844 Wheel Dozer
THE RUNDOWN
Long Term Value and Durability
- The full box-section rear frame resists torsional shock and twisting forces.
- Solid through-width push beams transfer and absorb stresses through a larger portion of the frame.
- Robust structures withstand the toughest conditions and multiple lifecycles to help improve your bottom line.
- Resilient, durable blades are designed with excellent dozing and rolling characteristics.
- Optimized axle mounting helps result in increased structural integrity.
- Castings in the engine and frame are used in high stress areas to spread high loads.
- One-piece castings help enhance strength in key pin areas.
Move More with Less Fuel
- Experience reliable efficiency with complete control over injection timing, duration, and pressure with Mechanically Actuated Electronic Unit Injection (MEUI™).
- World-class Cat planetary powershift transmission features consistent, smooth shifting and efficiency through integrated electronic controls.
- Extended engine life and improved fuel efficiency with reduced rated speed.
- Impeller Clutch Torque Converter (ICTC) and Rimpull Control System (RCS) help provide precise rimpull control.
- Load sensing hydraulic steering system enables precise machine control for easier loading.
- Lock-up torque converter with advanced control of lock-up speed.
- On demand cooling fan helps protect investment and helps lengthen lifecycle.
Safety First
- Battery disconnect, emergency engine shutdown, and stairway light switch are accessed through the ground level power service center.
- Optional Cat Detect with Object Detection System (rearview camera and radar) or Vision (rearview camera) help increase operator awareness around the machine.
- Cab-mounted LED strobes provide warning for others near the machine.
- Wider stairs with reduced stair angles help increase safety for operators.
- Access stairs via a powered platform from cab or ground level and have emergency exit access.
Technology that Gets Work Done
- Integrated technologies assist with monitoring, managing, and enhancing your jobsite operations.
- Product Link™ remote monitoring helps provide valuable insight into machine or fleet performance through the VisionLink® interface, so you can make decisions that boost jobsite efficiency and lower operating costs.
- Vital Information Management System (VIMS™) touchscreen monitor gives access to a wide range of sensor information and enhanced machine data to resolve problems before machine failure.
- Optional Cat Detect technologies help enhance awareness of the environment around the machine for increased safety.
Work In Comfort
- Steering and Transmission Integrated Control System (STIC™) combines directional selection, gear selection, and steering into a single lever, helping to maximize responsiveness and control while reducing operator fatigue.
- Operators can easily enter and exit the cab with fold-up STIC steer/armrest, reduced access stairway angles, and standard stairway lighting.
- Experience reduced vibrations with isolated cab mounts and seat-mounted implement and steering controls.
- Reduced interior sound levels help keep operators comfortable throughout their entire shift.
Reduce Environmental Impact
- Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emissions standards or equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2.
- Automatic Engine Idle Shutdown helps conserve fuel when machine is not in use.
- Generate less waste with maintenance-free batteries.
- Maximize machine life and lower operating costs with Caterpillar Reman and Certified Rebuild programs, which utilize reused or remanufactured components for 40 to 70 percent cost savings.
- Retrofit packages from Caterpillar deliver new features to older machines to get the most from your investment.
Save on Service and Maintenance
- Swing-out fuel, hydraulic oil coolers, and condenser allow for easy access cleanout.
- Machine features ground level or platform access to easily reach daily service points.
- Swing-out doors on either side of the engine compartment help provide easy access to critical daily service checks.
- Optional tire pressure monitoring system provides real-time information to the operator in the cab for optimized tire life.
- Electronics bay is conveniently located inside the cab.
- Sight gauges offer quick visual inspection to help minimize fluid contamination.
- Lighting inside the engine compartment helps improve visibility to service points.
- Ecology drains help prevent spills and allow for easier service.
- 500-hour engine oil and filter change interval with S•O•S oil sampling analysis.
- Service center includes drain and fill, electronic technician connection, and fluid level status.
- Axle oil cooler and Automatic Retarder Control helps prevent unnecessary wear from accelerating down declines.
Purpose-Built Cat Attachments
- Dependable blades are designed for mining with press rib construction and optimized widths and capacities for excellent dozing and rolling.
- Heavy-Duty Semi-U blade includes a Hardox 400 Liner plate, side plates, and additional reinforcements at the bottom of the blade.
- Equipped with the Cat MineStar System, a suite of integrated mine operations and mobile equipment technologies.
- Cat MineStar’s capabilities help manage all aspects of operation.
- Fleet provides remote machine tracking capabilities.
- Terrain for Loading helps enable high precision management of load management.
- Detect assists the operator with areas of limited visibility.
- Health delivers machine condition and operating data and diagnostic tools for a long machine lifecycle.
Engine
| Engine Model | Cat® C27 |
| Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - Standard Ambient | 732hp |
| Rated Speed | 1800r/min |
| Emissions | Option 1 - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V |
| Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 | 786hp |
| Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 | 801hp |
| Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - High Ambient | 681hp |
| Emissions | Option 2 - China Nonroad Stage III emissions standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2 |
| Engine Power - ISO 14396: 2002 | 752hp |
| Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 | 766hp |
| Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - Standard Ambient | 699hp |
| Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - High Ambient | 648hp |
| Bore | 5.4in |
| Stroke | 6.0in |
| Displacement | 1649.5in³ |
| Peak Torque - Speed | 2624lb/ft |
| Torque Rise | 18% |
| Note | Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan at minimum speed, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator. |
Operating Specifications
| Operating Weight | 165089lb |
| Blade Capacity Range | 20.8yd³ |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | Cat Planetary Power Shift |
| Converter Drive - Forward 1 | 4.5mile/h |
| Converter Drive - Forward 2 | 8.3mile/h |
| Converter Drive - Forward 3 | 14.2mile/h |
| Converter Drive - Reverse 1 | 4.9mile/h |
| Converter Drive - Reverse 2 | 9.1mile/h |
| Converter Drive - Reverse 3 | 15.5mile/h |
| Direct Drive - Forward 1 | Lock-up disabled |
| Direct Drive - Forward 2 | 8.5mile/h |
| Direct Drive - Forward 3 | 15.2mile/h |
| Direct Drive - Reverse 1 | 5.4mile/h |
| Direct Drive - Reverse 2 | 9.6mile/h |
| Direct Drive - Reverse 3 | 16.4mile/h |
| Note | Travel speeds based on 45/65-45 L-5 46 ply tires. |
Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt
| Output at 2,000 rpm and 6900 kPa (1,000 psi) | 82gpm |
| Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke | 133 mm × 1535 mm (5.25 in × 60.4 in) |
| Cylinder, Double Acting - Tilt and Tip, Bore and Stroke | 210 mm × 188 mm (8.25 in × 7.4 in) |
| Relief Valve Setting - Bulldozer (Large Pump) | 2700psi |
| Relief Valve Setting - Tilt Cylinders (Small Pump) | 2920psi |
Hydraulic System - Steering
| Steering System - Circuit | Pilot, load sensing |
| Steering System - Pump | Piston, variable displacement |
| Minimum Turning Radius - Over Blade | 34.0ft |
| Total Steering Angle | 35° |
| Maximum Flow | 94.3gpm |
| Relief Valve Setting | 4500psi |
Service Refill Capacities
| Fuel Tank - Standard | 286.6gal (US) |
| Cooling System | 54.9gal (US) |
| Crankcase | 20gal (US) |
| Transmission | 29.1gal (US) |
| Differential - Final Drives - Front | 71.6gal (US) |
| Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 68.9gal (US) |
| Hydraulic System - Implement and Hydraulic Fan | 68.9gal (US) |
| Hydraulic System - Steering and Braking | 34.9gal (US) |
Air Conditioning System
| Air Conditioning | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.8 kg (3.9 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.574 metric tonnes (2.837 tons). |
Axles
| Front | Fixed |
| Rear | Trunnion |
| Oscillation Angle | 8.5° |
Brakes
| Brakes | Meets ISO 3540:2011 |
Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V
| Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) | 72dB(A) |
| Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) | 116dB(A) |
| Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)* | 72dB(A) |
| Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)* | 114dB(A) |
| Note (1) | *Sound suppression equipped |
| Note (2) | The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. |
| Note (3) | The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. |
| Note (4) | Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment. |
Sound Performance - Tier 2
| Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) | 72dB(A) |
| Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) | 116dB(A) |
| Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)* | 72dB(A) |
| Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)* | 114dB(A) |
| Note (1) | *Sound suppression equipped |
| Note (2) | The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. |
| Note (3) | The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. |
| Note (4) | Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment. |
Cab
| ROPS/FOPS | ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II Standards |
Dimensions (Approximate)
| Height - Top of ROPS | 17.2ft |
| Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe | 16.6ft |
| Height - Top of Hood | 12.7ft |
| Ground Clearance | 2.0ft |
| Centerline of Front Axle to Hitch | 7.5ft |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Bumper | 12.5ft |
| Wheel Base | 15.1ft |
| Length - With Blade on Ground | 36.5ft |
Standard Equipment
NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING
- Alternator, 150 amp
- Batteries, maintenance free (4 - 1,400 CCA)
- Battery disconnect and jump start receptacle, bumper
- Deutsch terminal connectors
- Electrical system, 24V
- Electronic transmission control
- Lighting system, halogen (front and rear) lighting, access stairway, engine compartment
- Starter lockout in bumper
- Starting and charging system, 24V
- Transmission lockout in bumper
POWERTRAIN
- Brakes, oil cooled, multi-disc, service/secondary
- Driveline parking brake
- Engine Cat C27
- Fuel priming pump (electric)
- Ground level engine shutdown switch
- Precleaner, engine air intake (above hood)
- Radiator, Aluminum Modular (AMR)
- Starting aid, (ether) automatic
- Throttle Lock electronic
- Torque Converter, Impeller clutch with lock-up clutch (ICTC) and rimpull control system
- Transmission, 534 mm (21 in) planetary power shift (electronic) (3F/3R)
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Advisor display, displays real time operating information, performs calibrations and customizes operator setting
- Air conditioner and heater with automatic temperature control
- Air precleaner, powered
- Cab, sound-suppressed pressurized, separate external rolloever protective structure/falling objects protective structure (ROPS/FOPS)
- Cigar lighter and ashtray
- Coat hook
- Converter (12V, 10/15 amp) and power port
- Electro-hydraulic blade controls (joystick)
- Heater and defroster
- Horn, electric
- Instrumentation, gauges: - engine coolant temperature, fuel level, hydraulic oil temperature, powertrain oil temperature, tachometer
- Instrumentation, warning indicators: - Action alert system, three category - Automatic transmission model enable status - Brake malfunction - Bucket float status - Delayed engine shutdown status - Engine idle shutdown status - Engine malfunction - Fuel economy mode enable status - Hydraulic lockout - Lockup clutch enable status - Low fuel level - Parking brake status - Rimpull control enable status - Seatbelt warning - Secondary steering (if equipped) - Throttle lock status - Transmission gear
- Light, dome (cab)
- Lunchbox and beverage holders
- Seat, premium with heated and actively cooled leather, adjustable lumbar support, air adjustable bolsters on the seat and backrest, seat cushion tilt adjustment, and adjustable-length seat cushion
- Radio, AM/FM with Bluetooth®, USB Port, 3.5 mm AUX input
- Tinted glass
- Wet-arm wipers/washers (front, rear and corner) intermittent front wiper
SAFETY
- Alarm, back-up
- Camera, rear vision
- Emergency platform exit
- Implement lockout switch
- Mirrors, rearview (externally mounted)
- Seat belt, retractable, 76 mm (3 in) wide
- Stairway, left and right rear access
- Steering and transmission lock lever, cab
- Steering, secondary
- Seat, trainer with lap belt, 76 mm (3in) wide
- Toe kicks
SERVICE
- Axle ecology drains
- Case drain filters
- Coupling, Caterpillar O-ring face seals
- Engine, crankcase, 500 hour interval with CH4
- Front walkway around cab
- Guards, crankcase and powertrain
- Grouped/labeled lube points
- Battery disconnect and jump start receptacle, bumper
- Hitch, drawbar with pin
- Hoses, Cat XT™
- Oil sampling valves
- Sight guages for steering, implement and transmission oil
- Vital Information Management System (VIMS) 3G with graphical information display: external data port, customizable operator profiles
COOLING
- Standard ambient package (recommended for site conditions that do not exceed 43°C (110°F)
COLD WEATHER
- Heated seat
EFFICIENCY
- Economy mode with on demand throttle
- Positive flow control hydraulic system
- Impeller Clutch Torque Converter (ICTC) with lock-up clutch
- Steering, load sensing
- Soft detent controls
- Engine idle management features: - Auto idle kickdown - Delayed engine shutdown - Engine idle shutdown
TRAMMING
- Front fenders
Optional Equipment
NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING
- Lights, LED
- Product Link (Cellular)
- Product Link (Satellite)
POWERTRAIN
- Engine brake
- No-spin rear axle
- No-spin rear axle and oil cooler
- Precleaner, raised
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Radio, Sirius XM/AM/FM radio with Bluetooth technology, USB port, 3.5 mm AUX input
- Rubber mounted cab glass
- Window sun screen
SAFETY
- LED warning strobe
SERVICE
- Product Link™
BLADES
- HD Semi-U - 16.1 m3 (21.1 yd3)
- Paint, black blade rear
COOLING
- High ambient cooling - software (recommended for site conditions that do not exceed 49°C [121°F]
COLD WEATHER
- 50° C (-58° F) antifreeze
- 120V or 240V coolant heating elements (recommended in conditions from -18°C to -30°C [0°F to -22°F]
- -40°C (-40°F) Hydraulic Oil, Arctic
TRAMMING
- Fender extensions, roading, front and rear