D5
The Cat® D5 offers superior performance and the broadest choice of technology features to help you get the most from your dozer. The fully automatic transmission gives you up to 16% better fuel efficiency and more power to the ground than the previous model. Nimble and responsive, it has power for dozing and finesse for grading.
Engine Model
Cat C7.1
Power - Net
170 HP
Emissions
Brazil MAR-1 and UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA
Specification
Value
Engine Model
Cat C7.1
Power - Net
170 HP
Emissions
Brazil MAR-1 and UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA
Net Power - Rated - ISO 9249/SAE J1349
170 HP
Net Power (Rated) - ISO 9249 (DIN)
172 mhp
Note (1)
Rated horsepower at 1770 rpm. Net power advertised is the power available at the engine flywheel when the engine is equipped with a fan, air cleaner and alternator. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture.
Note (2)
Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: 100% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester) * or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer.
Note (3)
Basic machine specs provided below. For complete specifications and dimensions by configuration, blade and track shoe offerings and more, please visit the product download section to view the full Technical Specifications document.
Note (4)
Machine Build Number 17B
Specification
Value
Operating Weight
42042 lb
Specification
Value
Power Train
Fully Automatic 3-Speed
Specification
Value
Fuel Tank
83.2 gal (US)
Specification
Value
Operating Weight
37655 lb
Ground Pressure
6.9 psi
Width of Standard Shoe
24 in
Blade
VPAT
Blade Capacity
4.6 yd³
Specification
Value
Operating Weight
42042 lb
Ground Pressure
4.7 psi
Width of Standard Shoe
33 in
Blade
LGP VPAT
Blade Capacity
5.2 yd³
Specification
Value
Operating Weight
38978 lb
Ground Pressure
6 psi
Width of Standard Shoe
24 in
Blade
VPAT
Blade Capacity
4.6 yd³
Specification
Value
Operating Weight
38008 lb
Ground Pressure
7 psi
Width of Standard Shoe
24 in
Blade
Semi-Universal (SU)
Blade Capacity
5.6 yd³
Specification
Value
Recyclability
97%
Specification
Value
Note (1)
Configurations and features may vary by region. Please consult your Cat dealer for availability in your area.
- Succeeds the D6N/D5R2* in the 127 kW (170 hp) size class with added performance and efficiency.
- Fully automatic 3-speed transmission provides up to 16% better fuel efficiency.
- Push more with up to 13% more power to the ground.
- Improved steering, tighter turning radius, quicker turns at the end of each pass help you finish jobs faster.
- Get more done with seamless acceleration, faster cycle times and more nimble movement around the jobsite.
- No need to shift – just set your desired ground speed and the dozer adjusts for maximum fuel efficiency and power to the ground.
- Agility and ideal machine balance help you achieve high quality grades quickly.
* All comparisons to D6N and D5R2 based on region.
Assist features help make work easier, especially for less experienced operators. Some blade and steering functions are automated so newer operators can work at productivity levels closer to their veteran counterparts. Seasoned operators can enjoy reduced effort and fatigue, along with faster, more accurate results.
Note: Assist features require Premium, High Debris or Heavy Duty cab.
- Cat Grade with Slope Assist™ automatically maintains pre-established blade position without a GNSS/GPS signal – no additional hardware or software needed. For machines with 3D, operators can easily switch back and forth from full 3D automatics to Slope Assist.
- Steer Assist automates track and blade tilt steering. Helps reduce operator fatigue by automatically maintaining straight travel with light loads or heavy loads on flat ground and side slopes. Helps reduce steering inputs up to 75%. No GNSS/GPS required.
- Stable Blade works seamlessly with operator inputs to help produce a smoother surface when operating manually.
- Blade Load Monitor gives you real-time feedback on current load versus the optimal blade load based on your ground conditions. Actively monitors machine load and track slip to help you reach optimal pushing capacity.*
- Traction Control automatically reduces track slip to save you time, fuel and track wear.*
- AutoCarry automates blade lift to help you maintain consistent blade load and reduce track slip.*
- Slope Indicate is included in the main machine display and shows side slope and uphill/downhill grades to help operators with slope work.
- Attachment Ready Option (ARO) provides wiring and mounting provisions for dealer installation of Grade with 3D, Accugrade, UTS, or other grade control systems.
Note: Assist features require Premium, High Debris or Heavy Duty cab.
- Factory integrated Cat Grade with 3D uses GNSS/GPS to control the blade so you can get to design plan faster.
- Cat Grade with 3D has no masts – low profile antennas are integrated into the cab roof and GNSS/GPS receivers are mounted inside the cab for better protection.
- Automatically follow guidance lines from design plans with Steer Assist 3D. Stay on curb lines, centerlines, bottom of slope, etc., without operator effort. Track steering is used under light loads and blade tilt steering may be added under heavy loads.
- Grade operator interface is intuitive and easier to use: 10-inch (254 mm) touchscreen, Android OS platform, operates like a smart phone.
- All Cat Grade systems are compatible with radios and base stations from Trimble, Topcon, and Leica.
- Already invested in a grade infrastructure? You can install grade systems from Trimble, Topcon, and Leica onto the machine.
- Premium, High Debris and Heavy Duty cabs are Third Party Grade Control Ready, equipped with CAN interface, harness pass throughs and mounting features to make it easier to install the grade control system of your choice.
Cat Assist and Grade technologies work in the background to help dozer operators of varied skill levels and are especially beneficial to less experienced operators. To demonstrate just how much these built-in technology features help, Caterpillar put them to the test. Two novice operators and two expert operators took on slot dozing, truck dump spreading/grading in sand, and side slope work. Each operator completed three runs of each task – one in manual, one using Assist technology features, and one using Assist plus Cat Grade with 3D. The team measured productivity*, efficiency**, completion time, final surface quality, and operator inputs.
Slot Dozing
**Material moved per unit of fuel/Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
Study conducted by Caterpillar, August 2022
Note: Grade features require Premium, High Debris or Heavy Duty cab.
Slot Dozing
- Productivity and Efficiency – Novice operators went from 9% lower productivity and efficiency than the experts in manual to matching the experts when using Assist.
- Completion Time – Novice operators took 49% more time than the experts in manual and narrowed the gap to 17% using Assist and to 9% by adding Grade.
- Blade Inputs – Novice operator blade inputs were reduced 45% with Assist, and 55% with Assist plus Grade. Expert operator blade inputs were reduced 32% with Assist, and 53% with Assist plus Grade.
- Surface Quality – Novice operator surface quality improved up to 51% using technology while expert operator surface quality improved up to 27% using technology. Novice operators using technology produced similar surface quality to the expert operators in manual.
- Steering Inputs – Novice and expert operator steering inputs reduced by 75% in forward and by 67% combining forward and reverse.
**Material moved per unit of fuel/Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
Study conducted by Caterpillar, August 2022
Note: Grade features require Premium, High Debris or Heavy Duty cab.
- Spacious cab offers exceptional comfort and productivity.
- Plentiful glass area, steeper hood angle provide excellent forward visibility.
- Optional 10-in (254 mm) touchscreen display with easy-to-use operator interface.
- High Definition rearview camera shows prominently in the main display.
- Optional air suspension seat has multiple adjustments for personalized comfort.
- Entire armrest adjusts forward and backward independent of the seat.
- Distributed cab heating/cooling circulates air more effectively around the operator and helps reduce window fogging/frosting.
- More storage spaces throughout the cab.
- Longer maintenance intervals and remote diagnostics for more uptime.
- Easy access to maintenance points and a new ladder at the back of the machine save you time on daily tasks.
- Reversible hydraulic demand fan helps remove debris while you work, saving cleanout and maintenance time.
- Extended filter life and longer life LED lights help save you time and money.
- Easy access under the cab floor if needed.
- Option allows cab to be removed in about 30 minutes.
- Heavier, more robust machine helps increase uptime and reduce overall operating cost.
- Hydraulic and electrical lines running to the blade are guarded for better protection.
- More robust track roller frame gives you added durability to take on heavier work.
- Heavy Duty Extended Life undercarriage – HDXL DuraLink™ – offers up to 20% more seal life in high impact conditions.
- Cat Abrasion™ undercarriage is your lowest cost-per-hour solution for high abrasion and low impact jobsites. The design offers double the seal life and eliminates bushing turns, reducing your costs up to 50% per hour compared to traditional undercarriage. Reduces link scalloping for smoother operation.
- Product Link™ collects machine data that can be viewed online through web and mobile applications.
- Access information anytime, anywhere with VisionLink® and use it to make informed decisions that boost productivity, lower costs, simplify maintenance, and improve safety and security on your job site.
- The Cat App helps you manage your assets -at any time -right from your smartphone. See fleet location and hours, get critical required maintenance alerts, and even request service from your local Cat dealer.
- Remote Troubleshoot saves time and money by allowing your Cat dealer to perform diagnostic testing remotely.*
- Remote Flash updates on-board software without a technician being present, at a time that is convenient for you, potentially reducing update time by as much as 50%.*
*Contact your Cat dealer for availability date by machine model.
- Waste Handler/Landfill Arrangement is a heavy duty dozer with specialized guarding, striker bars and seals to help protect the machine from impact and airborne/wrapping debris. Cooling is designed for high debris environments and easy cleanout. Cab is designed for high impact and specialized air handling features help deliver cleaner air to the machine. Landfill blades and center-hole track shoes help optimize your waste handler for the job.
- Forestry Arrangement is a heavy duty dozer with optional machine protection like sweeps, screens and added guarding to help protect the machine in harsh conditions. Cooling system is designed for high debris environments, with easy access for cleanout.
