1970 Caterpillar D8H Crawler Dozer

Engine

7-cyl

Engine hours

2,311 hours

Fuel

Diesel

Location

East Bloomfield, NY 14443

Seller

Town of East Bloomfield Hwy-NY

Pickup

7229 Route NY 5 & US 20, East Bloomfield, NY 14443

Fleet # - Year - 1970 Make - CAT Model - D8H Body Style - Crawler Dozer Serial Number - ..... Odometer Numbers - Hours - 2311 Engine Make/Model - turbocharged diesel engine Cyl - 6 or 7? Fuel Type - Diesel Transmission Name - Power-shift 3 Speeds Forward/Reverse Transmission Type - Hydrostatic Single Axle/Dual Axle - Dual Tracks Tire Size/Type - 25-1/2" wide steel tracks Tire Condition - Fair Plow Size - Blade is approx. 149" wide Dump Box Size - Drivetrain - GVWR - Base weight estimated at 47,000lbs. Does the unit operate? - Yes Does the vehicle start? - Yes Are keys available? - Yes Ownership Information - Bill of Sale Only (No Title) Mechanical Condition - Fair Mechanical Notes - It starts runs and drives. However, the rear right final drive is starting to weep oil but is operational, tracks are in fair to good shape Body Condition - Fair Body Notes - It is solid with average wear, view images Interior Condition - Fair Misc Info - It comes with two manuals as shown in the photos The following general information is web-sourced and may contain variances from the subject unit: The 1970 Caterpillar D8H Crawler Dozerhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caterpillar_D8",null,null,[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[]],16,null,"Caterpillar D8 - Wikipedia","History * 1935: RD8 (132 hp [98 kW]) introduced. * 1937: The \"R\" prefix dropped, D8 debuts. * 1940s: D8 2U Series (148 hp [110 kW]) introduced. * 1950: D8 new front-rounded grill that would last until D8K was replaced by D8L in 1982. * 1953: SD8-LGP produced 1953-59 for military use in Greenland and Antarctica. The \"S\" indicates the frame was stretched and came with 48\" or 54\" wide pads with a 15'-16' blade. ... * 1955: 1H Series D8 ends production; 191 hp (142 kW) D8E and D8D introduced with new 1,246-cubic-inch (20,420 cc) displacement (CID) D342 diesel engine. ... * 1956: D8D replaced by D8G. * 1956: D8E replaced by D8F. * 1958: 235 hp (175 kW) D8H introduced. * 1965: Power increased to 270 hp (200 kW) * 1970: D8 46a 48a power increased 280 hp (210 kW) * 1974: 300 hp (220 kW) D8K replaced the D8H. * 1982: 335 hp (250 kW) D8L replaced D8K. ... * 1984: D8L SA (special application) for farming applications premiers. ... * 1987: D8N (285 hp [213 kW]) with differential steer transmission, the first track-type Caterpillar tractor to have one (the new D8N was smaller than the old D8L size, which was replaced by the new D9N model). * 1996: 305 hp (227 kW) D8R replaced D8N. * 2000: D8R Series 2 replaced the D8R. * 2004: 310 hp (230 kW) D8T ACERT replaced D8R Series 2.","https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q\u003dtbn:ANd9GcSB4B5oTnuw1uWokQpgzjXA_5rX5TVot8p3tcYow797_9x93vlzBwcelnXDLCGG3GjQCNvU1KOAkDFjLZs","Wikipedia","https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/faviconV2?url\u003dhttps://en.wikipedia.org\u0026client\u003dAIM\u0026size\u003d128\u0026type\u003dFAVICON\u0026fallback_opts\u003dTYPE,SIZE,URL",[[1786990623449894,89729606,976785735],null,null,null,null,[[0,0,0,9]]],null,"aac2b05b-e057-4902-8d4e-3518d078539d"]]--> is an iconic 47,000+ pound heavy-duty earthmoving machine powered by a 270-to-280 horsepower turbocharged diesel engine, serving as a legendary and rugged workhorse for major construction, mining, and land-clearing projects worldwide. Core Specifications Engine: D342 turbocharged diesel engine (7-cylinder configuration in many variants of this era), bumped to 280 HP around 1970 for the 46A/48A series. Operating Weight: Roughly 47,000 to 50,000+ pounds depending on attachments like blades, winches, or rippers. Transmission: Reliable Cat power-shift transmission for smooth on-the-go gear changes under heavy loads. Steering/Control: Steering clutches and brakes controlled via hand levers and foot pedals. Design & Legacy The "H" Series Impact: Introduced originally in 1958, the D8H revolutionized heavy grading and pushing power, setting global industry standards for reliability. Undercarriage: Built with a heavy-duty track-type frame designed to absorb severe shock loads in rocky or uneven terrain. Attachments: Frequently paired with a large semi-U or straight tilting blade and often retrofitted with rear multi-shank rippers or winches (such as the Hyster winch). Terms of Sale: All sales are final. No refunds will be issued. This item is being sold as is, where is, with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected this item and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this item at the buyer request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the item. Seller is NOT responsible for providing tools or heavy equipment to aid in removal. Items left on seller premises after this removal deadline will revert back to possession of the seller, with no refund.

Sold lots

10

Median

$29,150

Low

$3,550

High

$47,200

Sold lots in the same category. Too few matched the make and model.

• 
  1974 Caterpillar D8H Dozer

  Lenora, KS
  $1,150
• 
  1971 Caterpillar SME Grader

  Greensburg, PA
  $1,055
• 
  1966 Caterpillar 112F Motor Grader

  Miles, TX
  $500
• 
  1980 Caterpillar D7G Crawler Tractor

  Lake City, FL
  $15,000
• 
  1984 Caterpillar 621B Conventional Scraper

  Norman, OK
  $8,700
• 
  1989 Caterpillar D4C Dozer

  Port Hadlock, WA
  $7,200
• 
  1995 Caterpillar D5HXL

  Cordele, GA
  $3,990
• 
  1995 Caterpillar 120G Road Motor Grader

  Dover, TN
  $13,000
• 
  1995 Caterpillar 615C

  Fort Payne, AL
  $6,100
• 
  1995 Caterpillar 12G Grader

  Lewisburg, TN
  $3,550
• 
  1998 Caterpillar D5M XL Dozer

  Newkirk, OK
  $40,500
• 
  1998 Caterpillar 140H Motor Grader

  Craig, CO
  $38,500