T-9 Medium Dozer
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DESCRIPTION

The T-9/D7R dozer model is a medium drawbar, air-transportable by C-5 and C-17, diesel-engine-driven crawler tractor with a dozer blade and optional winch (Type I) or ripper (Type II). The medium dozer is a commercial vehicle with military modifications to include North Atlantic Treaty Organization start, arctic kit, rifle rack and armor C-Kit capability.

The vehicle provides cutting, moving and finish-grading capabilities to support various construction tasks such as building and maintaining roads, airfields and shelters.

BENEFIT TO THE SOLDIER

The T-9/D7R-II medium dozer is used to build and maintain air and ground lines of communication such as airfields and main supply routes, which enhances infrastructure and force protection for the warfighter.

SPECIFICATIONS

  • Maximum speed: 6.6 mph forward, 8.4 mph reverse
  • 105,820 pounds drawbar pull
  • 3 forward and 3 reverse gears

Dimensions:

  • With winch: 273 inches long, 139 inches high and 145 inches wide;
  • Weight: 62,000 pounds without armor; 66,000 pounds with armor
  • With ripper: 289 inches long, 139 inches high and 145 inches wide;
  • Weight: 65,000 pounds without armor; 69,000 pounds with armor

PROGRAM STATUS

FY16-FY17: Fielded and trained 241 T-9 Dozers and operators
2QFY17: T9 Dozer Full Operative Capability
3QFY18: Dozer Production complete

PROJECTED ACTIVITIES

None

Contractors

  • Caterpillar Inc. (Peoria, IL)
  • BAE Systems (Cincinnati, OH)