Construction Equipment Guide
470 Maryland Drive
Fort Washington, PA 19034
800-523-2200
The Caterpillar 834K Wheel Dozer is a powerful and versatile machine designed for heavy-duty earthmoving tasks. With a blade capacity of 29 cubic yards and an operating weight of 105,271 pounds, this dozer is equipped with a Cat C18 ACERT engine that provides 562 horsepower. Its hydraulic system features variable displacement pistons and pilot-operated LS valves for precise control. The Cat planetary power shift transmission offers multiple gear options for efficient operation, making the 834K Wheel Dozer a reliable choice for demanding construction and mining projects.
Front | Fixed |
Oscillation Angle | 13 degrees |
Rear | Trunnion |
Blade Capacity | 29 cu yd (22 cu m) |
Brakes | ISO 3450:2011 |
Centerline of Front Axle to Hitch | 8 ft (2 m) |
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Bumper | 11 ft (3 m) |
Ground Clearance | 2 ft (1 m) |
Ground Clearance - Bumper | 3 ft (1 m) |
Height - Top of Cab | 14 ft (4 m) |
Wheel Base | 15 ft (5 m) |
Bore | 6 in (14 cm) |
Displacement | 1,105 cu in (18,108 cu cm) |
Engine Model | Cat C18 ACERT |
Gross - SAE J1349 | 562 hp (419 kw) |
Gross Power | 496 hp (370 kw) |
Net - SAE J1349 | 496 hp (370 kw) |
Peak Torque - 1,300 rpm | 2,092 lbs ft (2,836 nm) |
Rated Speed | 1900 rpm |
Stroke | 7 in (18 cm) |
Torque Rise | 52% |
Cylinders, Double Acting - Left and Right Tilt, Bore and Stroke | 140 mm 230 mm (5.5 in 9.1 in) |
Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke | 139.75 mm 1021 mm (5.5 in 40.2 in) |
Lift/Tilt System | Variable displacement piston |
Lift/Tilt System - Circuit | Pilot operated LS valve with EH |
Pilot Relief Valve Setting | 580 psi |
Pilot System | Variable displacement piston |
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt | 4641 psi |
Relief Valve Setting - Steering | 3495 psi |
Steering System - Circuit | Pilot load sensing |
Steering System - Pump | Piston variable displacement |
Blade Capacities | 7.9-22.2 m3 (10.3-29.0 yd3) |
Operating Weight | 105,271 lbs (47,750 kg) |
Cooling System | 32 gal (120 l) |
Crankcase | 16 gal (60 l) |
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank | 9 gal (33 l) |
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (Tier 4 Final/Stage IV Equivalent) | 9 gal (33 l) |
Differential - Final Drives - Front | 49 gal (186 l) |
Fuel Tank | 210 gal (793 l) |
Transmission | 32 gal (120 l) |
Direct Drive - Forward 1 | Lock-up disabled |
Direct Drive - Forward 2 | 8 mph (12 kph) |
Direct Drive - Forward 3 | 14 mph (22 kph) |
Direct Drive - Forward 4 | 24 mph (38 kph) |
Direct Drive - Reverse 1 | 5 mph (7 kph) |
Direct Drive - Reverse 3 | 14 mph (23 kph) |
Forward - 1 | 4 mph (7 kph) |
Forward - 2 | 7 mph (12 kph) |
Forward - 3 | 13 mph (20 kph) |
Forward - 4 | 22 mph (35 kph) |
Reverse - 1 | 4 mph (7 kph) |
Reverse - 2 | 8 mph (12 kph) |
Reverse - 3 | 13 mph (21 kph) |
Transmission Type | Cat planetary power shift |