854K Wheel Dozer Caterpillar

Intended Use

This machine is classified as a Wheel Dozer as described in "ISO 6165:2001". This machine normally has a front attachment for dozing or another work tool for the principal intended functions of cutting, grading, and moving material such as earth, crushed rock, or gravel.

Specified Useful Life or Expected Life

The specified useful life, defined as total years of operation, or expected life, defined as total machine hours, of this machine is dependent upon many factors including the machine owner’s desire to rebuild the machine back to factory specifications. Consult your Cat dealer for assistance in calculating overall owning and operating costs required to determine the machine’s specified useful life or expected life. The following items are required to obtain an economical specified useful life or expected life of this machine:

• Perform regular preventive maintenance procedures as described in the Operation and Maintenance Manual.

• Perform machine inspections as described in the Operation and Maintenance Manual and correct any problems discovered.

• Perform system testing as described in the Operation and Maintenance Manual and correct any problems discovered.

• Ensure that machine application conditions comply with Caterpillar’s recommendations.

• Ensure that the operating weight does not exceed limits set by manufacturer.

• Ensure that all frame cracks are identified, inspected, and repaired to prevent further development.

Application/Configuration Restrictions

Refer to "Machine Data" below for information about maximum machine weight.

The maximum fore and aft slope for proper lubrication is 25 degrees continuous and 35 degrees intermittent.

This machine is approved for use in environments with no explosive gases.

Machine Data

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This machine is equipped with a C32 Engine.

Basic machine specifications are listed below.