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What Is Your CAT D5 Worth?
HeavyDutyYard estimates a used CAT D5 at $71,000–$260,000, a range checked against public auction results and dealer asks. 10 auction results for the CAT D5 ranged from $71,000 to $259,614.
HeavyDutyYard estimate, checked against recent sales
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High
| Hours | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Under 2,000 hrs | $148,500–$260,000 |
| 2,000–5,000 hrs | $113,500–$148,500 |
| 5,000–8,000 hrs | $87,000–$113,500 |
| 8,000+ hrs | $71,000–$87,000 |
See the recent CAT D5 sales and asks.
CAT D5 Specs at a Glance
- Engine
- Caterpillar C7.1 170 hp
- Operating weight
- 42,263 lb
- Size class
- Medium
- Years produced
- 2019-present
- Blade Capacity
- 5.6 cu yd
- Fuel tank
- 83.2 gal
Checked against D5 (current).
Full CAT D5specifications →Which CAT D5 Do You Have?
The CAT D5 was built from 2019 to today. Give the year from the serial plate.
What to Include With Your CAT D5
Seen most often on a CAT D5; list any that come with yours.
Common configurations
- Standard track
- LGP variant
- XL blade
- U-blade option
Popular attachments
- Single or dual ripper
- Angle blade
- U-blade
- Tile spade
How the CAT D5 Compares
| Model | Weight | HP | Blade Capacity | Est. used price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAT D5 | 42,263 lb | 170 | 5.6 cu yd | $71,000–$260,000 |
| Komatsu D51 | 30,380 lb | 131 | 3.5 cu yd | $141,500–$310,000 |
| John Deere 650K | 22,343 lb | 104 | 2.9 cu yd | $40,000–$135,000 |
HeavyDutyYard estimates.
Against the Komatsu D51, the CAT D5 is 11,883 lb heavier, has 39 more hp and has 2.1 cu yd more blade capacity.
Against the John Deere 650K, the CAT D5 is 19,920 lb heavier, has 66 more hp and has 2.7 cu yd more blade capacity.
In Caterpillar's bulldozers lineup, the next size down is the CAT D6N and the next size up is the CAT D6T.
Hours on a Used Bulldozer
Working life, dozer (d3-d7 class): about 8,000–12,000 hours (Caterpillar). Check yours with the hours checker.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CAT D5 still made?
Yes. The CAT D5 has been built since 2019.
What is the CAT D5 used for?
The CAT D5 is mostly put to work on major earthmoving, road construction, quarrying, mining.