𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐂𝐀𝐓 𝐃7 𝐝𝐨𝐳𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 : 𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥

The D7R Series II at 240 hp (180 kW) power and an operating weight of around 20 tons, is in the middle of Caterpillar's track-type tractors, which range in size from the D3 77 hp (57 kW), 8 short tons (7.3 t), to the D11 935 hp (697 kW), 124 short tons (112 t). It is primarily used to move material short distances or through challenging terrain. The vehicle is powerful, yet small and light (16 to 20 short tons [15 to 18 t]) depending on configuration). This makes it ideal for working on very steep slopes, in forests, and for backfilling pipelines safely without risking damage to the pipe.