Caterpillar industrial tractors

Caterpillar D6M

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	Cut17.5 inches (44 cm) Lift36.4 inches (92 cm) Tilt20 inches (50 cm) ModelCaterpillar 6VAPT Mountfront-mount Width129 inches (327 cm) Height47 inches (119 cm) Weight5229 lbs (2371 kg) Angling25° Lift typehydraulic-lift Angle typehydraulic-angle
125.6" Blade	Cut20.5 inches (52 cm) Lift38.7 inches (98 cm) Tilt26.2 inches (66 cm) ModelCaterpillar 6SU Mountfront-mount Width125.6 inches (319 cm) Height49 inches (124 cm) Weight5351 lbs (2427 kg) Lift typehydraulic-lift