Learn the basics of your Cat D5 dozer

Learn the basics of your Cat® D5 dozer with this walk-around. Pay special attention to your pre-shift procedures for dozer maintenance, safety tips and basic operator settings. Remember: Always refer to your Operation and Maintenance Manual for guidance on maintenance, safety, settings, features and more. Your Cat D5 dozer is designed to give you the dependable functionality you expect while providing the innovative technology, safety features and comfort you desire. The D5 offers a multitude of seating adjustments and climate control for operating comfort. Whenever the operator leaves the seat, the Cat Operator Presence System automatically engages the hydraulic lockout and parking brake. And it’s a breeze to find your gauges and other operational information on the monitor. Utilizing the Next Gen Monitor to its fullest boosts productivity up to 50%, increases fuel efficiency up to 35% and cuts maintenance costs up to 12%, using GPS-enabled features like Slope Assist and Cat Grade with 3D to drastically reduce operator inputs. Have any questions about operation after viewing the D5 walk-around? Reach out to your Cat dealer, who can make sure you are getting the most out of your machine. It’s hard to get excited about a dozer blade. After all, it’s just a big metal plate that pushes and shoves and cuts and grades. But the truth is, today’s dozer blades are sophisticated tools. And you can’t make money without them—which makes them far from boring. So before you choose a blade, give some thought to how the decision could affect your bottom line. Some new dozers are equipped with blade sensors and controls. These technologies help operators work faster and more accurately while using less fuel and materials. Consider the new Cat® D6. It includes Cat Grade with Slope Indicate, a standard technology that keeps the operator informed about the slope they’re on. It’s a simple visual indicator that helps boost productivity. Cat Grade with Slope Assist, another standard feature on the Cat D6, holds the blade at a target slope, making it much easier for the operator to work efficiently. And Cat Grade with 3D, an optional automation blade control system, boosts productivity by up to 50% over traditional grading processes. Learn the basics of your Cat D5 dozer