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Caterpillar D5

19,170 kg170 hp4.2 m³ blade32.6 kPaMedian €30k · 1 listed · 0 below

Side elevationCaterpillar D5
Caterpillar D5 side elevation
Operating weight
19,170 kg
Fig · proportional to datasheet · crawler dozer
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Median€30k
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MakeCaterpillar
ModelD5
Specification · Comparison

How the D5 lines up in its class.

Nearest competitors auto-selected by category and weight class. Specs from manufacturer datasheets; prices from recent dealer listings.

At a glance
Weight class
19 t
54 t
27 t
Power
Engine
Cat C7.1
Liebherr D 9508 A7-04
Komatsu SAA6D125E-7
Power
170 hp
422 hp
264 hp
Peak torque
1,268 Nm
Fuel tank
315 L
840 L
470 L
Dimensions
Operating weight
19,170 kg
53,460 kg
30,670 kg
Length
7,040 mm
7,325 mm
Width (over blade)
3,960 mm
4,389 mm
3,580 mm
Height to cab
3,250 mm
3,972 mm
3,322 mm
Undercarriage
Shoe width
840 mm
610 mm
660 mm
Track on ground
2,794 mm
3,550 mm
3,050 mm
Ground pressure
32.6 kPa
51 kPa
Working range
Blade width
3,960 mm
4,389 mm
3,580 mm
Blade capacity
4.2 m³
13.6 m³
7 m³
Drive
Transmission
Fully automatic 3-speed
Hydrostatic HST, infinitely variable
Komatsu TORQFLOW — planetary gear, electronically controlled, auto/manual 3F3R
Travel speed
9.8 km/h
10.5 km/h
10.1 km/h
Market
Median ask · EU
€30k
€545k
€65k
Price range
€30k€30k
€545k€545k
€65k€65k
Active listings
1
1
1
Specs · manufacturer datasheetsPrices · recent dealer listings, trailing window
About · Caterpillar D5

Overview

The Caterpillar D5 is a compact crawler bulldozer in the 13–16-tonne class, introduced in 2018. It is powered by a Cat C4.4 ACERT engine producing 130 hp. The D5 is available in standard-track, XW (extra-wide), and LGP configurations. Cat's Stable Blade load-sensing hydraulics is standard. The cab was revised from older D5 variants, with improved visibility and an integrated Cat Grade technology mounting point.

Typical applications

Where this machine is used

Small to medium civil engineering contractors, landscaping companies, and municipal works departments across Europe use the D5. In the Netherlands, the LGP variant is used for coastal and agricultural land drainage projects where compact dimensions allow access in areas closed to larger machines. Belgian and German contractors use standard-track D5 machines for residential and commercial site preparation, sub-base grading, and utility trench backfilling. Reduced operating weight allows transport on standard flatbed trailers without a heavy transport permit.

Used-market inspection

What to check before buying

As a 2018-onwards model, most used D5 machines have detailed service histories. Confirm the AdBlue/DEF system is functioning correctly. Tier 4 Final systems require regular SCR catalyst inspection. Inspect LGP track frames for lateral loading damage. Early production (2018–2019) machines had a software update for the hydrostatic drive control; confirm this has been applied before purchase.

Current market

Price position

The D5 competes with the Komatsu D51PX and John Deere 750J in the compact dozer segment. Tier 4 Final compliance gives it unrestricted access to emission-controlled urban sites. Used D5 values are firm due to the young age of the available population and limited supply of low-hour machines. Demand from Dutch and Belgian municipal contractors has been consistent, particularly for LGP variants.

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