | — | 3 |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | — | 20 ° |
| Max Speed (Forward) | — | 35.1 km/h (21.8 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | — | 16.1 km/h (10 mph) |
| Pump Flow | — | 106.4 LPM (28.1 GPM) |
| Relief Pressure | — | 250.0 bar (3626 psi) |
| Raise Lift Arms | — | 6 sec |
| Lower Lift Time | — | 5 sec |
| Bucket Dump Time | — | 1.5 sec |
| Tipping Load | — | 5601.9 kg (12350 lbs) |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | — | 1.6 m³ (2.1 cu yds) |
| Bucket Width | — | 213.4 cm (84 in) |
| Breakout Force | — | _ - |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | — | 91.4 cm (36 in) |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | — | 274.3 cm (108 in) |
| Turning Radius | — | 487.7 cm (192 in) |
| Wheelbase | — | 243.8 cm (96 in) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | — | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Overall Length | — | 609.6 cm (240 in) |
| Width Over Tires | — | 213.4 cm (84 in) |
| Tire Size | — | 15.5-25 |
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