33,521 kg305 hp90 kPaMarket avg. €121k · 3 listed · 1 below market
Asking prices land at €109k – €134k, around 42% above the market average.
This model sits 9% above the class average across 34 peer models.
Across independent European dealers, used Caterpillar D8R listings currently run from €108,960 to €134,460, with a market average around €120,800. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 3 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Caterpillar D8R is a large crawler bulldozer in the heavy dozer class, operating at 33,521 kg and delivering 305 hp through its drive train. It represents Caterpillar's long-established position in the upper-mid to large dozer segment, built around durability and broad parts availability. The machine is widely recognized as a benchmark unit in its weight class, suitable for sustained heavy-cycle work.
The D8R is suited to large-scale earthmoving, site preparation, road construction, mine site reclamation, and land clearing operations where sustained drawbar pull and machine mass are required. Its operating weight and power rating make it appropriate for pushing heavy material volumes over extended shifts. The class is also regularly deployed in dam and embankment construction, quarry face work, and bulk cut-and-fill projects.
Inspection of the undercarriage is the single most consequential step when evaluating any large crawler dozer, as track components represent a significant portion of ownership cost and wear is not always visible without measurement. Buyers should request undercarriage wear reports and assess remaining material on track links, rollers, and idlers. Engine and hydraulic system condition should be confirmed through oil sampling and analysis where available. Review service records for scheduled maintenance compliance, including final drive and transmission servicing. On machines of this weight class, inspect the blade for cracks or distortion and confirm all hydraulic cylinders are seal-tight. Ripper condition, including shank and tip wear, is worth assessing separately if the unit is being purchased for ripping applications. Where possible, a full working demonstration under load is advisable before purchase.
Within the large crawler dozer segment, the D8R is cross-shopped against the Liebherr PR756 and the Komatsu D85. The Komatsu D85 sits in a lighter weight and lower power band than the D8R, making the Caterpillar the stronger choice where raw mass and output are priorities. The Liebherr PR756 competes more directly on weight and capability, with buyers often evaluating differences in undercarriage design, parts network reach, and operator environment. Within the D8R's own price band, the primary attributes that move a unit are accumulated service hours, undercarriage wear condition, blade and ripper configuration, the presence of additional attachments, overall mechanical condition, and documented service history. Machines with low hours, straight-blade-plus-ripper configurations, and verifiable maintenance records occupy the stronger end of the band, while high-hour units with worn undercarriage or incomplete history trade at the lower end.
Market average ask shown as delta against the class average (€121k).
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