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Caterpillar D6

Caterpillar D6 tractor
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The Caterpillar D6 is a bulldozer manufactured by Caterpillar starting from 2019. It features a 215 hp (160.3 kW) Caterpillar C9.3B 6-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine with Tier IV emissions and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) emission control. The tractor has a 4-speed power shift transmission and a crawler drive with double-reduction planetary final drives. It includes a cab standard with air-conditioning. Fuel capacity is 90 gallons (340.7 L) with additional capacities for exhaust fluid and hydraulic system. The hydraulics are load sensing variable displacement type with a pressure of 4000 psi. The D6 offers several blade attachments including the 172.8" Caterpillar 6A, 130.4" Caterpillar 6SU, and 144.8" Caterpillar VPAT blades. Dimensions include a length of 186.2 inches, width of 106 inches, and operating weight up to 48788 lbs. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery setup with 700 CCA. The D6 is related to the Caterpillar D6T model.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Caterpillar D6

Power

Engine (net):215 hp (160.3 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):153 hp (114.1 kW)

Engine

Type:diesel
Model:Caterpillar C9.3B
Cooling:liquid-cooled inline
Starter:electric
Cylinders:6-cylinder
Emissions:Tier IV
Rated RPM:2200
Bore/Stroke:4.53x5.87 inches (115 x 149 mm)
Power (net):215 hp (160.3 kW)
Displacement:567.5 ci (9.3 L)
Oil capacity:26 qts (24.6 L)
Starter volts:24
Coolant capacity:66.4 qts (62.8 L)
Emission control:selective catalytic reduction (SCR)

Tracks

Width:24 inches (60 cm)
LGP width:36 inches (91 cm)
Area on ground:6188 in² (4.0 m²)
Ground pressure:7.9 psi (0.5 bar)
Length on ground:116.7 inches (296 cm)
LGP area on ground:10083 in² (6.5 m²)
LGP ground pressure:5.2 psi (0.4 bar)
LGP length on ground:127.8 inches (324 cm)

Capacity

Fuel:90 gal (340.7 L)
Hydraulic system:15.8 gal (59.8 L)
Exhaust fluid (DEF):7.4 gal (28.0 L)

Variants

D6:power shift
D6 XE:electric drive

Dimensions

Gauge:76 inches (193 cm)
Width:106 inches (269 cm)
Length:186.2 inches (472 cm)
Width (LGP):117.9 inches (299 cm)
Height (ROPS):124.9 inches (317 cm)
6A dozer length:211.7 inches (537 cm)
Shipping weight:42280 lbs (19178 kg)
6SU dozer length:214 inches (543 cm)
Operating weight:48788 lbs (22130 kg)
VPAT dozer length:223 inches (566 cm)

Electrical

Batteries:2
Battery CCA:700
Battery volts:12
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:load sensing variable displacement
Capacity:15.8 gal (59.8 L)
Pressure:4000 psi (275.8 bar)
Pump flow:56 gpm (212.0 lpm)
Steering flow:52 gpm (196.8 lpm)
Steering press.:6459 psi (445.3 bar)

Mechanical

Cab:standard with air-conditioning
Drive:crawler
Final drives:double-reduction planetary

Production

Type:Bulldozer
Manufacturer:Caterpillar
Production years:2019 -

Attachments

130.4" Blade

Cut:19.8 inches (50 cm)
Lift:46.5 inches (118 cm)
Tilt:22.2 inches (56 cm)
Model:Caterpillar 6SU
Mount:front-mount
Width:130.4 inches (331 cm)
Height:55.4 inches (140 cm)
Weight:3053 lbs (1384 kg)
Lift type:hydraulic-lift

144.8" Blade

Cut:27.5 inches (69 cm)
Lift:44.5 inches (113 cm)
Tilt:22.7 inches (57 cm)
Model:Caterpillar VPAT
Mount:front-mount
Width:144.8 inches (367 cm)
Height:51.6 inches (131 cm)
Weight:3166 lbs (1436 kg)
Angling:25°
Lift type:hydraulic-lift
Angle type:hydraulic-angle

172.8" Blade

Cut:23.4 inches (59 cm)
Lift:42.7 inches (108 cm)
Tilt:23.6 inches (59 cm)
Model:Caterpillar 6A
Mount:front-mount
Width:172.8 inches (438 cm)
Height:45.2 inches (114 cm)
Weight:2789 lbs (1265 kg)
Angling:25°
Lift type:hydraulic-lift
Angle type:manual-angle

Transmission

Type:power shift
Gears:4 forward and reverse
Oil capacity:156.4 qts (148.0 L)

Dimensions & Tracks

Weight:42280 to 48788 pounds

Related Models

Caterpillar D6T

Model:D6T