22-Ton Class · 215–235 HP Crawler Bulldozer

Need 22-Ton Class / 215+ HP Heavy-Duty
Dozing Power Like the Cat D6?

Get the SHANBO SD22 — direct from our Shandong factory with up to 30% lower upfront CapEx, a 2-year / 3,000-hour warranty, and a mechanical-pump engine that needs no DEF or AdBlue.

Proven ~23.5-ton reliability built on the Shantui SD24-G platform with SHANBO in-house hydraulic drivetrain. 220 HP / 162 kW mechanical-pump engine with high-sulfur fuel tolerance — ideal for Africa, CIS, Middle East, and Latin America where DEF infrastructure is scarce. China Tier III emission standard. Shipped CIF to Durban / Santos / Jebel Ali / Mombasa / Aktau in 25–35 working days, backed by six overseas parts hubs and 24–72 hour remote diagnostics.

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References to the Cat D6 class (215–235 HP / 22–23 ton range) in this page are made solely for cross-reference and compatibility comparison. See full disclaimer at the bottom of this page.

SHANBO SD22F crawler bulldozer staged outside the SHANBO Shandong factory yard — industrial warehouse facade backdrop

Head-to-Head Specification

SHANBO SD22 vs Cat D6 Class — 22-Ton / 215–235 HP Crawler Bulldozer

Direct comparison on the criteria that drive a 5-year TCO decision: power, weight, drivetrain pedigree, warranty, and parts logistics. SHANBO figures are from the official SD22 spec sheet (8 working-condition variants); Cat D6 class figures are expressed as a standard industry range (215–235 HP / 22–23 ton).

Specification Cat D6 Class (215–235 HP)
Industry-standard class range · cross-comparison only
 SHANBO SD22
Factory-direct · Shandong, China
Operating Weight 22,000 – 23,000 kg
(class range, variant-dependent)		 ~23,500 kg standard (Shantui SD24-G platform)
24,000 (coal) · 23,600 (rock) · 24,700 (forest) · 24,600 (desert/ext.) · 26,000 (sanitation) · 25,700 (wetland)
Rated Net Power 215 – 235 HP / 161 – 175 kW
(class range)		 220 HP / 162 kW @ 1,800 rpm — within Cat D6 class range
Engine Various (C9.3B class electronic, or similar Tier 4F/Stage V electronic)
(variant-dependent)		 Weichai WP12 / QSNT-C235 mechanical-pump engine — high-sulfur fuel tolerance, no DEF / AdBlue required, China Tier III
Emission Standard Tier 3 / Stage IIIA or Tier 4F / Stage V
(region-dependent)		 China Tier III (Stage IIIA equivalent) — ideal for Africa, SEA, CIS, Middle East, Latin America where DEF infrastructure is scarce
Drivetrain Class reference: 4-Speed planetary powershift (standard) or high-mounted electric drive (XE variant, stepless tractive effort) SHANBO in-house hydraulic drivetrain with hydraulic boosting — full powershift, no mechanical gear hunting
Built on the proven Shantui SD24-G platform with Shantui patented technology
Ground Pressure 55 – 70 kPa
(class range, variant-dependent)		 66 kPa standard · 57.5 (coal) · 66 (rock) · 64 (forest) · 56 (desert) · 66 (ext.) · 36 (sanitation) · 35.2 (wetland)
Track Shoe Width 510 – 610 mm
(class range)		 560 / 610 / 660 mm standard (3 options) · 660 (coal/ext./desert) · 910 (wetland)
Travel Speed (FWD) 0 – 12 km/h
(class range)		 F1: 0–3.6 / F2: 0–6.5 / F3: 0–11.2 km/h (3-range powershift)
Travel Speed (REV) 0 – 12 km/h
(class range)		 R1: 0–4.3 / R2: 0–7.7 / R3: 0–13.2 km/h
Blade (W × H, straight) 3.5 – 4.0 m³ class
(SU / Semi-U variant-dependent)		 3,725 × 1,315 mm straight · 3,800 / 4,635 mm options · 5 blade types (straight/U/semi-U/coal/rock)
Overall Dimensions (L×W×H) Class-dependent 5,495 × 3,725 × 3,402 mm standard (variant-dependent)
Ground Clearance Class-dependent 405 mm — higher than typical 22-ton class competitors
Fuel Tank / Hydraulic Tank Class-dependent 450 L fuel · 110 L hydraulic — full-shift operation without refuel
Manufacturer Warranty Standard OEM 12 months / unlimited hours
(class reference)		 2 years (24 months) / 3,000 hours — whichever comes first
Source: SHANBO product knowledge base, 2026
Parts Logistics Established dealer network, regional depots 6 overseas hubs: Dubai · Singapore · Rotterdam · Los Angeles · São Paulo · Lagos
A-class critical parts in 3–7 days · domestic air-freight emergency 7–10 days
Lead Time Build-to-order, dealer-dependent 25–35 working days (standard) · rush option available
Pricing Advantage Premium Western OEM dealer pricing Save up to 30% vs Western OEM dealers
Factory-direct eliminates dealer markup · multi-tier discount available for fleet orders · formal CIF quote on request
Technology Pedigree Independent OEM (in-house transmission, electronic engine management) Built on the Shantui SD24-G platform (patented Shantui technology) with SHANBO in-house hydraulic drivetrain
Weichai / Cummins / Yanmar engines · Kawasaki / Rexroth hydraulics · ZF transmissions (variant-dependent)

Note: Competitor specifications for Cat D6 class are derived from publicly available manufacturer datasheets for standard Tier 4F/Stage V configurations. Operating weights and power ratings may vary depending on regional engine emission tiers, blade options, and year of manufacture. SHANBO SD22 figures are sourced from the official SHANBO SD22 product spec sheet (8 working-condition variants) and are accurate as of 2026.

Buyer Friction Killers

The three objections every fleet owner raises — and the SHANBO answer.

These are the questions that kill a deal when you are evaluating any non-incumbent brand. Here is the answer we give when buyers ask them about the SD22.

Friction #1

"If I buy an unfamiliar brand, will I be able to get parts in 5 years?"

The SD22 is built on a parts ecosystem that already exists in your country. The standard engine is Weichai WP12 / QSNT-C235 — sold and serviced across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. Hydraulic main components follow global aftermarket standards. Track shoes, idlers, and rollers use industry-standard dimensions compatible with common 22-ton undercarriage inventories.

Our six overseas parts hubs in Dubai, Singapore, Rotterdam, Los Angeles, São Paulo, and Lagos pre-stock A-class critical parts (main pumps, final drives, track groups) so you are not waiting on a 45-day ocean shipment from China when a job site is on the line.

Friction #2

"How do I know the SD22 is not just a cheap re-badge?"

SHANBO operates dedicated assembly lines in Shandong Province. The SD22 drivetrain is built on the proven Shantui SD24-G platform using Shantui patented technology — the same engineering DNA that powers Komatsu's D65-class machines via Shantui's decades-long technology partnership with Komatsu. The SD22 is then equipped with our SHANBO in-house hydraulic drivetrain, which has been field-tested across 60+ countries since 2004.

Every machine ships with an ISO 9001:2015 build certificate, a pre-delivery test-run log, and serialised torque records for critical fasteners. We invite you — or your inspector — to a video factory walk-through or an on-site visit before shipment.

Friction #3

"What happens when the machine breaks down 6,000 km from your factory?"

That is exactly the scenario we designed for. The SD22 carries a 2-year / 3,000-hour warranty — twice the industry 1-year standard — backed by a global service promise: 24–72 hour remote-diagnostics response over WhatsApp / Teams, on-site engineer dispatch available, and a 7-day critical repair commitment when parts ship from a regional hub.

Operator and mechanic training is included free via remote video + bilingual manual. On-site training packages quoted per project scope. The goal is not to ship you a machine and disappear — it is to keep that machine earning for the next 10,000 hours.

SHANBO SD22 inside the SHANBO Shandong assembly workshop — overhead gantry crane banner 'Standardized Production · Pay Attention to Safety'

Independent Manufacturing

Built on our own production lines — not on a trading-company markup.

Manufactured by SHANBO Construction Machinery (Shandong) Co., Ltd. in Jining, China — operating as an independent brand with dedicated assembly lines, in-house technicians, and zero trading-company markup.

SHANBO Construction Machinery Equipment (Shandong) Co., Ltd. has been exporting heavy equipment to 60+ countries since 2004. We manufacture under our own brand, under our own QC system, on our own factory floor. When you deal with us, you deal with the engineering team that built the machine.

  • ✓ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing facility
  • ✓Built on the proven Shantui SD24-G platform with SHANBO in-house hydraulic drivetrain
  • ✓2,000+ machines shipped annually to 60+ countries
  • ✓6 overseas parts hubs · 24–72h remote diagnostics response
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Shipping & Customs

CIF landed to your nearest port in 25–35 working days.

We ship from Qingdao Port (mainline routes to Southeast Asia, Middle East, Africa, Europe) and Shanghai Port (worldwide routes), with Tianjin and Ningbo as alternates. Average ocean transit time to your nearest port:

  • →Durban / Mombasa / Lagos: 30–40 days
  • →Jebel Ali / Dammam: 20–25 days
  • →Santos / Buenaventura: 35–45 days
  • →Rotterdam / Hamburg: 30–40 days

Payment: standard T/T 30% deposit + 70% against B/L copy. L/C at sight available for qualifying orders. Submit the inquiry form below for a formal CIF quote to your destination port.

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SHANBO SD22 loaded on flatbed trailer for export shipment — model designation visible on cab, bright sky backdrop

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Legal Disclaimer

Disclaimer: All original manufacturer names, model numbers, symbols, and descriptions (such as Caterpillar, Komatsu, etc.) are referenced for cross-reference and compatibility comparison purposes only. SHANBO is an independent brand and equipment manufacturer with its own production facilities, and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by these OEM brands.

Specification figures for non-SHANBO products on this page are sourced from publicly available manufacturer materials and are provided for objective cross-comparison only. All SHANBO specification figures are sourced from the official SHANBO SD22 product spec sheet (8 working-condition variants). Pricing is not displayed on this page — submit the inquiry form above for a formal factory-direct CIF quote to your destination port.

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