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IDF Caterpillar D9
Photo: Source: IDF Spokesperson Unit Derivative: User:MathKnight · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Combat Engineering Vehicles · United States · 1954
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IDFCaterpillarD9

IDF Caterpillar D9
IDF Caterpillar D9 Photo: Source: IDF Spokesperson Unit Derivative: User:MathKnight · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Versatility
90
Obstacle Clearing
95
Protection
85
Mobility
80
Excavation / Tools
92
Reliability
98
Survivability
88
Self-Defence
60
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
95
Origin United States
ManufacturerCaterpillar Inc.
CategoryCombat Engineering Vehicles
EraEarly Cold War
In service1954
Operators2 countries
Data Quality85%
88
Combat Engineering Vehicles MASS Rating
1/1
Early Cold War
1/17
All-Time
Combat Engineering Vehicles · 10 axes scored
Versatility
90
Obstacle Clearing
95
Protection
85
Mobility
80
Excavation / Tools
92
Reliability
98
Survivability
88
Self-Defence
60
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
95
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat engineering vehicles category.
01 / Overview
IDF Caterpillar D9
Prime contractor
Production
1954–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT ENGINEERING VEHICLES · EARLY COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
96
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
88
combat engineering vehicles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the combat engineering vehicles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Vehicle Typearmored bulldozer
  • Service Entry Year1980
  • Crew2
  • Seating Capacity2
  • Drive Configurationtracked
  • In ServiceYes
◈Weights & Load4MOD.4
  • Curb Weight50 kg
  • Gross Vehicle Weight60 kg
  • Payload Capacity4,000 kg
  • Towing Capacity15,000 kg
▣Powertrain8MOD.8
  • Engine Typediesel
  • Engine Power405 hp
  • Transmissionpower shift
  • Fuel Typediesel
  • Fuel Capacity680 L
  • Top Speed10 km/h
  • Range300 km
  • AmphibiousNo
◇Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Length8.5 m
  • Width3.6 m
  • Height3.7 m
  • Wheelbase3.6 m
◆Mobility5MOD.5
▤Protection4MOD.4
⬢Special Function4MOD.4
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1954Production started
72
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
05 / MASS Score
COMBAT ENGINEERING VEHICLES RANKING Combat Engineering Vehicles · Early Cold War
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Protected by armour plating to resist ballistic threats, fragmentation, and other hazards. Used to describe vehicles with enhanced survivability features.
A front-mounted armored plate on a tank, primarily used for clearing obstacles, creating cover, or breaching fortifications.
Protection systems in IFVs designed to mitigate damage from landmines and improvised explosive devices, including armored hulls, blast-resistant seats, and counter-IED electronics.
A mechanical device used to pull or lift heavy loads via a cable or rope, commonly integrated into light tactical vehicles for recovery or cargo operations.
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