Used Caterpillar D5 price: €215k–€303k in Europe

How much does a used Caterpillar D5 cost in Europe?

Across independent European dealers, used Caterpillar D5 listings currently run from €215,400 to €303,300, with a market average around €254,000. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 15 active listings, refreshed daily.

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Specification · Comparison

How the D5 lines up in its class.

Nearest competitors auto-selected by category and weight class. Specs from manufacturer datasheets; prices from recent dealer listings.

Caterpillar

D5

At a glance

Weight class

19 t

Power

Engine

Cat C7.1

John Deere PowerTech PSS 6068

Cummins B 6.7

Power

170 hp

205 hp

225 hp

Peak torque

1,268 Nm

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1,044 Nm

Fuel tank

315 L

368 L

380 L

Dimensions

Operating weight

19,170 kg

19,304 kg

19,352 kg

Length

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5,388 mm

6,429 mm

Width

3,960 mm

3,251 mm

3,442 mm

Height

3,250 mm

3,213 mm

3,312 mm

Undercarriage

Shoe width

840 mm

610 mm

510 mm

Track on ground

2,794 mm

2,769 mm

2,680 mm

Ground pressure

32.6 kPa

56.5 kPa

75.4 kPa

Working range

Blade width

3,960 mm

3,251 mm

3,442 mm

Blade capacity

4.2 m³

4.28 m³

4.5 m³

Drive

Transmission

Fully automatic 3-speed

Hydrostatic HST

Powershift

Travel speed

9.8 km/h

15.6 km/h

10.7 km/h

Market

Market average ask · EU

€254k

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Price range

€215k – €303k

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Active listings

15

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About · Caterpillar D5

Overview

The Caterpillar D5 is a mid-size crawler dozer operating at 19,170 kg and rated at 170 hp, placing it firmly in the intermediate bulldozer class where it bridges light grading machines and heavy production dozers. Its 4.2 m3 blade capacity reflects a balance between pushing volume and maneuverability suited to a broad range of site conditions. Built on Caterpillar's established crawler platform, the D5 represents a widely recognized benchmark in its weight class for durability and parts availability.

Typical applications

Where this machine is used

Machines in this class are typically deployed on road construction, site preparation, quarry reclamation, and land clearing assignments where consistent pushing power and undercarriage stability are required. The D5's operating weight and blade volume make it effective for bulk earthmoving, rough grading, and stock-pile management on medium-scale civil and infrastructure projects. It is also used in forestry and mine-site support roles where a reliable intermediate dozer is required without the operating cost of a larger production-class machine.

Used-market inspection

What to check before buying

Inspection priority for any used intermediate crawler dozer should begin with undercarriage assessment, as track components including shoes, rollers, idlers, and sprockets represent a significant portion of ongoing ownership cost in this class. Buyers should measure track wear against manufacturer wear limits and request any available undercarriage inspection reports. Engine oil analysis records and hydraulic system condition should be reviewed where available, with attention paid to any history of overheating or contamination. Blade cutting edges, push arms, and the c-frame should be inspected for cracks, fatigue, and alignment. On machines equipped with rippers, the shank, tip, and beam should be checked for wear and structural integrity. Verify that all electronic or grade-control systems fitted to the machine are functional and that operator documentation is present. Service records and dealer maintenance history add confidence for buyers assessing long-term reliability.

Current market

Price position

The Caterpillar D5 competes directly with the John Deere 850K and the Dressta TD-15 in the intermediate crawler dozer segment. Compared to the John Deere 850K, the D5 occupies a closely matched weight and power bracket, with buyer preference often driven by brand-specific service network access and machine familiarity. The Dressta TD-15 typically appeals to buyers where acquisition cost is a primary criterion, though parts distribution networks differ significantly from those of the Caterpillar product. Within the D5's own price band, the primary attributes that move a unit are accumulated hours, undercarriage wear condition, blade and push-arm configuration, the presence of factory or aftermarket attachments such as rippers or GPS grade-control systems, and overall mechanical and structural condition. Documented service history and the specification of the blade type, straight versus angle versus semi-universal, also influence positioning within the band.

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