

The new D5 makes it easier to install any brand of grade control system.Ĭat Link telematics technology helps take the complexity out of managing job sites by gathering data generated by equipment, materials, and people. Factory Attachment Ready Option (ARO) provides optimal mounting locations, brackets, and hardware and simplifies installation of an aftermarket grade control system.Cat Slope Indicate is standard, showing the machine cross-slope and fore/aft orientation on the primary monitor for quick and easy reference.Cat Grade with Slope Assist provides basic blade positioning assistance without added hardware or a GPS signal.Advanced Inertial Measuring Units (IMU) provide greater speed and accuracy without position sensing cylinders. The D5 Caterpillar dozer has Cat Grade with 3D. Overall visibility is enhanced with about 15 percent more cab glass area, and a steeper hood angle that provides 30 percent better forward visibility to the crawler dozer blade and work site. A standard High Definition rearview camera shows prominently in the main display. Steering improvements and enhanced powertrain controls offer enhanced performance and control.Ī redesigned cab offers more space, seat control adjustments, and a 10-inch touchscreen operator interface.

The 170-horsepower Caterpillar bulldozer uses fully automatic 3-speed transmission with lock-up clutch. The update from D6N to D5 is part of an effort to make all Caterpillar dozer model names simpler, according to the company. Caterpillar D5 dozer has an operating weight range of 37,875 to 42,263 pounds.
