Caterpillar D6 XE
The Caterpillar D6 XE is a bulldozer produced from 2019 onwards by Caterpillar. It features an electric drive transmission and a powerful 9.3L 6-cylinder diesel engine delivering 215 hp (160.3 kW). The tractor is equipped with a crawler drive and double-reduction planetary final drives. It includes a cab with air-conditioning as standard. The D6 XE offers various blade attachments including the 172.8" 6A, 130.4" 6SU, and 144.8" VPAT blades, all front-mounted with hydraulic lift and angling options. The tractor has a fuel capacity of 90 gallons and advanced hydraulics with load sensing variable displacement. Dimensions include a length of 186.2 inches, width of 106 inches, and operating weight up to 48,788 lbs. The electric drive transmission provides infinite forward and reverse speeds with a large oil capacity.
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ModelD6 XE
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Caterpillar D6 XE
Power
| Engine (net) | 215 hp (160.3 kW) |
|---|---|
| Drawbar (claimed) | 160 hp (119.3 kW) |
Engine
| Type | diesel |
|---|---|
| Model | Caterpillar C9.3B |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled inline |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 6-cylinder |
| Emissions | Tier IV |
| Rated RPM | 1700 |
| 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 | 81.2 qts (76.8 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 | 8.0 psi (0.6 bar) |
| Length on ground | 116.7 inches (296 cm) |
| LGP area on ground | 10083 in² (6.5 m²) |
| LGP ground pressure | 5.3 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 | 63 gpm (238.5 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 |
| Years produced | 2019 - |
Attachments
| 130.4" Blade | Cut19.8 inches (50 cm) Lift46.5 inches (118 cm) Tilt22.2 inches (56 cm) ModelCaterpillar 6SU Mountfront-mount Width130.4 inches (331 cm) Height55.4 inches (140 cm) Weight3053 lbs (1384 kg) Lift typehydraulic-lift |
|---|---|
| 144.8" Blade | Cut27.5 inches (69 cm) Lift44.5 inches (113 cm) Tilt22.7 inches (57 cm) ModelCaterpillar VPAT Mountfront-mount Width144.8 inches (367 cm) Height51.6 inches (131 cm) Weight3166 lbs (1436 kg) Angling25° Lift typehydraulic-lift Angle typehydraulic-angle |
| 172.8" Blade | Cut23.4 inches (59 cm) Lift42.7 inches (108 cm) Tilt23.6 inches (59 cm) ModelCaterpillar 6A Mountfront-mount Width172.8 inches (438 cm) Height45.2 inches (114 cm) Weight2789 lbs (1265 kg) Angling25° Lift typehydraulic-lift Angle typemanual-angle |
Transmission
| Type | electric drive |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Oil capacity | 222 qts (210.1 L) |
Dimensions & Tracks
| Weight | 42280 to 48788 pounds |
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