Overview
The Caterpillar 834G Wheel Dozer is a crawler tractor listed in the Heavy Equipment Hub equipment database with structured specifications for comparison, research, and machine selection. Key specification points include engine power of 498 hp, operating weight of 103,851 lb and fuel capacity of 212.2 gal. This model can be reviewed for pulling power, implement matching, agricultural operations, and equipment comparison. Use the full specifications table to compare the Caterpillar 834G Wheel Dozer against similar crawler tractor models by power, weight, capacity, dimensions, speed, and other technical values.
Key Specifications
Operating Weight
103,851
lb
Net Power
498
hp
Full Specifications
101 specs
Dimensions
Blade Width
16.70 ft / 5.09 m
Ground Clearance
1.78 ft / 0.54 m
Height - Top Of Cab
13.46 ft / 4.10 m
Height to Top of Cab
13.42 ft / 4.09 m
Length - With Blade On Ground
32.42 ft / 9.88 m
Length With Blade On Ground
34.19 ft / 10.42 m
Wheel Base
14.93 in / 379 mm
Wheelbase
14.93 ft / 4.55 m
Width Over Tires
11.39 ft / 3.47 m
Engine
Blade Capacity
10.60 in / 269 mm
Blade Height
4.90 ft / 1.49 m
Bore
5.50 in / 140 mm
Converter Drive - Forward 1
4.20
Converter Drive - Forward 2
7.30
Converter Drive - Forward 3
12.80
Converter Drive - Forward 4
22.30
Converter Drive - Reverse 1
4.40
Converter Drive - Reverse 2
7.70
Converter Drive - Reverse 3
13.40
Converter Drive Net Power - Caterpillar
481 hp / 358.7 kW
Converter Drive Net Power - Eec 80/1269
481 hp / 358.7 kW
Converter Drive Net Power - Iso 9249
481 hp / 358.7 kW
Converter Drive Net Power - Sae J1349 (Jan90)
477 hp / 355.7 kW
Direct Drive - Forward 2
7.70
Direct Drive - Forward 3
13.60
Direct Drive - Forward 4
24.10
Direct Drive - Reverse 1
4.50
Direct Drive - Reverse 2
8
Direct Drive - Reverse 3
14.30
Direct Drive Net Power - Caterpillar
451 hp / 336.3 kW
Direct Drive Net Power - Eec 80/1269
451 hp / 336.3 kW
Direct Drive Net Power - Iso 9249
451 hp / 336.3 kW
Direct Drive Net Power - Sae J1349 (Jan90)
446 hp / 332.6 kW
Displacement
964 cu in / 15.8 L
Engine Make
2236
Engine Model
3456 DITA
Flywheel Power
481 hp / 358.7 kW
Forward - 1
4.30 mph / 6.9 km/h
Forward - 2
7.80 mph / 12.6 km/h
Forward - 3
13.80 mph / 22.2 km/h
Forward - 4
24 mph / 38.6 km/h
Fuel Capacity
212.20 gal / 803.3 L
Hydraulic Tank
37 gal / 140.1 L
Lock-up Disabled in Forward 1
4
Max Speed - Forward
22.30 mph / 35.9 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse
13.50 mph / 21.7 km/h
Maximum Lift Above Ground
4.20 in / 107 mm
Net Power
480 hp / 358.0 kW
Number Of Forward Speeds
4
Number Of Reverse Speeds
3
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Forward Gears
4
Number of Reverse Gears
3
Operating Weight
103,851 lb / 47,106 kg
Power Measured @
1,900 rpm
Rear
Oscillating +/-13 degrees
Reverse - 1
4.50 mph / 7.2 km/h
Reverse - 2
8.10 mph / 13.0 km/h
Reverse - 3
14.30 mph / 23.0 km/h
Standard Tire Size
35 in / 889 mm
Steering
Meets SAE J1511 FEB94/ISO 5010:1992 stds.
Stroke
6.80 in / 173 mm
Transmission
Converter Drive - Forward 3
Turning Radius - With Straight Blade
29.20 ft / 8.90 m
Hydraulics
Gear Pump Output At 1,900 Rpm And 24 000 Kpa (3,480 Psi)
49.70 gal/min / 188.1 L/min
Maximum Single-Wheel Rise And Fall
17.60
Relief Valve Setting
4,206 psi / 290.0 bar
Other
Ground Clearance
1.78 ft / 0.54 m
Brakes
Meet SAE/ISO 3450 1996.
Coal Blade - Capacity
29 in / 737 mm
Coal Blade - Digging Depth
18.30 ft / 5.58 m
Coal Blade - Ground Clearance
46.40 ft / 14.14 m
Coal Blade - Height
77 in / 1,956 mm
Coal Blade - Maximum Tilt
58.30 in / 1,481 mm
Coal Blade - Overall Width
223.50 in / 5,677 mm
Coal Blade - Total Operating Weight
106,252 lb / 48,195 kg
Coal Blade - Weight
9,450 lb / 4,286 kg
Cooling System
25 gal / 94.6 L
Crankcase
15.90 gal / 60.2 L
Differential - Final Drives - Front
49.1
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
49.1
Fuel Tank - Standard
210 gal / 794.9 L
Moldboard - Length
18.70 ft / 5.70 m
Net Power
498 hp / 371.4 kW
Straight Blade - Capacity
10.40 in / 264 mm
Straight Blade - Digging Depth
21.90 ft / 6.68 m
Straight Blade - Ground Clearance
50.40 ft / 15.36 m
Straight Blade - Height
57.50 in / 1,461 mm
Straight Blade - Maximum Tilt
50 in / 1,270 mm
Straight Blade - Overall Width
199.80 in / 5,075 mm
Straight Blade - Total Operating Weight
103,849 lb / 47,105 kg
Straight Blade - Weight
7,047 lb / 3,196 kg
Transmission
19
Universal Blade - Capacity
14.60 in / 371 mm
Universal Blade - Digging Depth
21.90 ft / 6.68 m
Universal Blade - Ground Clearance
50.40 ft / 15.36 m
Universal Blade - Height
57.50 in / 1,461 mm
Universal Blade - Maximum Tilt
50 in / 1,270 mm
Universal Blade - Overall Width
202.80 in / 5,151 mm
Universal Blade - Total Operating Weight
106,844 lb / 48,464 kg
Universal Blade - Weight
10,042 lb / 4,555 kg
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the operating weight of the Caterpillar 834G Wheel Dozer? +
The Caterpillar 834G Wheel Dozer has an operating weight of 103,851 lb (47,106 kg). This places it in a class suited for crawler tractor applications where ground pressure and transport weight are key considerations.
How powerful is the Caterpillar 834G Wheel Dozer engine? +
The Caterpillar 834G Wheel Dozer produces 480 hp (358.0 kW) of engine power. This output is typical for its weight class and designed to handle demanding Crawler Tractor work cycles efficiently.
How does the Caterpillar 834G Wheel Dozer compare to similar Crawler Tractor models? +
You can compare the Caterpillar 834G Wheel Dozer side by side with any other model using the Heavy Equipment Hub compare tool. Key comparison points include engine power, operating weight, digging depth, hydraulic flow, and overall dimensions.