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Caterpillar

834K Wheel Dozer

Engine Model

Cat® C18 

Operating Weight

105271 lb

Blade Capacities

7,9 – 22,2 m3 (10,3 – 29,0 yd3)

Overview

Cat Wheel Dozers are designed with durability built in, ensuring maximum availability through multiple life cycles. With optimized performance and simplified serviceability, our machines allow you to support your job site efficiently and safely while lowering owning and operating costs. Introduced in the mid-1960’s, the 834 has been the industry leader for almost 50 years. Focused on helping our customers succeed, we have continued to build upon each new series. The 834K continues our legacy of reliability, performance, safety, operator comfort, serviceability, and efficiency.

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Exterior

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Interior

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Specifications

  • Engine
    Spec Value
    Engine Model Cat® C18 
    Net Power 496 HP
    Bore 5.7 in
    Stroke 7.2 in
    Displacement 1105 in³
    Torque Rise 52 %
    Rated Speed 1900 r/min
    Net - SAE J1349 496 HP
    Peak Power Speed 1500 r/min
    Peak Torque - 1,300 rpm 2092 lb/ft
    Gross - SAE J1349 562 HP
    Emissions U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV Technology, Tier 3 Equivalent, Tier 2 Equivalent
  • Transmission
    Spec Value
    Direct Drive - Forward 2 7.7 mile/h
    Direct Drive - Forward 3 13.7 mile/h
    Direct Drive - Reverse 1 4.5 mile/h
    Direct Drive - Reverse 2 8.1 mile/h
    Direct Drive - Reverse 3 14.3 mile/h
    Forward - 3 12.6 mile/h
    Direct Drive - Forward 1 Lock-up disabled
    Transmission Type Cat planetary power shift
    Forward - 2 7.2 mile/h
    Forward - 4 22 mile/h
    Reverse - 1 4.2 mile/h
    Forward - 1 4.2 mile/h
    Reverse - 2 7.6 mile/h
    Reverse - 3 13.3 mile/h
    Direct Drive - Forward 4 23.9 mile/h
  • Brakes
    Spec Value
    Brakes ISO 3450: 2011
  • Axles
    Spec Value
    Front Fixed
    Rear Trunnion
    Oscillation Angle ±13°
  • Weights
    Spec Value
    Operating Weight 105271 lb
  • Service Refill Capacities
    Spec Value
    Cooling System 31.7 gal (US)
    Crankcase 15.9 gal (US)
    Transmission 31.7 gal (US)
    Differential - Final Drives - Front 49.1 gal (US)
    Differential - Final Drives - Rear 49.1 gal (US)
    Hydraulic System - Tank Only 37 gal (US)
    Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank 8.7 gal (US)
    Hydraulic System Factory Fill 63.4 gal (US)
    Fuel Tank 209.5 gal (US)
  • Operating Specifications
    Spec Value
    Blade Capacities 7,9 – 22,2 m3 (10,3 – 29,0 yd3)
    Operating Weight 105271 lb
  • Sound Performance
    Spec Value
    Interior Sound Level - Standard 72 dB(A)
    Exterior Sound Level - Standard 111 dB(A)
    Exterior Sound Level - Suppression 109 dB(A)
    Interior Sound Level - Suppression 71 dB(A)
  • Dimensions
    Spec Value
    Length - Front of Tire 28.4 ft
    Centerline of Front Axle to Hitch 7.5 ft
    Length - Straight Blade on Ground 32.6 ft
    Wheel Base 14.9 ft
    Ground Clearance 1.7 ft
    Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Bumper 10.5 ft
    Height - Top of Hood 10.9 ft
    Ground Clearance - Bumper 3.1 ft
    Length - Universal Blade on Ground 34.4 ft
    Height - Top of Cab 13.7 ft
    Height - Top of Air Cleaner 12.8 ft
  • Blades
    Spec Value
    Blade Capacities 7,9-22,2 m3 (10,3-29,0 yd.3)
  • Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt
    Spec Value
    Pilot Maximum Flow 13.7 gal/min
    Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt 4641 psi
    Cylinders, Double Acting - Left and Right Tilt, Bore and Stroke 140 mm × 230 mm (5.5 in × 9.1 in)
    Pilot Relief Valve Setting 580 psi
    Maximum Flow at 1,900 rpm 153 gal/min
    Lift/Tilt System - Circuit Pilot operated LS valve with EH
    Lift/Tilt System Variable displacement piston
    Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke 139.75 mm × 1021 mm (5.5 in × 40.2 in)
    Pilot System Variable displacement piston
  • Hydraulic System - Steering
    Spec Value
    Maximum Flow 65.8 gal/min
    Steering System - Pump Piston, variable displacement
    Relief Valve Setting - Steering 3495 psi
    Steering Cycle Times - High Idle 3.1 s
    Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle 5.7 s
    Steering System - Circuit Pilot, load sensing
    Total Steering Angle 86 °

Standard Equipment

NOTE

  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

ELECTRICAL

  • Alarm, back-up
  • Alternator (100 amp)
  • Batteries, maintenance-free
  • Deutsch terminal connectors
  • Electrical system (24V)
  • Lighting system, halogen (front and rear), access stairway
  • Starter, electric (heavy-duty)
  • Starting receptacle for emergency starts

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

  • Air conditioner
  • Cab, sound suppressed and pressurized
  • Internal four-post rollover protective structure (ROPS/FOPS), radio ready (entertainment) includes antenna, speakers and converter (12V, 15 amp), 12V power port, tinted glass
  • Cigar lighter (12V, 15 amp) and ashtray
  • Coat hook
  • Electro-Hydraulic tilt, tip controls
  • Heater and defroster
  • Horn, electric
  • Light, cab (dome)
  • Lock-up clutch disable switch
  • Lunchbox and beverage holders
  • Monitoring system (VIMS 3G)
  • Action alert system, three category
  • Instrumentation, gauges: - Engine coolant temperature - Fuel level - Hydraulic oil temperature - Speedometer/tachometer - Transmission oil temperature - Instrumentation, warning indicators - Axle/brake oil temperature (front/rear) - Brake oil pressure - Electrical system, low voltage - Engine intake/combustion air temperature - Engine oil pressure - Engine overspeed - Fuel pressure - Hydraulic oil filter status - Parking brake status - Transmission filter status - Cat Vision (rear vision camera)
  • Mirrors, rearview (externally mounted)
  • Rimpull select switch
  • Seat, Comfort Series (cloth), air suspension
  • Seat belt, retractable, 76 mm (3 in) wide
  • STIC control system with steering lock
  • Tilt and lift control system lock
  • Transmission gear indicator
  • Wet-arm wipers/washers (front and rear)
  • Intermittent front wiper

POWER TRAIN

  • Brakes, full hydraulic, enclosed, wet-disc
  • Multiple disc service brakes
  • Case drain filters
  • Demand fan
  • Engine, Cat C18 MEUI, ATAAC, ADEM™ IV controller
  • Fuel priming pump (electric)
  • Parking brake
  • Precleaner, engine air intake
  • Radiator, Next Generation Modular
  • Radiator (NGMR)
  • Separated cooling system
  • Starting aid (ether) automatic
  • Throttle lock
  • Torque converter, impeller clutch with lock-up control system and rimpull control system (switch and dial in cab)
  • Transmission, planetary, autoshift (4F/3R)

OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT

  • Doors, service access (locking)
  • Engine, crankcase, 500 hour interval with CH-4 oil
  • Grouped Electronic Clutch Pressure
  • Control, remote mounted pressure taps
  • Hitch, drawbar with pin
  • Hood, metallic with lockable service doors
  • Hydraulic oil cooler
  • Muffler (under hood)
  • Oil sampling valves
  • Stairway, left side (rear access)
  • Steering, load sensing
  • Vandalism protection caplocks
  • Venturi stack

TIRES, RIMS AND WHEELS

  • A tire must be selected from the mandatory attachments section - base machine price includes a tire allowance

ANTIFREEZE

  • Premixed 50 percent concentration of Extended Life Coolant with freeze protection to -34° C (-29° F)

Optional Equipment

NOTE

  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

POWER TRAIN

  • -50° C (-58° F) antifreeze
  • Engine oil change system, high speed, Wiggins
  • Engine block heater 120V or 240V
  • Engine compression brake
  • Automatic retarding control (with engine compression brake)
  • Axle oil cooler
  • Second starter
  • Crankcase guards

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

  • Cab precleaner
  • AM/FM/CD/MP3 radio
  • Satellite Sirius radio with Bluetooth
  • LED warning strobe
  • CB radio ready
  • Window pull down visor
  • Sound suppression
  • Visor group - cab pull-down shade
  • Cat Detect (rear object detection)

MISCELLANEOUS ATTACHMENTS

  • Front and rear roading fenders
  • Fast fill fuel system (Shaw-Aero)
  • Cat Detect
  • Halogen and HID lights