T-9 Medium Dozer

INVESTMENT COMPONENT

Modernization

Recapitalization

Maintenance

MISSION

Performs earth moving operations (cutting, moving, and finishing grading) through a forward/reverse motion, to support various construction tasks; build and maintain roads, airfields, and shelters; and Reduce rubble obstacles and fortified buildings in urban terrain.

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 or ripper.

The medium dozer is a commercial vehicle with military modifications to include NATO start, arctic kit, rifle rack and armor C-Kit capability.

SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES

In this Publication

None

Other Major Interdependencies

M870 truck trailer for highway transportability; C-17/C-5 for fixed wing transport

PROGRAM STATUS

PROJECTED ACTIVITIES

ACQUISITION PHASE

Technology Development

Engineering & Manufacturing Development

Production & Deployment

Operations & Support

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FOREIGN MILITARY SALES

Uganda

CONTRACTORS

Caterpillar Inc. (Peoria, IL)

BAE Systems (Cincinnati, OH)

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