Caterpillar industrial tractors

Caterpillar D6N

The Caterpillar D6N is a bulldozer produced from 2002 to 2020 by Caterpillar. It features a 7.2L 6-cylinder turbocharged aftercooled diesel engine delivering 145 hp net power. The tractor uses a 3-speed power shift transmission and has a crawler drive with standard air-conditioned cab. It has fuel capacity of 79 gallons and hydraulic system capacity of 7.8 gallons. The D6N offers two track configurations: XL and LGP, with respective widths of 24 and 34 inches. Dimensions vary with track and blade options, with operating weight around 34,361 lbs. Attachments include front-mount blades 126" and 129" with hydraulic lift and angle capabilities.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Caterpillar D6N

Power

Engine (net)	145 hp (108.1 kW)

Engine

Type	turbocharged aftercooled diesel
Model	Caterpillar 3126B
Cooling	liquid-cooled inline
Starter	electric
Cylinders	6-cylinder
Emissions	Tier II
Rated RPM	2200
Bore/Stroke	4.33x5.00 inches (110 x 127 mm)
Power (net)	145 hp (108.1 kW)
Displacement	439 ci (7.2 L)
Starter volts	24
Coolant capacity	43 qts (40.7 L)

Height

Cab	121 inches (307 cm)
ROPS	119 inches (302 cm)
Exhaust	118 inches (299 cm)

General

Category	Bulldozer
Production years	2002 - 2020

Capacity

Fuel	79 gal (299.0 L)
Hydraulic system	7.8 gal (29.5 L)

Electrical

Batteries	2
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	70
Charging system	alternator

Hydraulics

Type	load sensing variable displacement
Capacity	7.8 gal (29.5 L)

Mechanical

Cab	standard with air-conditioning
Drive	crawler

References

Publications	D6N Track-Type Tractor published in 2002, by Caterpillar; D6N Track-Type Tractor published in 2006, by Caterpillar

Attachments

Blade 126"	Caterpillar 6SU, front-mount, 126 inches width (320 cm), 49 inches height (124 cm), 38.7 inches lift (98 cm), 26.2 inches tilt (66 cm), 20.5 inches cut (52 cm), 5351 lbs (2427 kg), hydraulic-lift
Blade 129"	Caterpillar 6VAPT, front-mount, 129 inches width (327 cm), 47 inches height (119 cm), 33 inches lift (83 cm), 20 inches tilt (50 cm), Angling 25°, 21.1 inches cut (53 cm), 5229 lbs (2371 kg), hydraulic-lift, hydraulic-angle

Transmission

Type	power shift
Gears	3 forward and reverse

Dimensions & Tracks

Ripper	3100 lbs (1406 kg)
Weight	33703 to 34361 pounds
Gauge XL	74 inches (187 cm)
Width XL	98 inches (248 cm)
Gauge LGP	85 inches (215 cm)
Length XL	147 inches (373 cm)
Width LGP	119 inches (302 cm)
Length LGP	163 inches (414 cm)
PA55 winch	2814 lbs (1276 kg)
Track width XL	24 inches (60 cm)
Shipping weight	33703 lbs (15287 kg)
Track width LGP	34 inches (86 cm)
6SU dozer length	193 inches (490 cm)
Operating weight	34361 lbs (15586 kg)
6VAPT dozer length	189 inches (480 cm)
Track area on ground XL	4822 in² (3.1 m²)
Track area on ground LGP	8269 in² (5.3 m²)
Track ground pressure XL	7.37 psi (0.5 bar)
Track ground pressure LGP	4.7 psi (0.3 bar)
Track length on ground XL	100 inches (254 cm)
Track length on ground LGP	122 inches (309 cm)