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Caterpillar D6M

Caterpillar D6M tractor
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The Caterpillar D6M is a bulldozer produced from 1996 to 2002. It features a Caterpillar 6.6L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine delivering 153 hp gross and 140 hp net. The tractor uses a 3-speed power shift transmission and has a crawler drive with single-reduction planetary final drives. It offers ROPS with an optional cab with air-conditioning. Fuel capacity is 82.2 gallons, and the hydraulic system capacity is 18.3 gallons with load sensing variable displacement hydraulics. The D6M has XL and LGP track options with different widths and ground pressures. Dimensions vary by track type, with operating weight around 33,200 lbs. Attachments include front-mount blades of 125.6 and 129 inches width with hydraulic lift and angle options.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Caterpillar D6M

Power

Engine (net):140 hp (104.4 kW)
Engine (gross):153 hp (114.1 kW)

Engine

Type:turbocharged diesel
Model:Caterpillar 3116
Cooling:liquid-cooled inline
Starter:electric
Cylinders:6-cylinder
Rated RPM:2200
Bore/Stroke:4.13x5.00 inches (105 x 127 mm)
Fuel system:direct injection
Power (net):140 hp (104.4 kW)
Displacement:403 ci (6.6 L)
Oil capacity:27.6 qts (26.1 L)
Power (gross):153 hp (114.1 kW)
Starter volts:24
Coolant capacity:51.2 qts (48.5 L)

Height

Cab:121 inches (307 cm)
ROPS:119 inches (302 cm)
Exhaust:124 inches (314 cm)

Tracks

XL width:24 inches (60 cm)
LGP width:34 inches (86 cm)
XL area on ground:4743 in² (3.1 m²)
LGP area on ground:8277 in² (5.3 m²)
XL ground pressure:6.99 psi (0.5 bar)
LGP ground pressure:4.43 psi (0.3 bar)
XL length on ground:100 inches (254 cm)
LGP length on ground:122 inches (309 cm)

Capacity

Fuel:82.2 gal (311.1 L)
Hydraulic system:18.3 gal (69.3 L)

Dimensions

Gauge:74 inches (187 cm) (XL), 85 inches (215 cm) (LGP)
Width:98 inches (XL) (248 cm), 119 inches (LGP) (302 cm)
Length:147 inches (XL) (373 cm), 163 inches (LGP) (414 cm)
Ripper:3100 lbs (1406 kg)
PA55 winch:2814 lbs (1276 kg)
Shipping weight:32500 lbs (14742 kg)
6SU dozer length:193.5 inches (491 cm)
Operating weight:33200 lbs (15059 kg)
6VAPT dozer length:188.6 inches (479 cm)

Electrical

Batteries:2
Battery AH:100
Battery CCA:750
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:70
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:load sensing variable displacement
Capacity:18.3 gal (69.3 L)
Pressure:3600 psi (248.2 bar)
Pump flow:31.5 gpm (119.2 lpm)

Mechanical

ROPS:Cab available with air-conditioning
Drive:crawler
Final drives:single-reduction planetary

Production

Type:Bulldozer
Years made:1996 - 2002
Manufacturer:Caterpillar

Attachments

129" Blade

Cut:17.5 inches (44 cm)
Lift:36.4 inches (92 cm)
Tilt:20 inches (50 cm)
Model:Caterpillar 6VAPT
Mount:front-mount
Width:129 inches (327 cm)
Height:47 inches (119 cm)
Weight:5229 lbs (2371 kg)
Angling:25°
Lift type:hydraulic-lift
Angle type:hydraulic-angle

125.6" Blade

Cut:20.5 inches (52 cm)
Lift:38.7 inches (98 cm)
Tilt:26.2 inches (66 cm)
Model:Caterpillar 6SU
Mount:front-mount
Width:125.6 inches (319 cm)
Height:49 inches (124 cm)
Weight:5351 lbs (2427 kg)
Lift type:hydraulic-lift

Transmission

Type:power shift
Gears:3 forward and reverse
Oil capacity:128.8 qts (121.9 L)

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