SDLG D18H Hydrostatic Dozer Kenya: Specs, Price and Availability
Key Facts at a Glance
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| Model | SDLG D18H hydrostatic crawler dozer — blade front, ripper rear |
| Catalogue-listed | 17.5 t / 203 kW / 8.3 m³ blade |
| Website-listed | 17.3 t / 151 kW / 4.3 m³ blade |
| Published value | Pending datasheet verification — major conflict, both sets shown; no productivity claims made until resolved |
| Drive | Hydrostatic — general design context in this guide; specifics per datasheet |
| Indicative price position | Not itemized on Oct 2026 list; anchors: loaders 6.4–9.6M, B877F 8.6M, 20 t excavators from 15.3M. Quoted in 24 hours |
| Lead time / warranty | Stock machines about 2 weeks; factory orders 8–12 weeks. 1 yr / 2,000 hr warranty, extendable to 2 (per list) |
| Dealer | Trust Partners Geo-Group Ltd — authorized SDLG dealer, Kenya · +254 718 686 967 |
The SDLG D18H is a crawler dozer — a tracked machine with a wide blade on the front for pushing and clearing and a ripper on the rear for breaking ground — in the compact-to-mid class, with hydrostatic drive. It is the machine Kenyan land-clearing contractors, farms and site-preparation crews reach for when the job is moving material across the ground rather than lifting it: pushing bush, stripping topsoil, opening access routes and ripping hard ground. Sold in Kenya by Trust Partners Geo-Group Ltd and quoted in writing within 24 hours per the October 2026 price list terms, it carries the largest published specification conflict in this campaign — this guide shows both source sets, makes no productivity claims until the datasheet settles them, and tells you exactly how the resolution reaches your quotation.
Specifications: The Largest Conflict in This Series, Handled Openly
The client catalogue and the Trust Partners website describe materially different machines. The catalogue lists 17.5 tonnes, 203 kW and an 8.3 m³ blade; the website lists 17.3 tonnes, 151 kW and a 4.3 m³ blade. A 52 kW engine gap and a near-doubling of blade capacity are not rounding errors: they may be different model years or market configurations, and only the official configuration-specific datasheet and the stock-unit nameplate settle which machine your quotation carries. Per the campaign's source-conflict register, no comparative or productivity claims are published for this model until that resolution:
| Specification | Website-listed | Catalogue-listed | Published value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17.3 t | 17.5 t | Pending datasheet verification |
| Engine output | 151 kW | 203 kW | Pending datasheet verification (52 kW gap) |
| Blade capacity | 4.3 m³ | 8.3 m³ | Pending datasheet verification |
| Drive type | Hydrostatic (consistent across sources) | Hydrostatic (confirmed) | |
| Rear ripper | Fitment confirmed from official datasheet; itemized on quotation | ||
| Undercarriage and traction | To be confirmed from official datasheet before order | ||
Verification date on quotation: the SDLG desk records the datasheet revision and stock-unit nameplate against every D18H quote. Given the size of this conflict, request the datasheet before comparing quotes — not after.
Hydrostatic Drive: What It Means in Practice
The D18H's hydrostatic drive is the one specification consistent across both published sources, and it is worth understanding in general terms. A hydrostatic drive transmits engine power through hydraulic pumps and motors rather than a mechanical gearbox and clutch: the operator selects speed and direction steplessly from a single lever, changes direction without clutching, and gets dynamic braking when the lever returns to neutral. The practical consequences on a Kenyan clearing or site-stripping job are low-speed precision near fences and structures, smooth inching in heavy push, and fewer driveline wear points over a long programme. The D18H's specific travel speeds, gradeability and cooling arrangement are confirmed from the official datasheet; the handover walk-through covers drive operation and the daily checks specific to hydrostatic systems — fluid level and condition, filter state, and hose inspection.
Price and Availability in Kenya
Not itemized on the October 2026 price list. Published anchors on the same official list: wheel loaders at KSh 6,400,000–9,600,000, the B877F backhoe at KSh 8,600,000, and the 20-tonne excavator class from KSh 15,300,000, inclusive as indicated. The D18H is quoted in writing within 24 hours of inquiry, with blade type, ripper fitment and delivery itemized; indicative only, not a firm offer, prices subject to change without prior notice per the list's terms.
The commercial terms buyers ask about most are verified on that list: lead times of about two weeks on stock machines and eight to twelve weeks on factory orders; the one-year/2,000-hour factory warranty honoured in Kenya and extendable to two; financing, lease-to-own, trade-in and hire-before-you-buy packages; and low-loader delivery to any county, priced by destination. The cost-estimate calculator gives a project-level budget figure, the SDLG financing hub sets out the packages, and the published asset finance and deposit guides cover the money side. Stock status changes weekly — call +254 718 686 967 or WhatsApp the SDLG desk.
Applications: Where the D18H Earns Its Keep
1. Land clearing and bush pushing
The core workload: pushing cleared bush into windrows, stripping organics, opening access through overgrown plots. The site-clearing workflow is covered in our bush clearing and site preparation guide, and the machine-role economics in our dozer versus grader versus excavator comparison.
2. Site stripping and topsoil management
Stripping and stockpiling topsoil ahead of excavation, then respreading on completion — the dozer's pushing capacity at its most economical; the hire-side context is in our bulldozer hire guide.
3. Farm and ranch development
Access roads, drainage routes, loafing pads and field levelling on farms and ranches — one machine for the heavy push work, with the dozer size-class guide confirming where the D18H class sits against bigger machines.
4. County and municipal works
Drain clearance, verge works and storm-response pushes on dispersed public works — the road-repair workflow sits in our road maintenance guide.
Blade, Ripper and Undercarriage
Three configuration decisions define the machine's working life, and all three are confirmed from the official datasheet before order: blade type and capacity (the published figures differ between sources — one more reason the datasheet leads), rear-ripper fitment for breaking hard ground, and undercarriage specification for the traction and wear life your sites demand. Daily undercarriage care is the dozer discipline that pays most: track tension, roller and idler inspection, and sprocket wear checks, with the handover pack stating service intervals from the official manual. Ownership carries the dealer's published package: genuine SDLG parts from Ruai yard stock, factory-trained technicians, the 24-hour response commitment and extendable warranty per the October 2026 list. Hire-fleet economics sit in our hire cost framework and current hire pricing. The wider line-up sits on the backhoe, dozer and compact hub, within the full SDLG range — excavators for digging, wheel loaders for loading, graders and rollers for roads — with evidence-based brand comparisons for buyers weighing competitors first.
Delivery, Commissioning and Site Readiness
A tracked dozer travels to site by low-loader, and the delivery plan is part of the purchase: route and permit checks verified per trip, offloading space with firm ground bearing, and a run-in plan for the first shifts. Commissioning at handover covers the hydrostatic drive walk-through, blade and ripper control familiarization, the daily checklist specific to tracked undercarriages, and the operator session on the machine's actual configuration — including, on this model, which of the published source sets your unit's datasheet resolves to, so the paperwork, the nameplate and the machine agree from day one.
Get a D18H Quotation
Tell us your clearing, push and ripping workloads and counties and the SDLG desk will respond with a written, itemized quotation.
Prefer a written trail? Contact the SDLG desk
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SDLG D18H?
The D18H is SDLG's hydrostatic crawler dozer — a tracked machine with a front blade and rear ripper for pushing, clearing, stripping and ripping — sold in Kenya by Trust Partners Geo-Group Ltd in the compact-to-mid dozer class. It serves land-clearing contractors, farms and estates, site-preparation crews and county works departments.
Why do the D18H's published figures differ so much?
This model carries the largest source gap in the campaign: the client catalogue lists 17.5 tonnes, 203 kW and an 8.3 m³ blade, while the Trust Partners website lists 17.3 tonnes, 151 kW and a 4.3 m³ blade. These are not rounding differences and may be different model years or configurations. Per the campaign's source-conflict rule, both sets are published above, no comparative or productivity claims are made until resolution, and your quotation settles every figure from the official configuration-specific datasheet and stock-unit nameplate, dated.
What does hydrostatic drive mean for the operator?
In general drivetrain terms, a hydrostatic drive transmits engine power through hydraulic pumps and motors rather than a mechanical gearbox and clutch: stepless speed control from a single lever, smooth direction changes without clutching, dynamic braking when the lever returns to neutral, and fewer driveline components to wear. The practical benefits are operator comfort on long shifts and precise low-speed control near structures. The D18H's specific drivetrain layout, travel speeds and gradeability are confirmed from the official datasheet, and the handover walk-through covers the drive's operation and daily checks.
What does the SDLG D18H cost in Kenya?
The D18H is not itemized on the October 2026 price list. Published anchors on the same official list: wheel loaders at KSh 6,400,000–9,600,000, the B877F backhoe at KSh 8,600,000, and the 20-tonne excavator class from KSh 15,300,000. The D18H is quoted in writing within 24 hours of inquiry, with blade and ripper configuration itemized; indicative only, not a firm offer, prices subject to change without prior notice.
Which jobs suit the D18H best?
Land clearing and bush pushing, site stripping and topsoil removal, farm and ranch development including access roads and drainage works, and bulk push on small-to-mid earthworks where a larger dozer would be over-mobilized. The machine-role context sits in our dozer-versus-grader-versus-excavator comparison and the bulldozer hire guide.
What blade and ripper configurations exist?
Blade type and capacity, and whether a rear ripper is fitted, are confirmed from the official configuration-specific datasheet and itemized on the quotation — which matters doubly on this model because the published blade figures differ between sources. Clearing, pushing and finishing blades are different tools, and the dealer matches the configuration to the material rather than quoting a generic machine.
Can I finance the D18H in Kenya?
Yes — the October 2026 price list states financing, lease-to-own, trade-in and hire-before-you-buy packages across the range. Approval, rates and terms rest with the lender; a written machine quotation is the first document any lender asks for, and our published asset finance and deposit guides walk the money side.
Where do I verify specifications before ordering?
Ask the SDLG desk for the official configuration-specific datasheet and the stock-unit nameplate photo. Every quotation records the datasheet revision against the machine — that document, not any web page or catalogue, is the authority at delivery. Given the size of this model's published conflict, we recommend the datasheet check before comparing quotes, not after.
SDLG D18H Hydrostatic Dozer Kenya: Specs, Price and Availability
Key Facts at a Glance
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| Model | SDLG D18H hydrostatic crawler dozer — blade front, ripper rear |
| Catalogue-listed | 17.5 t / 203 kW / 8.3 m³ blade |
| Website-listed | 17.3 t / 151 kW / 4.3 m³ blade |
| Published value | Pending datasheet verification — major conflict, both sets shown; no productivity claims made until resolved |
| Drive | Hydrostatic — general design context in this guide; specifics per datasheet |
| Indicative price position | Not itemized on Oct 2026 list; anchors: loaders 6.4–9.6M, B877F 8.6M, 20 t excavators from 15.3M. Quoted in 24 hours |
| Lead time / warranty | Stock machines about 2 weeks; factory orders 8–12 weeks. 1 yr / 2,000 hr warranty, extendable to 2 (per list) |
| Dealer | Trust Partners Geo-Group Ltd — authorized SDLG dealer, Kenya · +254 718 686 967 |
The SDLG D18H is a crawler dozer — a tracked machine with a wide blade on the front for pushing and clearing and a ripper on the rear for breaking ground — in the compact-to-mid class, with hydrostatic drive. It is the machine Kenyan land-clearing contractors, farms and site-preparation crews reach for when the job is moving material across the ground rather than lifting it: pushing bush, stripping topsoil, opening access routes and ripping hard ground. Sold in Kenya by Trust Partners Geo-Group Ltd and quoted in writing within 24 hours per the October 2026 price list terms, it carries the largest published specification conflict in this campaign — this guide shows both source sets, makes no productivity claims until the datasheet settles them, and tells you exactly how the resolution reaches your quotation.
Specifications: The Largest Conflict in This Series, Handled Openly
The client catalogue and the Trust Partners website describe materially different machines. The catalogue lists 17.5 tonnes, 203 kW and an 8.3 m³ blade; the website lists 17.3 tonnes, 151 kW and a 4.3 m³ blade. A 52 kW engine gap and a near-doubling of blade capacity are not rounding errors: they may be different model years or market configurations, and only the official configuration-specific datasheet and the stock-unit nameplate settle which machine your quotation carries. Per the campaign's source-conflict register, no comparative or productivity claims are published for this model until that resolution:
| Specification | Website-listed | Catalogue-listed | Published value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17.3 t | 17.5 t | Pending datasheet verification |
| Engine output | 151 kW | 203 kW | Pending datasheet verification (52 kW gap) |
| Blade capacity | 4.3 m³ | 8.3 m³ | Pending datasheet verification |
| Drive type | Hydrostatic (consistent across sources) | Hydrostatic (confirmed) | |
| Rear ripper | Fitment confirmed from official datasheet; itemized on quotation | ||
| Undercarriage and traction | To be confirmed from official datasheet before order | ||
Verification date on quotation: the SDLG desk records the datasheet revision and stock-unit nameplate against every D18H quote. Given the size of this conflict, request the datasheet before comparing quotes — not after.
Hydrostatic Drive: What It Means in Practice
The D18H's hydrostatic drive is the one specification consistent across both published sources, and it is worth understanding in general terms. A hydrostatic drive transmits engine power through hydraulic pumps and motors rather than a mechanical gearbox and clutch: the operator selects speed and direction steplessly from a single lever, changes direction without clutching, and gets dynamic braking when the lever returns to neutral. The practical consequences on a Kenyan clearing or site-stripping job are low-speed precision near fences and structures, smooth inching in heavy push, and fewer driveline wear points over a long programme. The D18H's specific travel speeds, gradeability and cooling arrangement are confirmed from the official datasheet; the handover walk-through covers drive operation and the daily checks specific to hydrostatic systems — fluid level and condition, filter state, and hose inspection.
Price and Availability in Kenya
Not itemized on the October 2026 price list. Published anchors on the same official list: wheel loaders at KSh 6,400,000–9,600,000, the B877F backhoe at KSh 8,600,000, and the 20-tonne excavator class from KSh 15,300,000, inclusive as indicated. The D18H is quoted in writing within 24 hours of inquiry, with blade type, ripper fitment and delivery itemized; indicative only, not a firm offer, prices subject to change without prior notice per the list's terms.
The commercial terms buyers ask about most are verified on that list: lead times of about two weeks on stock machines and eight to twelve weeks on factory orders; the one-year/2,000-hour factory warranty honoured in Kenya and extendable to two; financing, lease-to-own, trade-in and hire-before-you-buy packages; and low-loader delivery to any county, priced by destination. The cost-estimate calculator gives a project-level budget figure, the SDLG financing hub sets out the packages, and the published asset finance and deposit guides cover the money side. Stock status changes weekly — call +254 718 686 967 or WhatsApp the SDLG desk.
Applications: Where the D18H Earns Its Keep
1. Land clearing and bush pushing
The core workload: pushing cleared bush into windrows, stripping organics, opening access through overgrown plots. The site-clearing workflow is covered in our bush clearing and site preparation guide, and the machine-role economics in our dozer versus grader versus excavator comparison.
2. Site stripping and topsoil management
Stripping and stockpiling topsoil ahead of excavation, then respreading on completion — the dozer's pushing capacity at its most economical; the hire-side context is in our bulldozer hire guide.
3. Farm and ranch development
Access roads, drainage routes, loafing pads and field levelling on farms and ranches — one machine for the heavy push work, with the dozer size-class guide confirming where the D18H class sits against bigger machines.
4. County and municipal works
Drain clearance, verge works and storm-response pushes on dispersed public works — the road-repair workflow sits in our road maintenance guide.
Blade, Ripper and Undercarriage
Three configuration decisions define the machine's working life, and all three are confirmed from the official datasheet before order: blade type and capacity (the published figures differ between sources — one more reason the datasheet leads), rear-ripper fitment for breaking hard ground, and undercarriage specification for the traction and wear life your sites demand. Daily undercarriage care is the dozer discipline that pays most: track tension, roller and idler inspection, and sprocket wear checks, with the handover pack stating service intervals from the official manual. Ownership carries the dealer's published package: genuine SDLG parts from Ruai yard stock, factory-trained technicians, the 24-hour response commitment and extendable warranty per the October 2026 list. Hire-fleet economics sit in our hire cost framework and current hire pricing. The wider line-up sits on the backhoe, dozer and compact hub, within the full SDLG range — excavators for digging, wheel loaders for loading, graders and rollers for roads — with evidence-based brand comparisons for buyers weighing competitors first.
Delivery, Commissioning and Site Readiness
A tracked dozer travels to site by low-loader, and the delivery plan is part of the purchase: route and permit checks verified per trip, offloading space with firm ground bearing, and a run-in plan for the first shifts. Commissioning at handover covers the hydrostatic drive walk-through, blade and ripper control familiarization, the daily checklist specific to tracked undercarriages, and the operator session on the machine's actual configuration — including, on this model, which of the published source sets your unit's datasheet resolves to, so the paperwork, the nameplate and the machine agree from day one.
Get a D18H Quotation
Tell us your clearing, push and ripping workloads and counties and the SDLG desk will respond with a written, itemized quotation.
Prefer a written trail? Contact the SDLG desk
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SDLG D18H?
The D18H is SDLG's hydrostatic crawler dozer — a tracked machine with a front blade and rear ripper for pushing, clearing, stripping and ripping — sold in Kenya by Trust Partners Geo-Group Ltd in the compact-to-mid dozer class. It serves land-clearing contractors, farms and estates, site-preparation crews and county works departments.
Why do the D18H's published figures differ so much?
This model carries the largest source gap in the campaign: the client catalogue lists 17.5 tonnes, 203 kW and an 8.3 m³ blade, while the Trust Partners website lists 17.3 tonnes, 151 kW and a 4.3 m³ blade. These are not rounding differences and may be different model years or configurations. Per the campaign's source-conflict rule, both sets are published above, no comparative or productivity claims are made until resolution, and your quotation settles every figure from the official configuration-specific datasheet and stock-unit nameplate, dated.
What does hydrostatic drive mean for the operator?
In general drivetrain terms, a hydrostatic drive transmits engine power through hydraulic pumps and motors rather than a mechanical gearbox and clutch: stepless speed control from a single lever, smooth direction changes without clutching, dynamic braking when the lever returns to neutral, and fewer driveline components to wear. The practical benefits are operator comfort on long shifts and precise low-speed control near structures. The D18H's specific drivetrain layout, travel speeds and gradeability are confirmed from the official datasheet, and the handover walk-through covers the drive's operation and daily checks.
What does the SDLG D18H cost in Kenya?
The D18H is not itemized on the October 2026 price list. Published anchors on the same official list: wheel loaders at KSh 6,400,000–9,600,000, the B877F backhoe at KSh 8,600,000, and the 20-tonne excavator class from KSh 15,300,000. The D18H is quoted in writing within 24 hours of inquiry, with blade and ripper configuration itemized; indicative only, not a firm offer, prices subject to change without prior notice.
Which jobs suit the D18H best?
Land clearing and bush pushing, site stripping and topsoil removal, farm and ranch development including access roads and drainage works, and bulk push on small-to-mid earthworks where a larger dozer would be over-mobilized. The machine-role context sits in our dozer-versus-grader-versus-excavator comparison and the bulldozer hire guide.
What blade and ripper configurations exist?
Blade type and capacity, and whether a rear ripper is fitted, are confirmed from the official configuration-specific datasheet and itemized on the quotation — which matters doubly on this model because the published blade figures differ between sources. Clearing, pushing and finishing blades are different tools, and the dealer matches the configuration to the material rather than quoting a generic machine.
Can I finance the D18H in Kenya?
Yes — the October 2026 price list states financing, lease-to-own, trade-in and hire-before-you-buy packages across the range. Approval, rates and terms rest with the lender; a written machine quotation is the first document any lender asks for, and our published asset finance and deposit guides walk the money side.
Where do I verify specifications before ordering?
Ask the SDLG desk for the official configuration-specific datasheet and the stock-unit nameplate photo. Every quotation records the datasheet revision against the machine — that document, not any web page or catalogue, is the authority at delivery. Given the size of this model's published conflict, we recommend the datasheet check before comparing quotes, not after.
