D9 GC

DOZER

Operating Weight 49 441 kg / 108,999 lb

Net Power 308 kW / 412 hp
Meets US EPA Tier 1 Equivalent
 CAT D9 GC
The productive and familiar D9 GC gives ®
you performance and reliability in a simple,
economical dozer. It’s easy to operate,
simple to repair, and built with all Cat®
components that work together to deliver
top performance and high availability. EASY TO OPERATE. EASY TO OWN.

VERSATILE, DURABLE AND FAMILIAR

The D9 GC builds on the success of the versatile and durable D9R, which has been
hard at work around the world for 25 years. The D9 GC’s major components, parts and
systems will look familiar to those who have owned, operated and maintained the D9R.
+ UNMATCHED RELIABILITY
+ LONG LIFE THROUGH A PROVEN DESIGN
+ APPLICATION-SPECIFIC CONFIGURATIONS AND ATTACHMENTS

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SIMPLE
+ Comfortable cab with easy-to-operate controls
+ Easy to diagnose, maintain and repair —
even in remote locations
+ Solid dozing performance
» ALL MECHANICAL «
ECONOMICAL
+ Cost-effective to own and operate
+ Competitive performance and fuel efficiency

MODULAR DESIGN optimizes

performance and simplifies service

SIMPLE
EASY TO OPERATE.
EASY TO SERVICE.
EASY TO REPAIR.

CAT D9 GC

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 SMOOTH RIDE LONG-TERM POWER

The elevated sprocket and suspended undercarriage work Cat three-speed planetary powershift transmission and well-
together, increasing traction and giving the operator a smooth known torque divider with free wheel stator put more power to
ride in all conditions. The elevated sprocket design transfers the ground under light load and improve fuel consumption.
implement shock loads to the frame, so final drives are isolated
from harsh impacts. The result is higher productivity and longer
component life, no matter the application. BLADE OPTIONS

The D9 GC can be equipped with a variety of blades for specific

applications, including coal, reclamation and cushion blades.

THE RIGHT DOZER  FOR YOUR APPLICATION

The D9 GC is a versatile machine designed
to be used in a variety of applications,
such as ripping overburden, production
dozing, stockpiling, winching, site
maintenance, fleet support and
reclamation. Special arrangements
are available for arctic, desert, heavy
construction and steel mill applications.

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 PRODUCTIVE DOZING
BEGINS WITH A
PRODUCTIVE
OPERATOR
CLEAR LINE OF SIGHT DESIGNED FOR COMFORT
The operator station offers an exceptional The Cat Comfort Series Seat is fully
viewing area, with a tapered hood and adjustable and designed for comfort and
notched fuel tank to give the operator a clear support, with thick seat and back cushions to
line of sight to front and rear work areas. reduce pressure on the back and thighs while
The low rear window lets the operator see allowing unrestricted arm and leg movement.
the ripper tip, and single-pane door windows
allow clear sight to each side without leaning.
EQUIPPED ENVIRONMENT
The cab offers intermittent windshield wipers,
SIMPLE STEERING 12-volt power outlet, first-aid kit storage,
The D9 GC features hand levers with inside door releases, lunch box tie-down,
combined steering clutch and brake control cup holder, console pads, standard 24- to
for each track. 12-volt converter, speakers and antenna.

NEW SAFETY OPTIONS

The D9 GC can be equipped from the factory
with optional flashing orange beacon and
LED lighting for added safety.

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 REDUCE YOUR DOWNTIME
REDUCE YOUR COSTS
The D9 GC is designed to be easy to service
and maintain — so your machines spend less
time in the maintenance shop and more time
on the job. Major components are modular,
so they can be removed without disturbing
or removing others.
+ F ewer greasing points
+ L arge, quick-access cover to radiator for improved cleaning
+ H igh-efficiency aluminum bar plate radiator
+ S ealed electrical connectors, which lock out
dust and moisture for improved electrical system
reliability and servicing
+ F inal drives with integral fluid reservoirs that are separate
from the transmission, allowing the use of lubricants
optimized for each compartment to ensure the best
performance and longest component life

TIME-SAVERS UPDATED ENGINE & COOLING SYSTEM

+ S pin-on fuel and engine oil filters The powerful Cat 3408C engine meets Tier 1 emissions with an
+ Fast fuel and quick oil change attachments air-to-air aftercooler. It offers longer fuel filter and air cleaner
+ Optional lines and nozzles for high-speed engine and life, a new robust self-tensioner and a single UHE oil filter. The
powertrain oil changes standard high-efficiency aluminum radiator with hydraulic fan in
a sucker position reduces impact damage from debris.
+ Optional large side swing-out door to radiator with
tool-less entry for cleaning
EASIER DIAGNOSIS
CAPTURED FLUIDS
Many years of customer experience have shown that simple
design enables easy maintenance and straightforward diagnosis
Ecology drains use a valve rather than a plug to provide an
of repairs.
environmentally safe and effective method to drain fluids. These
drains can be found in the radiator, hydraulic tank and major
powertrain components where fluids are commonly changed. SAFE, EASY ACCESS
They’re located so that fluids can be easily captured in an
appropriate container for recycling or proper disposal. We’ve improved bottom guard removal with a new retention
plate on each hinged guard and included a secondary retention
plate on bottom guards. Greasing points on the lift cylinders
have been removed. We’ve also provided safe, easy access to
the windshield washer fluid bottle and fuel fill; provided a push-
arm grab handle; and incorporated visible coolant sight glass.

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 DOZERS THAT ARE MADE TO
GO THE DISTANCE
The durability and reliability of Cat dozers are unmatched in the industry.
It’s not unusual for a Cat dozer to log more than 100,000 hours.

STRONG BACKBONE LONGER COMPONENT LIFE

The backbone of the D9 GC — the frame and radiator Proper grease lubrication on working surfaces can
guard — are the same as those found on the new D9 significantly extend component life and help lower
Dozer. The heavy, strong and durable frame features maintenance costs. Remote lubrication is performed
high-strength steel castings and continuously rolled from a service point conveniently located on the left-
top and bottom frame rails. Frames provide durable hand side of the engine compartment and allows an
support to the undercarriage, elevated final drives operator or service technician to lubricate both the
and other components. The mainframe is built to left and right equalizer bar pin bearings and pins from
absorb high-impact shock loads and twisting forces one service point.
encountered during severe dozing and ripping
applications. Full box-section frame rails and designed DOZE. REBUILD. REPEAT.
to keep components rigidly aligned.
The D9 GC frame, powertrain and major components
are built to be rebuilt — using new, remanufactured
ELEVATED & PROTECTED or rebuilt parts and components — so you can take
The main case elevates the final drives advantage of a cost-effective second life of like-new
well above the ground-level work area to performance at a fraction-of-new price.
protect them from impact loads, abrasion
and contaminants.

Frame Tubular roller frame

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 SUPPORT
BEYOND THE IRON
SERVICE AND SUPPORT PRODUCT LINK ™/VISIONLINK®

No one knows more about how to get the most Product Link (optional) is deeply integrated into
from your Cat equipment than your local Cat your D9 GC, helping you take the guesswork out
dealer. This one-of-a-kind, on-the-ground support of equipment management. Product Link transmits
network delivers expert service, flexible solutions, basic health, machine location and utilization
after-sales support, fast and efficient parts data for remote machine monitoring via the online
fulfillment, world-class rebuild and remanufacturing VisionLink user interface, which can help you
capabilities, and more. effectively manage your fleet and lower operating
We’re committed to ensuring you achieve maximum costs. Cellular and satellite versions are offered to
value throughout the life of your equipment. provide connectivity in remote locations.
Together with our dealers, we customize service
offerings to provide a maintenance solution that CAT APP
fits your operation — whether you want to perform
the majority of service yourself, or you’re looking The Cat App helps you manage your assets — 
for an onsite partner to manage your maintenance at any time — right from your smartphone.
organization. We’re also consultants who can help See fleet location and hours, get critical required
you make smart decisions about buying, operating, maintenance alerts and even request service
maintaining, repairing, rebuilding and replacing from your local Cat dealer.
equipment.

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 CAT BLADES SPECIALTY ATTACHMENTS
THE PERFECT MATCH
FOR CAT DOZERS
Decades of dozer research and
development have made Caterpillar the
leader in blade technology. Cat blades are
designed for loadability and constructed of
high-tensile-strength materials to produce
big numbers over a long life.

Single-Shank Ripper

REAR ATTACHMENTS
+ Single-Shank Ripper
+ Multi-Shank Ripper
+ Counterweight
+ Winch

BLADE OPTIONS for the D9 GC

+ Universal (U) CapSure™ Hammerless Ripper Tip
+ Semi-Universal (SU) and Shank Protector Retention System
+ Reclamation The tip and shank protector are easily installed with a
+ Coal 180-degree turn of a ¾-inch ratchet. This simple installation
+ Cushion means no hammering and therefore improved safety. It also
means quicker change-outs and less downtime.

3 +5%
PITCH MORE
POSITION MATERIAL
OPTIONS MOVED
DUAL TILT ADVANTAGE
The Dual Tilt option delivers a significant boost to productivity by
allowing the operator to optimize blade pitch angle, improving load
TILT FORWARD TILT BACK TILT FORWARD control and making it possible to carry material instead of only
CUT » CARRY » DUMP
TILT FORWARD TILT BACK TILT FORWARD pushing it. In a direct comparison between two dozers, a
CUT » CARRY » DUMP D9 GC Dozer with Dual Tilt moved 5% more material than
the one without.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
See cat.com for complete specifications.

ENGINE – TIER 1 EQUIVALENT FLUID CAPACITIES

Engine Model Cat 3408C Fuel Tank (Splash Fill) 963 L 254gal
Bore 137 mm 5.4 in Fuel Tank (Fast Fill) 939 L 248 gal
Cooling System 99.8 L 26 gal
Stroke 152 mm 6.0 in Engine Crankcase* 48 L 13 gal
Displacement 18.0 L 1,099 in 3 Powertrain 150 L 40 gal
Final Drives (each) 15 L 4 gal
Engine Power Roller Frames (each) 45 L 12 gal
Gross SAE J1995* 330 kW 443 hp Pivot Shaft Compartment 30 L 8 gal
Hydraulic System Tank 89 L 24 gal
ISO 14396* 326 kW 437 hp
*with oil filters
Net SAE J1349/ISO9249 308 kW 412 hp
WEIGHTS
Emissions U.S. EPA Tier 1 equivalent
Operating Weight 49 441 kg 108,999 lb
• All engine ratings apply at 1,900 rpm.
Shipping Weight 37 724 kg 83,167 lb
 • No derating required up to 2250 m (7,381 ft) altitude.
• D 9 GC Operation Weight includes hydraulic controls, blade tilt
 *Excludes all fan losses. cylinder, coolant, lubricants, full fuel tank, ROPS, FOPS cab,
SU Blade, Single-Shank Ripper, 610 mm (24 in) ES shoes and
operator.
• D 9 GC Operation Weight includes base machine chassis with
cab, pivot shaft, roller frames, track and ROPS.

TRANSMISSION
1.0 Forward 3.9 km/h 2.4 mph
2.0 Forward 6.8 km/h 4.2 mph
3.0 Forward 11.9 km/h 7.4 mph
1.0 Reverse 4.7 km/h 2.9 mph
2.0 Reverse 8.4 km/h 5.2 mph
3.0 Reverse 14.7 km/h 9.1 mph
Type Planetary powershift

BLADE SEMI-UNIVERSAL UNIVERSAL

Blade Capacity (SAE J1265) 13.6 m 3 | 17.8 yd 3 16.6 m 3 | 21.7 yd 3
Blade Width (over end bits) 4376 mm | 172.3 in 4648 mm | 183.0 in
Blade Height 1934 mm | 76.1 in 1934 mm | 76.1 in
Maximum Digging Depth 606 mm | 23.9 in 606 mm | 23.9 in
Ground Clearance at Full Lift 1422 mm | 56.0 in 1422 mm | 56 in
Maximum Tilt 940 mm | 37.0 in 1014 mm | 39.9 in
Blade Weight 4802 kg | 10,587 lb 5327 kg | 11,744 lb

DIMENSIONS D9 GC
Ground Clearance* 459 mm | 18.1 in
Track Gauge 2250 mm | 88.6 in
Width without Trunnions (standard shoe) 2870 mm | 113.0 in
Height (ROPS cab)* 4000 mm | 157.5 in
Length of Track on Ground 3470 mm | 136.6 in
Overall Length – Basic Dozer 4910 mm | 193.3 in
Overall Length with SU Blade and SS Ripper 8219 mm | 323.6 in
*Includes grouser height for total dimensions on hard surfaces.

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STANDARD & OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

OPERATOR EQUIPMENT STANDARD OPTIONAL UNDERCARRIAGE STANDARD OPTIONAL

ROPS/ FOPS, Sound-Suppressed Cab • Undercarriage Arrangement – •
ROPS/FOPS, Canopy Only • Abrasion

Air Conditioner and Heater • Undercarriage Arrangement – •

Cold Weather
Air Conditioner – •
Fender-Mounted Condenser Undercarriage Arrangement – •
Steel Mill
Heater Only •
Rubber Idler Guards •
Seat – Cloth with Mechanical Suspension •
Suspension-Type Undercarriage •
Seat – Vinyl with Mechanical Suspension •
Equalizer Bar – Greased End Pin Bearings •
Seat – Cloth with Air Suspension •
Track Links – Heavy-Duty XL – Duralink™ •
Rear Window Screen •
Track Shoe – Anti-Packing Round Hole •
Cab Glass – Single-Pane with •
Slider Window Carrier Roller •

Cab Glass – Dual-Pane Laminated • Carrier Roller – Cold Weather •

Cab – Steel Mill – Single-Pane Glass • ELECTRICAL STANDARD OPTIONAL
with Defroster Fans
Alternator – 65-Amp •
Alternator – 95-Amp •
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE STANDARD OPTIONAL
Batteries – 2x4, 200-Amp Hour, 12V •
Ecology Fluid Drains – •
All Compartments Battery Isolation •
Hinged Bottom Guards • Lights – Halogen – 6 Positions •
High-Speed Oil Change – • Lights – Halogen – 10 Positions •
Engine and Transmission Lights – LED – 10 Positions •
Ground-Level Fast Fuel Fill • Lights – Warning Strobe •
S·O·S SM Fluid Sampling Ports • Product Link™, Cellular •
CapSure™ Hammerless Ripper Tip • Product Link, Dual Mode •
and Shank Protectors (Cellular + Satellite)
Anchorage Points (2) •
HYDRAULICS STANDARD OPTIONAL
Hinged Quick-Access Door on •
Radiator Guard Load-Sensing Dozer Lift and Tilt •
Dozer Blade – Dual Tilt •
CAT POWERTRAIN STANDARD OPTIONAL
Load-Sensing Ripper Lift and Pitch •
Cat 3408C Engine – U.S. EPA Tier 1 •
Equivalent Ripper Pin Puller •

Radiator – High-Performance •
Aluminum Bar Plate REAR ATTACHMENTS STANDARD OPTIONAL
Radiator Core Protector Grid • Ripper – Single-Shank •
Powershift Transmission – Three-Speed • Ripper – Single-Shank Deep •
Precleaner – Turbine • Ripper – Multi-Shank (three) •
Hydraulic Engine Cooling Fan – • Ripper – Multi-Shank (steel mill) •
Push-Button Reversing Counterweight •
Final Drives, Three-Planet Double • Winch •
Reduction Planetary
Drawbar •
Final Drive Seal – Guarded •
Final Drive Seal – Steel Mill • SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS STANDARD OPTIONAL
Final Drive Seal – Cold Weather • Desert •
Steel Mill •
Arctic •

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