In this article, we will look at the features of the world’s largest and most powerful crawler bulldozers ever produced. When determining the largest bulldozers in the world, their engine power, weight and blade capacity were taken as basis.
Komatsu D575A-3 Super Dozer
The world’s largest bulldozer is the Komatsu D575A-3 Super Dozer. It is a huge equipment designed for heavy mining and earthmoving works.
The weight of this bulldozer is 150 tons. With its 34 cubic meter blade, it has the opportunity to push large amounts of material efficiently. A bulldozer of this size seems to need a powerful engine to move. Komatsu company met this need by using its own engine of the SA12V170E engine type with 1,150 horsepower.
Caterpillar D11T
The Caterpillar D11T is another of the World’s largest and most powerful crawler bulldozers. This bulldozer, which weighs approximately 104 tons, is often used for mining operations, construction projects and large earth movements.
The 850 horsepower engine of the Caterpillar D11T Bulldozer, with its 22 cubic meter capacity blade, allows it to push without difficulty, showing high performance in difficult conditions.
Komatsu D475A-5
Komatsu D475A-5 is the second largest crawler bulldozer produced by the company after the D575A-3 series. Its weight is 107 tons. With its 890 horsepower engine, it provides high power and performance in challenging projects. With its wide and durable structure, it is preferred in projects requiring major changes such as large distributions in mining, construction and infrastructure projects.
Liebherr PR776
Liebherr PR776 is a high performance crawler dozer designed for heavy duty work such as mining, construction and quarries. Liebherr’s in-house 12-cylinder turbocharged and air-cooled 768 horsepower high-performance and powerful engine designed for heavy-duty use allows it to work effectively in difficult terrains thanks to its durable pressure structure. Its weight is 74 tons.
Shantui SD42-3
Shantui SD42-3 is another bulldozer that is generally used in mining and large construction projects. It has a 600 horsepower engine powered by a Cummins engine. Its weight is 52 tons. Shantui SD42-3 has high grip and traction. Additionally, its 20 cubic meter blade capacity makes it an ideal choice for large earthworks and mining applications.
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