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Wheel Dozer
Engine
Engine Model Cat® 3412E diesel
Gross Power 503 kW 675 hp
Flywheel Power 463 kW 620 hp
Weights
Operating Weight 70 815 kg 156,120 lb
Operating Specifications
Blade Capacities 15.9 to 30.7 m3 20.7 to 40.2 yd3
844 Wheel Dozer
A strong power train combined with a heavy-duty front frame provides long life and
economical operation.
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Hydraulics Blades and Blade Controls Operator Station
Two, independent hydraulic systems Choose between semi-U, heavy-duty Experience a high level of efficiency
and load-sensing steering are the semi-U and coal blades. Replaceable and comfort with one-hand operation
invisible force behind the mobility bolt-on cutting edges and bottom wear provided by the STIC controller and a
and versatility of the 844. pg. 8 plates help extend blade life. A single state-of-the-art cab. Operator productivity
lever is used to hydraulically control all is increased with improved range of
blade operations. pg. 10 viewing, reduced sound levels, improved
ventilation and easy entry and exit.
pg. 12
✔ New Feature
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Power Train
844 power train components deliver dependable, reliable performance customers expect
from Cat wheel dozers.
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and transfer energy efficiently. Large Design. Provides a larger cooling oil
6 5 diameter perimeter clutches coupled reservoir and thicker separator plates
with high contact planetary gear sets than conventional brake designs. This
provide high torque carrying capacity gives the brake higher heat dissipation
for long, trouble-free life. rates allowing higher capacity than
conventional oil-disc brakes. Duo-cone
Parking Brake. Is spring-applied, oil-
seals are located between the wheel and
released and dry disc. It is mounted
the spindle.
on the transmission gear output shaft.
The Caterpillar Monitoring System 9 Brake Location. Reduces service time.
(EMS-III) alerts the operator if the Conventional brakes require final drive
transmission is engaged while the disassembly. The axle-shaft brake
parking brake is applied as well as if design allows brake service while
pressure drops, in which case the brake leaving the final drive intact. Reduced
5 Impeller Clutch. Modulates the amount will automatically apply. Manual service time and machine downtime
of engine power sent to the wheels. override is possible to allow movement keep operating costs low.
of the machine.
6 Lockup Clutch. With Electronic Clutch Bevel Gear Sets and Differentials.
Pressure Control provides direct drive • Self-diagnostics accessible through Are common with the Cat 990 Series II
efficiency in second and third forward Caterpillar Monitoring System Wheel Loader.
gears and all three gears in reverse with • Quick Shift Service Brakes. Are four wheel,
higher speeds and improved fuel hydraulic, oil-dipped multiple disc
economy on long distance dozing. 7 Final Drives. Are planetary consisting
brakes that are adjustment-free,
of a ring gear, three planet gears, a
ICTC Benefits. completely enclosed and allow
planet gear carrier and a sun gear.
modulated engagement without
• Improved calibration procedure • Ring gears splined to reation hub slack adjusters.
• Improved left pedal modulation • Proprietary gear cutting and heat Secondary Brakes. Are fully modulated
• Compensates for wear and provides treat methods are used in the and the front and rear service brake
the ability to recalibrate for optimum manufacturing of components circuits are isolated so one circuit
left pedal modulation regardless of can operate if pressure drops in the
• Full-floating bronze sleeve bearings
torque converter wear. other circuit.
are used on planet gears
• Oil-bath lubrication
8 Axle-Shaft, Oil-Disc Brakes. Are fully
hydraulic, completely sealed and never
need adjustment. Disc face grooves
provide cooling even when brakes are
applied for a long, fade resistant life.
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Cooling System
Works with the engine to meet emissions standards as well as improve serviceability and
reduce downtime.
AMOCS
Cores ATAAC
Cores Isolation
Shield
Advanced Modular Cooling System Separated Cooling System. Isolates the Serviceability. Is a key benefit. Tubes
(AMOCS) with Air-to-Air Aftercooling AMOCS radiator and demand fan from are welded to a large, thick header,
System (ATAAC). In order to meet the engine compartment with a shield providing the strength of the tube-to-
EPA Tier 2 and EU stage II emissions allowing the radiator to receive outside header joint that reduces the possibility
requirements for the Year 2002, the ambient air through the side and top of coolant leaks. The AMOCS modular
software for the Cat 3412 HEUI engine vents at a much lower temperature than core design allows removal of a single
has been changed and the cooling the hot air from the engine compartment. core without removing the entire
system upgraded to an AMOCS that This improves the system’s efficiency radiator – reducing downtime through
utilizes the ATAAC system to achieve and allows the radiator size to be ease of serviceability. Replacing the
lower particulate, NOx and sound decreased and the rear hood to be individual core also reduces repair costs.
output. The proven AMOCS system sloped, improving the rear viewing area.
Two Pass System. Offers increased
is currently used on other Caterpillar Also, sound levels are reduced due to
cooling capacity. Coolant travels from
models such as the 834G, 854G, 988G the lower fan speed of a more efficient
the engine to the fan side of the bottom
and 992G and with ATAAC technology cooling system.
tank, up the fan side of each core, over
effective with the 834G and 988G
AMOCS. Is a Caterpillar exclusive the top, down the engine side of the
introduction.
technology that improves serviceability core, into the engine side of the bottom
ATAAC System. Provides a separate and increases cooling efficiency by tank and back to the engine. The improved
cooling system for the intake manifold 22 percent. Ambient working temperature flow pattern allows the coolant to pass
air complementing the engine jacket for the standard 844 is 43° C (110° F). through the radiator twice for better
water cooling system. The ATAAC A high ambient cooling package with a cooling. The AMOCS design improves
system routes hot, compressed air from 50° C (122° F) capacity is available as serviceability, reduces downtime and
the turbo and cools it with a single pass, an attachment. increases cooling capability.
air-to-air aluminum heat exchanger. The
cooled compressed air is then delivered
to the engine intake manifold. Providing
the engine with cool compressed air
greatly reduces the emissions produced,
meeting Tier 2 requirements for a
cleaner environment.
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Structures
Advanced design and materials provide superior strength.
Structure Welds. Are more than 1 Box-Section Rear Frame. Absorbs 4 Spread-Hitch Design. Helps square up
90 percent robotically welded. shock loads and torsional forces, solidly the frame and provides more clearance
This provides highly consistent welds maintaining alignment for hitch pins for hydraulic lines. Double tapered
with deep plate penetration and excellent and driveline. roller bearings and hardened pins resist
plate fusion. The benefit is greater both horizontal and vertical loads to
2 Four-Plate Front Frame. Provides
fatigue strength and longer life than increase life. The spread hitch also
maximum structural strength to resist
with conventional welding methods. makes service access easier.
twisting loads during dozing applications.
Castings. In the engine end-frame are Engine and Transmission Mounts.
3 Upper and Lower Hitch Pins. Pivot on
used in critical high-stress areas to help Are designed to use mushroom and
double-tapered roller bearings and are
spread the load and reduce the number cup-shaped ISO mounts, reducing
shaped to direct stress away from the
of parts. The casting for the rear trunnion component vibration and sound levels.
end of the weld, resulting in a smoother
mount also serves as an engine mount, The engine mounts directly to the rear
transition of stress loads.
which provides a load path for the weight cross member, simplifying and improving
and torque of the engine to travel down load transfer structure.
to the trunnion and then on through to
the axle. Other castings used in the
engine-end frame include: front trunnion
mounts, steering cylinder brackets,
articulation stops and lock link.
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Hydraulics
Well-balanced hydraulics deliver precise low-effort control and trouble-free operation.
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3 Load Sensing Steering with STIC • Simple side-to-side motions of the XT-3 and XT-5 Hose. O-ring face seals
Control System. Is a revolutionary stick turn the machine right or left and large-bore lift and tilt cylinders top
system that integrates steering and offering a 35 degree steering angle off the hydraulic system, delivering
transmission into a single controller. in both directions. Center-point the performance and durability owners
The variable displacement pump frame articulation allows the front expect. Reliable components reduce
maximizes machine performance by and rear wheels to track. leaks and help protect the environment.
directing power through the steering
• Transmission shifting forward, Hydrostatic Cooling Fan. Is used for
system only when needed. More efficient
neutral or reverse is controlled by engine, transmission and hydraulic
use of power results in decreased fuel
the operator’s fingers and gear cooling. A variable displacement pump
consumption and higher production.
selection is controlled by the drives the fan’s hydraulic motor so that
operator’s thumb. fan speed varies with coolant temperature.
The fan draws only the power needed
for cooling, reducing fuel consumption
and increasing efficiency.
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Blades and Blade Controls
Caterpillar blades are built to handle tough applications and well-proven Cat components
deliver dependable service and ease of operation.
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Heavy-Duty Semi-U Blade. Has the
same configuration as the semi-U blade
but is built with thicker plates for more
severe applications.
Heavy-Duty Blade Linkage. Is common
with a Caterpillar D9 Track-Type
Tractor. These well-proven components
are designed for tough applications.
• Lift cylinders raise and lower blade
for efficient dozing action.
• Two position tilt cylinder mounting
for increased flexibility for various
applications.
• Cutting edges are DH-2 steel. End
bits are DH-3 to provide maximum
service life in tough materials
• Trunnions, pusharms and tag link
are sized for large dozing loads.
Single-Lever Blade Control. Hydraulically
operates blade raise, lower, tilt and tip.
Lift Circuit. Features four positions:
raise, hold, lower and float with detente
hold on float.
Tilt/Tip Circuit. Offers operator selected
single or dual-tilt and fingertip control
for tip operation.
Low-Effort Control. Comes from the
single-lever lift/tilt/tip control that is
floor mounted and cable actuated with
pressure compensation for tilt/tip.
Single or Dual-Tilt Operation. Can be
selected by the operator by using a
switch located on top of control lever.
A generous range of tilt motion enables
excellent control for dozing.
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Operator Station
Comfort and control — a top quality operator station helps maximize productivity.
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5
3
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Cab Design. Is spacious and incorporates 3 Comfort Series Seat. With air • Tachometer/Speedometer
innovations for operator comfort and suspension and retractable seat belt Display engine speed and gear
productivity, includes an excellent is designed for comfort and support. indicator.
viewing area, interior sound levels Seat cushions reduce pressure on the
• Alert Indicators
below 75 dB(A), Caterpillar Comfort lower back and thighs while allowing
Include charging system, parking/
Series seat, standard coat hook, cup unrestricted arm and leg movement.
secondary brake, supplemental
holder, storage bin, sun visor and The seat has three height levels.
steering, brake oil pressure, engine
intermittent wet-arm wipers. It is The retractable seat belt remains off
coolant flow and transmission
also radio-ready for two-way radios. the floor and is easy for the operator
filter status.
to reach.
1 STIC Control System. Is a revolutionary
7 Floor-Mounted Hydraulic Blade
system that integrates steering and 4 Quick-Shift Feature. Allows quicker
Controls. Are adjustable fore and aft,
transmission into a single controller. cycle times by shifting from first forward
with a height-adjustable armrest so
Simple side-to-side motions of the to second reverse.
operators of any size can find a
operator’s left arm turn the machine
5 Throttle Lock. Allows the operator to comfortable operating position. A single
right or left. Transmission shifting
preset the engine speed and concentrate lever control allows operator to control
forward, neutral or reverse is controlled
on productivity. The throttle lock can be blade functions: lift/lower, tip and tilt.
by the operator’s fingers, and gear
deactivated by pressing the brake pedal. The switch control on top of control
selection is controlled by the operator’s
lever allows option of single or dual-tilt
thumb. These factors combine to produce 6 Caterpillar Monitoring System
operation.
a fluid motion that reduces effort and (EMS-III). Continually monitors various
allows the operator to work the machine machine systems through three instrument 8 Torque Converter Lock-up Clutch.
for long periods of time with little or clusters and provides a three-level Is activated when the operator presses
no fatigue. warning system to alert the operator a switch on the console. The 844
of immediate or pending problems. automatically shifts from torque
2 Left Pedal. Operates the Impeller
It shares information with the engine, converter drive to direct drive when a
Clutch Torque Converter for about
hydraulic and transmission controls that set speed in second and third forward or
the first inch of travel, then engages
can be used during servicing to simplify all gears in reverse is reached, providing
the brakes. Within the first inch of
service and troubleshooting. faster travel speeds and less fuel
pedal travel, rimpull can be controlled
consumption.
from 100 percent to 20 percent. • Gauges
Display engine coolant, transmission Large Viewing Area. Enhances viewing
oil and hydraulic oil temperatures, in all directions. Bonded glass in the
engine oil pressure and fuel tank level. front window eliminates distracting
metal frames with the best operator
visibility to the blade.
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Serviceability
Less time spent on maintenance means more time on the job.
Easy Maintenance. In addition to the • Large Service Platform. Provides • Side Access Doors. On the radiator
servicing features built into the engine, passage to hydraulic filter, fuel fill and guard provide easy access for radiator
the 844 includes: transmission filters through easy-to- cleanout.
open doors.
• Rear Access Stairs. For easy, • Grouped and Labeled Lube Points.
comfortable access for operators • Large Door. Provides entrance to Accessible at ground level, make daily
and service personnel. transmission and pumps when service lube maintenance quick and easy.
is required.
• Large Engine Access Doors. Provide • Sight Gauges. For the hydraulic tanks
excellent access to service points, engine • Large Platform Door. Provides access and radiator provide quick checks for
oil dipstick, diagnostic connector, engine to fuses and electronic control modules. fluid levels.
oil and fuel filters, starting receptacle,
• Batteries. Are accessible through hinged
air filter indicator, air filters, fuel/water
doors in bumper.
separator and the ether starting aid
cartridge.
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Complete Customer Support
Cat Dealer services help keep machines operating longer with lower costs.
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Engine Weights
kg x lbs x
1000 1000
60
Thousands
55
50 55
45 50
45
40
Total Resistance (%)
35 40
(Grade + Rolling)
Rimpull (kg)
60
35 55
30
50
30 2 45
25 40
25 1L 35
20
30
20 3
15 25
15 2L
20
10 10 15
3L
10
5 5
5
2
0 0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 mph
0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 km/h
Machine Ground Speed (kph)
Torque Converter
Direct Drive
ROPS
5067 mm
(16' 7") 4723 mm
(15' 6")
3512 mm
(11' 6")
475 mm 2300 mm
(19") (7' 7")
3615 mm 4600 mm
(11' 10") (15' 1")
10 940 mm
(35' 11")
Blade Specifications
Semi-U Blade: This unit combines the characteristics of the S and U blades into one package. It has increased capacity by the addition of
short wings which include only the dozer end bits.
Optional Equipment
With approximate changes in operating weights.
kg lb kg lb
Blades Starting aids
Semi-U 7273 16,034 Diesel fuel heater 7 15
Heavy-duty Semi-U 7763 17,100 Heater, engine coolant 4 8
Coal 6273 13,830 Tires – 40.5/75 R39 1-Star, Goodyear –1030 –2,272
Fuel system 1 3
High Ambient Cooling Arrangement 12 26.5
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