Caterpillar Announces New 814K Wheel Dozer

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The new Cat 814K wheel dozer offers up to 249 horsepower, has an operating weight of 48,390 pounds (21,950 kilograms) and has a maximum speed of 19 mph (30.5 km/h) forward and 21.5 mph (34.6 km/h) in reverse. (Photo courtesy of Caterpillar.)

Caterpillar recently introduced its new Cat 814K wheel dozer, which will start shipping out this month and is designed to be rugged on the outside and comfortable for the operator on the inside. The cab, which Cat describes as the “operator’s office,” sports an air suspension seat that absorbs vibrations before they get to the operator and noise reduction down to 71 dB (or 70 dB with an optional package).

The Cat 814K wheel dozer also features the Steering and Transmission Integrated Control System (STIC) armrest with controls that require more subtle movement to reduce strain and fatigue. The updated touchscreen display puts important information at your fingertips and the Vital Information Management System (VIMS) gives fleet managers and technicians more ways to monitor equipment as well as to create reports, data logs, and more. Cat Product Link, as well as VisionLink, makes it much easier to access that data remotely.

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The Cat 814K wheel dozer has two engine options, one that is Tier 4 Final and EU Stage IV compliant and one that is Brazil MAR-1 compliant, which is comparable to Tier 3/Stage IIIA. (Photo courtesy of Caterpillar.)

Power & Performance

Cat’s new wheel dozer comes with either a Cat C7.1 ACERT engine, which is Tier 4 Final- and EU Stage IV-compliant and produces 248 horsepower, or a Tier 3/Stage IIIA model that also supports Brazil MAR-1 emissions standards and produces 249 horsepower. It has a total operating weight of 48,390 lbs. and a top speed of 19 mph forward and 21.5 mph in reverse, which is coupled with the Advanced Productivity Electronic Control Strategy (APECS) for much smoother operation. It also has an option for a straight blade with a capacity of 3.7 cubic yards (2.8 cubic meters) or a coal blade with a capacity of 13.8 cubic yards (10.5 cubic meters). Fuel efficiency is improved with Caterpillar’s Engine Idle Shutdown, Auto Idle Kickdown, and Load Sense Control Hydraulics systems.

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Cat’s 814K wheel dozer is designed for maximum driver comfort, but it’s rugged and reliable enough to stand up to the rigors of life on the construction site. (Photo courtesy of Caterpillar.)

Improved Maintenance Intervals

One of the Caterpillar’s main goals with the 814K is to help minimize the amount of time the machine is in maintenance. It has multiple features built specifically for that purpose, including a lock-out/tag-out system, emergency fuel shutoff, and more. Cat also made the grease points much easier to get to in an effort to speed up day-to-day maintenance. The aforementioned VIMS platform can send out notifications to technicians in the event of a failure or other issue and initiate the repair process. The oil inspection timeframe is now doubled from 2,000 hours up to 4,000 hours, and everything from the ladders to the platforms are designed with non-slip surfaces to ensure that technicians working on the machine are safe.

Source: Caterpillar