Caterpillar unveiled a new D8 dozer featuring added technology.
For example, Caterpillar says the D8’s elevated sprocket offers better ride and balance than low-drive undercarriages. The Cat C15 engine, meanwhile, offers an increase in horsepower over the previous build to take on a range of dozing, ripping and grading tasks.
The D8 cab now offers more space than the previous design, the company adds. The cab also provides 17 percent more visibility than the previous design.
A 10-in. touchscreen main display has built-in key features assistance to give operators an overview of the machine, technologies and helpful tips. When the machine is in reverse, the standard high-definition rearview camera feed shows prominently in the display.
Additionally, assist-technology features minimize operator input, boost productivity for less experienced operators and decrease effort and fatigue.
The new D8 dozer ships from the factory remote-control ready. Cat Command for Dozing removes the operator from the cab by enabling remote dozer operation when working in hazardous environments.
