Caterpillar
Caterpillar D6
The Caterpillar D6 is an agricultural crawler tractor produced from 1941 to 1947 by Caterpillar in Peoria, Illinois, USA. It features a crawler drive with manual clutch steering and contracting band brakes. The tractor was offered with two engine options: a 7.7L 6-cylinder diesel and an 8.6L 6-cylinder diesel, both liquid-cooled and equipped with oil bath air cleaners. It has a 5-speed gear transmission with 4 reverse gears and a dry disc clutch. The D6 has tested drawbar power of 74.82 hp and belt power of 92.52 hp. Dimensions include a wheelbase of 85.625 inches, length of 149.2 inches, and width options of 80.5 or 94.5 inches depending on gauge. The tractor weighs between 16,695 and 17,330 pounds depending on gauge and features 16-inch wide tracks. The belt pulley diameter and width are both 13 inches, running at 913 RPM with a speed of 3200 ft/min.
Power86 hp[B]
Founded1941 - 1947
ModelD6
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Caterpillar D6
Power
| Belt (tested) | 92.52 hp (69.0 kW) |
|---|---|
| Drawbar (tested) | 74.82 hp (55.8 kW) |
Engine
| Fuel tank | 48 gal (181.7 L) |
|---|---|
| Engine options | Caterpillar 7.7L 6-cyl diesel, Caterpillar 8.6L 6-cyl diesel |
| Caterpillar 7.7L 6-cyl diesel | Displacement 468 ci (7.7 L), Bore/Stroke 4.25x5.50 inches (108 x 140 mm), Air cleaner oil bath, Rated RPM 1800, Starter type 2-cylinder pony engine, Oil capacity 19 qts (18.0 L), Coolant capacity 49 qts (46.4 L) |
| Caterpillar 8.6L 6-cyl diesel | Displacement 525 ci (8.6 L), Bore/Stroke 4.50x5.50 inches (114 x 140 mm), Air cleaner oil bath, Rated RPM 1600, Starter type 2-cylinder pony engine |
Tracks
| Width | 16 inches (40 cm) |
|---|
Dimensions
| Gauge | 60 inches (152 cm), 74 inches (187 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 80.5 inches (60" gauge) (204 cm), 94.5 inches (74" gauge) (240 cm) |
| Length | 149.2 inches (378 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 85.625 inches (217 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 75.25 inches (191 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 16,695 lbs (60" gauge) (7572 kg), 17,330 lbs (74" gauge) (7860 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 12.5 inches (31 cm) |
| Clearance (drawbar) | 14 inches (35 cm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | crawler |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Contracting band brakes |
| Steering | manual clutch |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Agricultural Crawler tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Peoria, Illinois, USA |
| Years produced | 1941 - 1947 |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 913 |
|---|---|
| Speed | 3200 ft/min (975.36 meters/min) |
| Width | 13 inches (33 cm) |
| Diameter | 13 inches (33 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 forward and 4 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |
| Oil capacity | 38 qts (36.0 L) |
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