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Ship a Caterpillar D9 crawler tractor: specs verified, rate in 60 seconds

The Caterpillar D9 measures 26 ft 11 in long, 10 ft 10 in wide and 13 ft 1 in high at 110,225 lbs (8.20 m × 3.30 m × 3.99 m, 49,997 kg). It is an oversize load (oversize permit); permits and escorts are priced into the rate automatically. Enter your route below; the dimensions are already in the form.

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Machine dimensions

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L 26 ft 11 in · 8.20 mW 10 ft 10 in · 3.30 mH 13 ft 1 in · 3.99 mAtt. 14 ft 3 inWt 110,225 lbs · 49,997 kg

Verified against the manufacturer's published specifications (source, 2026-11-01). Final dimensions are the shipper's responsibility; confirm with the pickup site if unsure.

Oversize load, and what that means for your shipment. At 14 ft 3 in wide this machine exceeds the 8 ft 6 in legal limit on every route. Your rate includes the right trailer, permits and escorts (likely one escort), priced automatically, nothing added at pickup.

Before you book: what shippers ask

What trailer does a Caterpillar D9 need?

A multi-axle lowboy or RGN. At 13 ft 1 in tall the machine sits at 14 ft 7 in on an RGN deck and 18 ft 1 in on a flatbed; the legal loaded height is 13 ft 6 in in the US and 13 ft 7 in in Canada.

Does a Caterpillar D9 need oversize permits?

Yes. 14 ft 3 in of travel width exceeds the 8 ft 6 in legal limit; the quote prices permits for every state or province crossed, escorts likely one escort, and files them for the carrier.

Can a Caterpillar D9 be loaded without a crane?

Yes when it starts and drives: it loads under its own power on the trailer's ramps. If it is inoperable, toggle starts-and-drives off in the form; winch loading is priced in, never added at pickup.

How should I prepare a Caterpillar D9 for pickup?

Empty the bucket or bed, fold and secure loose parts, note fluid leaks, and confirm the dimensions against the machine as it sits: debris, unfolded attachments or missing counterweights change weight and price.

What does it cost to ship a Caterpillar D9?

Distance and the trailer class drive the price once the dimensions are set. Enter pickup and drop-off below; the rate is free, bookable and locked for 30 days.

How this crawler tractor ships

1. Equipment match: Multi-axle lowboy or RGN
2. Loading: Drive-on when it runs; winch when it does not
3. Permits and escorts: oversize permit, escorts likely one escort
4. Season: weight-sensitive in spring thaw: rural pickups in Canada and the northern US may face road bans March to May, priced automatically

Operational specs

Published manufacturer figures for the base unit (Caterpillar's published specifications, source, 2026-11-01); transport dimensions above remain the planning figures.

Engine - U.S. EPA Tier 2/3 Equivalent

Engine Model: Cat® C18
Engine Power - Net SAE J1349/ISO 9249: 452 hp
Bore: 5.7 in³
Stroke: 7.2 in
Displacement: 1106 in³
Engine Power - Gross SAE J1995: 487 hp
Engine Power - ISO 14396: 479 hp
Emissions: U.S. EPA Tier 2 or Tier 3 equivalent

Weights

Operating Weight: 110225 lb
Shipping Weight: 84373 lb

Undercarriage

Shoe Type: Extreme Service
Width - Shoe: 24 in
Shoes/Side: 43
Grouser Height: 3.3 in
Pitch: 9.4 in
Ground Clearance: 18.1 in
Track Gauge: 88.6 in
Length - Track on Ground: 136.6 in

Standards

ROPS: Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) meets the following criteria ISO 3471:2008.
FOPS: Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS) meets the following criteria ISO 3449:2005 LEVEL II.
Sound: The average dynamic spectator sound power level when ISO 6395:2008 is used to measure the value for a machine is 116 dB(A). The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds. NOTE: The dynamic sound power level uncertainty is +/-2 dB(A).
Sound (1): The average dynamic operator sound pressure level when ISO 6396:2008 is used to measure the value for an enclosed cab is 78 dB(A). The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds. The cab was properly installed and maintained. The measurement was conducted with the cab doors and the cab windows closed. NOTE: The dynamic operator sound pressure level uncertainty is +/-2 dB(A).
Sound (2): Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with an open operator station for extended periods, in a noisy environment, or with a cab that is not properly maintained.

Steering and Brakes

Steering Type: Differential
Brake Type: Spring Applied Wet Disc
Brake Diameter: 15.5 in
Brake Count: 8

Engine - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V

Engine Model: Cat® C18
Bore: 5.7 in³
Stroke: 7.2 in³
Displacement: 1106 in³
Engine Power - Gross SAE J1995: 477 hp
Engine Power - ISO 14396: 468 hp
Engine Power - Net SAE J1349/ISO 9249: 440 hp
Emissions: U.S. EPA Tier 4 / EU Stage V

FLUID CAPACITIES

Fuel Tank (Splash Fill): 254 gal (US)
DEF Tank (Tier 4 only): 9.5 gal (US)
Fuel Tank (Fast Fill): 248 gal (US)
Cooling System: 21 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase*: 10 gal (US)
Powertrain: 40 gal (US)
Final Drives (each): 4 gal (US)
Roller Frames (each): 12 gal (US)

Hydraulic Controls

Pump Type: Piston-type geared to flywheel
Pump Output - Steering: 96 gpm
Fan Pump: 21 gpm
Tilt Cylinder Flow - Rod End Flow: 53 gpm
Tilt Cylinder Flow - Head End Flow: 53 gpm
Lift Cylinder Relief Valve Setting: 3800 lbf/in
Tilt Cylinder Relief Valve Setting: 2799 psi
Ripper - Lift - Relief Valve Setting: 3800 psi

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Ⓑ Width?The widest point of the machine BODY, left to right. Don't count the attachment here, that goes in Ⓓ.

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Ⓔ Angled width?If the blade or attachment can be turned/angled for transport, enter its width when angled. We price on this narrower width.

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Weight?Total operating weight including attachments. Check the spec plate on the machine or the operator's manual.

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Starts and drives??Starting and driving are different things: the machine must start AND move under its own power onto the trailer. If it starts but cannot drive, answer No. Non-runners need a winch-equipped trailer (surcharge applies). Loading assistance is not included in any quote; the driver loads with the truck's own equipment only.

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