In Pictures: CAT's new D11 XE electric drive dozer borrows century-old diesel-electric train tech

Caterpillar's D11 XE Electric Drive dozer adapts diesel-electric locomotive technology to earthmoving.

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The D11 XE pairs a Cat C32B diesel engine with electric drive motors instead of a conventional torque converter.

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Cat claims the new electric drive design cuts fuel use by up to 25% per unit of material moved.

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Diesel-electric drive traces its roots to early 20th-century locomotives, now reworked for dozers.

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The D11 XE promises 5-10% more material moved per hour than the latest D11.

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Longer component service intervals are among the benefits Cat cites for the electric drive system.

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Caterpillar positions the D11 XE as a more efficient flagship for large-scale earthmoving.

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Electric drive motors replace mechanical transmissions, reducing wear on the dozer's drivetrain.

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The D11 XE reflects a broader push to electrify heavy equipment without abandoning diesel power.

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