SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar D8K vs Volvo L180E
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar D8K and the Volvo L180E. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar D8K223.7 kW (300 HP)
Volvo L180E223.7 kW (300 hp)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar D8K31980.0 kg (70503.9 lbs)
Volvo L180E26399.1 kg (58200 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar D8K Crawler Dozers | Volvo L180E Crawler Dozers |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Crawler Dozer | Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 223.7 kW (300 HP) | 223.7 kW (300 hp) |
| Operating Weight | 31980.0 kg (70503.9 lbs) | 26399.1 kg (58200 lbs) |
| Engine Manufacturer | Caterpillar | — |
| Engine Model | D342 | D12C LC E2 |
| Gross Power | 223.7 kW (300 HP) | 225.9 kW (303 hp) |
| Displacement | 20400.3 cc (1244.9 cu in.) | 12000.3 cc (732.3 cu in.) |
| Transmission Type | PowerShift | Volvo HTE220 |
| Number of Forward Gears | 3 | — |
| Number of Reverse Gears | 3 | — |
| Max Speed Forward | 10.9 km/h (6.8 mph) | — |
| Max Speed Reverse | 13.5 km/h (8.4 mph) | — |
| Ground Pressure | 0.9 bar (12.8 psi) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 640.1 l (169.1 gal) | 370.2 l (97.8 gal) |
| Cab Height | 341.4 cm (134.4 in.) | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Width Over Track | 280.4 cm (110.4 in.) | — |
| Length Overall | 658.4 cm (259.2 in.) | — |
| Length without Blade | 527.3 cm (207.6 in.) | — |
| Length of Track on Ground | 317.0 cm (124.8 in.) | — |
| Track Gauge | 213.4 cm (84.0 in.) | — |
| Ground Clearance | 45.7 cm (18.0 in.) | 30.5 cm (12 in) |
| Ground Contact Area | 89409.7 cm³ (5456.1 cu in.) | — |
| No of Track Rollers Per Side | 5 | — |
| Shoe Size | 56.1 cm (22.1 in.) | — |
| Weight (Operating) | 31980.0 kg (70503.9 lbs) | — |
| Weight | — | 26399.1 kg (58200 lbs) |
| Tipping Capacity | — | 20770.0 kg (45790 lbs) |
| Max Speed | — | 37.3 km/h (23.2 mph) |
| No Of Cylinders | — | 6 |
| Aspiration | — | Turbocharged |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | — | 55 amps |
| Operating Voltage | — | 24 V |
| Rated Speed | — | 1400 RPM |
| Torque Speed | — | 1200 RPM |
| Net Power | — | 223.7 kW (300 hp) |
| Peak Torque | — | 1700.1 N-m (1253.9 lbs ft) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | — | 48.1 l (12.7 gal) |
| Cooling Capacity | — | 70.0 l (18.5 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | — | 156.3 l (41.3 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | — | 45.0 l (11.9 gal) |
| Differential Front Capacity | — | 45.0 l (11.9 gal) |
| Differential Rear Capacity | — | 55.3 l (14.6 gal) |
| No of Forward Gears | — | 4 |
| No of Reverse Gears | — | 4 |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | — | 30 ° |
| Max Speed (Forward) | — | 37.3 km/h (23.2 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | — | 37.3 km/h (23.2 mph) |
| Pump Flow | — | 234.3 LPM (61.9 GPM) |
| Relief Pressure | — | 250.0 bar (3626 psi) |
| Raise Lift Arms | — | 7.2 sec |
| Lower Lift Time | — | 3.7 sec |
| Bucket Dump Time | — | 2 sec |
| Tipping Load | — | 20770.0 kg (45790 lbs) |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | — | 4.6 m³ (6 cu yds) |
| Bucket Width | — | 335.3 cm (132 in) |
| Breakout Force | — | 21055.7 kg (46420 lbs) |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | — | 152.4 cm (60 in) |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | — | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Turning Radius | — | 731.5 cm (288 in) |
| Wheelbase | — | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | — | 457.2 cm (180 in) |
| Overall Length | — | 914.4 cm (360 in) |
| Width Over Tires | — | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Tire Size | — | 26.5 R25 L3 |
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