20 Biggest Bulldozers in the World

[Music] Everyone has seen a bulldozer at some point in their lives, and they help to serve a simple yet important purpose. These are the things that are meant to help move the Earth one scoop, push at a time. They're vital in things like construction jobs, mining, and more.

But the question that some of you may have is, how big can they actually get? Well, like any job that requires heavy machinery, they can get as big as they want to be or need to be, which means that the bigger the job, the bigger the bulldozer. And that's what makes them impressive sites.

So, with that in mind, here now are the 20 biggest bulldozers in the world. Number 20: The Loro L2350 So, given that we're doing a list about the world's biggest bulldozers, shouldn't we begin with one that currently holds a world record for its size? Well, that would be the Loro L2350, which holds the Guinness World Record for the biggest earthmover.

And when you look at pictures and videos of it in action, you can very easily see why it would have that moniker. You can literally fit dozens of people inside of that bucket, and the wheels are even bigger than the bucket itself. This thing is so big that it can lift about 80 tons of dirt and earth in one scoop.

And do I really have to express how insane that is? You may be wondering, why would someone want something that big? Well, in the construction trade and on various mining sites, you'll need to get things done in a hurry.

To that end, if you have something that can move a whole lot of dirt or something that can load up the various haul trucks in your arsenal more quickly, well, then you're going to save time, money, and energy. And regarding the Loro L2350, you can tell that no expense has been spared so that it could not only be the biggest earthmover on the planet, but something that could get the job done no matter where it was placed. And while it's not always the case, size does matter with these machines.

You heard it here first. Before we go on, like this video, smash the subscribe button, and click the notification bell right now, or this centipede will crawl on your face when you're sleeping. Now, it's time for the fancy topic.

For today's fancy topic, we're going to have a look at just how big this potential bulldozer is. Yes, I said potential bulldozer, because the story attached to this picture is that this massive behemoth of a vehicle was allegedly made over in China in complete secrecy. More than likely, they're implying that they don't want other nations to know how big their bulldozers can be so that they can't be replicated or something of the like.

Now, as I just commented, size does matter when it comes to vehicles like bulldozers. But is something like this too big? Well, more than likely, yes.

But as ironic as it sounds, it's not improbable that something like this could exist. I'm not saying that it does; I'm saying that it could. Now, I will stick with the China story for now and note how they have been trying to overhaul their country regarding their cities and transportation methods.

And that means that they want to move a ton of dirt and would likely want something done as quickly as possible. Having something this big would basically allow you to move like a mountain, which I'm sure appeals to China and others. So, do I feel that this thing is real?

Well, it does get complicated, doesn't it? It's clear that there's something off about this photo, including the people on top of the vehicle. And, secondly, while something like this being built is not impossible, it's actually impractical due to how slow it likely moves, how much effort it would take to make a single one, and the difficulties in transportation.

While it's true that size matters with something like this, once you do build it, you're going to need to get it to the destination in question. And that's why a whole lot of miners and construction workers will sometimes settle for something smaller because it's a whole lot easier and more cost-effective to use than a behemoth like this. As always, you can comment down below using the #fancytopic and let me know what you think in relation to what I just showed you on the screen.

Number 19: The Kamatsu D575A 3SD Dozer Here's a dozer that just came out in 2023 and got some rave reviews when it arrived. The Kamatsu D575A 3SD Dozer isn't only a big dozer; there are some who would call it the largest and most productive dozer around. Now, as I've already stated, that would make it something that a lot of people would be interested in.

Efficiency is vital on a work site where big tasks need to get done. And to that end, Kamatsu put a whole lot of effort into the dozer to make it efficient on all levels. To increase efficiency during a long push, the 575A3 features an automatic torque converter system.

This mode allows automatic engaging of the torque converter lockup clutch, which transmits all engine power to the transmission. What does that mean? Well, it means that the dozer can get more power while burning less fuel, all the while going faster on the ground.

Furthermore, due to the power that it exerts, it can actually move a large amount of dirt no matter the resistance that the ground gives to it. You know, like if the ground is really compact or full of material that's a bit harder to break up, this bulldozer will go right through it and keep on trucking. Plus.

. . If you're the person who's driving this Dozer, you'll be happy to know that it'll be a comfortable ride.

It's been outfitted with the driver in mind, so you won't feel the roughness as you're pushing the dirt. Because, in the end, comfort does matter. Number 18, Caterpillar D11 Dozer.

The Caterpillar brand is one of the most respected in all of construction - they're known for making some of the best vehicles to get the job done. And you can see their vehicles on shows like Gold Rush, where things like the Caterpillar D11 Dozer help to move Earth on various mining sites so that miners can get to the pay layer and then begin extracting the dirt. The D11 is one of their best models and it improved upon everything that the D10 did while making it more efficient and cost-effective.

In fact, they boast a 6% decrease in cost within the D11 model while ensuring that it still does all of the heavy lifting that you would expect. Advanced technologies are integrated into the Dozer, creating smart machines and more informed operators to maximize the productivity of the operation that you'd be using it on. Plus, like with the other Dozer I mentioned before, the D11 has a very comfortable cabin that's designed to reduce all the shocks and bumps that the Dozer will face as it's going across the ground.

And it has an easy-to-use system so that almost anyone can jump in and be on their way when it's time to start the job. Caterpillar knows how to get the job done, so if you're ever in the mood for a new Dozer, well, this is one that you should definitely check out. Number 17, the Laar PR776.

On to the next model we go, which in this case is the Laar PR776. This Dozer is much like all the others that I've talked about so far, in that it's a rather large one that was designed to handle all sorts of terrains that need the Earth moved. This diesel engine has been designed for tough mining and extraction operations, providing sufficient power to contend in any situation.

That's not something that you think about when it comes to a dozer, but the land that you have to work on will determine what kind of Dozer you need to get. After all, not all pieces of land are the same, both in size and composition. So if you're dealing with something that could require multiple styles, the Laar PR776 may just be the kind of Dozer that you'll wish to go after.

The Dozer is so advanced that it will automatically change its settings for you so that it can best operate at maximum efficiency, which puts less stress and worry on the driver. Like many other dozers, this one has a special Ripper attachment that goes well beyond the vehicles that can be used to expertly and precisely rip up the ground. It can even be turned so that you can get into a tight area without having to worry about getting stuck.

In the end, every little bit helps. Number 16, the John Deere 1050k Dozer. While John Deere is a famous brand that's typically known for dealing with farming equipment and not construction equipment, why is it that they're making dozers?

Well, why not? I mean, after all, if you're good at making something of the right kind of equipment, it's not the most odd thing in the world to apply your talents to another kind of vehicle. In the case of the John Deere 1050k Dozer, they wanted to put their simple and easy-to-use stylings to the Dozer field, and so they've made some great things as a result.

In this case, they optimized this ride so that it could get the job done while maintaining fuel consumption so that you don't blow through fuel bills. Fuel can be one of the most costly things on machines like this, so the less that you use, the better. Furthermore, they designed the John Deere 1050k so that should you need to do maintenance on it, you can just open up the panels on the side or front and get things accomplished.

And for the driver, they've made it so that you can alter the Dozer setting so that it fits the style of ride and the amount of power that you want to put out, making it an easy-to-customize ride. And yeah, John Deere makes dozers, and they appear to make really good ones as well. Number 15, the Shantui SD32 W.

As I've already stated, one of the biggest problems that construction workers or miners will face on the job is the very ground that they're trying to get into. They need to have the right kind of machinery to take on the various types of ground and rock that they face, and sometimes that means having a dozer that can handle extreme conditions. In the case of this one, it's literally what it was built for.

The original model was fine, but then the company got some requests from people to make something that could handle more heavy-duty stuff like decomposed rocks or massive slabs of frozen ground. Depending on your location, ice can have a very damaging effect on your vehicle, and even a powerful dozer can have trouble moving frozen ground around. That's why this one is able not only to move the ground but also to rip it up.

I mentioned Ripper attachments with a previous model, and it's worth mentioning it again - when you're dealing with frozen ground, the thing you have to do is literally stick a piece of metal into it and then move your machine forward so that you can rip it up and force the ground to separate. Only then can you move forward and deal with pushing it out. Of the [Music] way, it's a time-consuming process, and that's why you need something big and heavy to push everything out of the way once it's ripped up.

This thing can do both, and it can handle lighter jobs for when things finally get easier. Number 14, the Case 2050M Dozer. Even the companies who make these machines acknowledge that sometimes you need the biggest machine possible in order to get the job done so that you can move on to the next step.

For the Case 2050 M Dozer, that's exactly what they did. They wanted to make the biggest and most powerful dozer in its line so that they could be put on job sites where moving the most amount of dirt possible was required, whether it's for land clearance, site development, or landfill operations. This dozer can suit your needs, and as it's happy to show on its website, it can also handle various kinds of inclines and terrain situations, like having to go up an incline as you push things around or having to deal with water and wet ground that you're having to move around in.

KM Series dozers provide some of the industry's best sight lines down to the blade, the tracks, and the work site, with excellent visibility and lots of glass from floor to ceiling. A true positive pressure cab with advanced sealing helps to keep out dirt, dust, and noise. And when you're driving a machine like this, well, the last thing that you need is distractions from inside the cabin that you're in.

So the Case team really knocked it out of the park with this one, and it'll be interesting to see in the future if they try to go even bigger. And given how the construction field is, I wouldn't put it past them to try. Number 13, the Komatsu D65 EX18.

Now, I honestly wonder at times why some of these dozers have really complicated names when it's just a bit over the top. Maybe it's a pride thing or a branding thing. I'm not one to judge, but yes, I am here to talk about the Komatsu D65 EX18.

But why is it labeled like that? One of the things that this particular dozer boasts isn't only the work that it can do, but the amount of time that it can do. After all, when you're putting things like dozers to intense labor day in and day out, well, it can not only cause machines woe, but it can also cause their lifespans to be put into question.

The team behind this big beast promises that should you get it, you'll have a dozer that can do some earth moving for many years to come without skipping a beat. Part of the machine is even designed so that you can limit the wear and tear of constant work. It's very cool if it's true.

This dozer also puts into use a very special engine that can help with lowering fuel costs, even when it's idle, which happens much more than you may [Music] think. When you add that to a cabin that allows for easy controlling, a ride that can move on a dime depending on where you need to go, you can see why Komatsu is proud of their long-titled dozer. Number 12, the Caterpillar D6N.

Here we're going to talk about the Caterpillar D6N, the latest in the line of Cat D6N dozers, which combines well-known versatility with a range of technology features to give the driver more job site productivity than ever before. A new transmission with lockup clutch torque converter delivers ease of operation, increased net power, plus a 10 to 15% improvement in fuel efficiency. And that's a big deal, as we've already discussed.

The more use you can get out of a dozer before you need to fill up again matters. Plus, the dozer is easy to use and control and can do all manner of jobs by itself. And if that's not enough for you, you can easily transport it from one job to the next, which, again, is something that just about every construction person wants.

Another thing that this bulldozer has the ability to do is help a person with their specific job by customizing it and optimizing it for the ground that they're working on, so they can put on special buckets or types of rippers on the back in order to help make things even more smooth. If not apparent by now, the Caterpillar people know how to make these kinds of machines, and they're always looking for new ways to grow products and make them better. Number 11, the New Holland D180.

There are plenty of things that we can talk about with the New Holland D180 dozer, but let's begin with the cabin so that you can further understand the lengths that these companies will go to with the goal of making operating the machines easier while keeping the ride more comfortable. First and foremost, the cabin features special monitors that will not only help to keep constant track of the vitals of the dozer but instantly report when something is wrong. I mean, after all, you want to know what's going on with your dozer 100% of the time or if something is wrong that you don't understand, it will give you a warning so that you can bring in someone who does.

There's also plenty of customizable elements to the cabin, which includes adjusting your seats and armrests and having true ease with handling the controls for the dozer and the blade itself. Speaking of controlling the dozer, The New Holland D180 has two different kinds of steering systems, which will help you depending on your driving style. The dozer was also designed so that it would have great clearance from the ground and limit any potential damages to the stuff beneath the main body.

"And good stability, so that there's an ease of motion as you work through the [Music] dirt. Add all that to the ease in which you can fix things once the vehicle inevitably goes down, and you'll have an all-around great Dozer that many people would love to have. Number 10, the Mitsubishi bd2g.

Here, I'm talking about one such ride that Mitsubishi has made, the bd2g. Now, while not the biggest that we've seen so far, it is one that does get the job done. It can move tons of dirt at Max Capacity, and like others on this list, you can get it attached with special things to handle all the various kinds of dirt and Earth and everything else that you're going to send it to.

Now, sure, you may want something a little bigger for your particular job, but depending on your site, it may just be the perfect thing for your operation. Number 9, Komatsu d155 ax8. The Komatsu d155 ax8 is a powerful and versatile Dozer that's designed for heavy-duty Earth moving and construction applications.

It has a robust construction along with quite advanced technology, and it offers exceptional performance in very demanding terrain and working conditions. Like a lot of modern-day construction equipment, it features a spacious cabin that is ergonomic and all of the other fancy things which allows the driver to enjoy a long day at work. This Dozer features an intelligent control system and efficient powertrain that ensures all the optimal productivity and fuel efficiency that you'll want with a durable undercarriage and blade design which enables it to tackle tough jobs with ease.

This is a dozer that's meant to move Earth and do it in a hurry, and you can rely on it and its powerful blade to get everything done without any issues, that includes if you need to rip up the ground so that you can get to moving [Music] everything. There are light touches like a rear-facing camera which allows you to have total vision of everything so that you know what you're doing at all times, and that kind of awareness can be a godsend when it comes to a busy work it. Number 8, the Caterpillar d8.

The Cat dat Dozer has a long history of outstanding versatility, productivity, and resale value because this bulldozer excels across a wide range of tasks. Customers choose the DAT for everything from dozing, ripping, scraper work, and land clearing all the way to finish grading, so that's proof that this Dozer gets things done because it's used everywhere, and people from all over are more than happy to give it praise. It's nice to be loved every now and again, now isn't it?

But don't let that padding on the back fool you. This really is a good Dozer, and Caterpillar outfitted it with their latest technology so that they would have the best fuel consumption rates, keep the driver comfortable, and all of the other good and glorious things that you've seen so far. Seriously, Caterpillar cannot be praised enough because they have a history of building these machines in the correct way, and that's the kind of safety blanket that you want when you give new members of your crew this vehicle to get the job done.

Number 7, the John Deere 850k. What sets the John Deere 850k apart from other dozers is the brand loves to boast that their vehicle can get all sorts of work done without all of the extra effort that other vehicles will need. State-of-the-art Electronics will put the operator in complete Command of an arsenal of production-boosting hydrostatic advantages that includes power turns, counter-rotating tracks, power management, and infinitely variable travel [Music] speeds.

That is a whole lot of words to say and a whole lot of things that I don't understand. The more control that you have over the machine that you're in, well, the more likely you're going to be able to get the thing to do exactly what you want when you want it to do it. On a construction or mining site, that can be the difference between getting the job done and getting the job done right.

Number 6, the Shantui sd16. The Shantui brand comes from China, and they're very proud of their brand, even talking about how it is the number one construction brand in China and number five in the entire world, or at least that's what their website claims. I'm not really sure how much that I can trust things that I see on the internet these days anyway, but what makes the Shantui sd16 so interesting is not only the various sizes and weight loads that it can be and push, but what it was made for.

This Dozer was specifically made for South American countries like Guatemala, Argentina, Peru, Mexico, Ecuador, and El Salvador. Now is that a little oddly specific? Well, yeah, maybe, but what's key to note here is that while mining does take place in South America, the more tropical the climate, the more it can cause havoc for modern machines that rely on power above everything else.

So instead, this one tailored itself to handle the somewhat questionable terrain so that it can help those with the task that they need to get done. Number 5, the Case 1650m. The Case 1650m is built for heavy dozing and ripping with a variety of track and blade options, along with configurations that are designed to keep the machine pushing forward even in the toughest of conditions.

Equally as important, they've ensured that the owner and Drver can customize the ride and how it runs to fit their needs and style. You can even give the Dozer special fits to further suit your needs, and they even use a special recognition system with its emissions in order to guarantee that all the power the Dozer is creating and providing is going. " To the blade and the tracks for maximum power and efficiency - Number four, the Chetra T40.

Now we head over to Russia to talk about a dozer that they've created. They don't really talk about their mining operations as much as other places, but this one is used for gold and coal mining operations. One of the reasons for that is because it's rather large.

To provide the best traction and characteristics, the special carriage suspension was designed in combination with a powerful engine and huge capacity dump. These technical solutions allowed to achieve the highest performance and operator comfort. Number three, the Caterpillar D7.

Here we have the Caterpillar D7, which is different from the D7R. Caterpillar saw the inefficiencies that the D7R was doing, and they designed an overhaul in the best of ways. That's why the D7 is the superior model, with a blade that can push up to 11% more dirt than its counterpart.

You're also going to be quite comfortable when you sit in its cabin and have complete control over this dozer as you're guiding it from one part of the job site to the next. Companies take their products quite seriously, and that also means sometimes fixing what you didn't do well before. Number two, the New Holland C362.

When it comes to this bulldozer, they're not trying to be the biggest one around. They're trying to be the one that you'll use when you need to get a relatively big job done on land that you likely are only tending by yourself. They specifically point out that this is the perfect vehicle for places like a farm or a rental property that you're trying to work over and improve.

Plus, if you go to New Holland's website, you're going to find that there are plenty of customizable options to build your perfect dozer to suit your needs. And if you need something that's compact yet powerful, you may want to give this one a shot. Number one, Alice Chmer HD41.

You may think that all the biggest dozers these days are built in recent times, but in 1972, a very special and large dozer was created that would be the Alice Chmer HD41. It was so large, in fact, that it got the attention of two gentlemen many years later after one was abandoned, and they couldn't believe how big that it was even when compared to something like the D9. The HD41 was first produced in 1970, and at around 65 tons, it was considered to be the largest crawler tractor of its day.

The men in the story not only found it, but they saved it, repaired it, and then showed it around at tractor shows so that this big Roy would not go to waste. Once again, Big Roy was quite the impressive machine, featuring a massive engine with a whole load of raw power, a heavy-duty undercarriage, and a track system that provided stability and traction on any terrain. It was also equipped with quite the formidable blade, which could move large volumes of earth without a whole lot of effort.

It had advanced hydraulic systems offering precise control and efficient operation, along with a spacious cabin that ensured the operator had a lot of comfort during many long hours of work. With its maximum operating weight, Big Roy was a formidable machine that was capable of handling even the most demanding earth moving tasks with both ease and precision. Well, that's all from the realm of bulldozers and the incredible sizes that they get to and the abilities that they have through that size.

Were you impressed by these dozers? Which ones do you think were almost too big? Or perhaps there's another bulldozer that should have been on this list?

Be sure to let me know all about it in the comment section down below. Check out the other cool things that are showing up on the screen, and I will see you next time.