Crawler
Caterpillar D6
The Caterpillar D6 is a powerful tractor built for tough jobs. It has a big 7.7-liter diesel engine with 6 cylinders. This engine is cooled by an oil bath system and starts up with a special 2-cylinder pony engine. The D6 can move forward in 5 different speeds and backward in 4 speeds using its gear transmission. This tractor is quite large, measuring 149.2 inches long, 80.5 inches wide, and 75.25 inches tall. It's also very heavy, weighing 16,695 pounds. The D6 has manual clutch steering, which gives the driver good control. It can hold 49 quarts of coolant to keep the engine running smoothly. Caterpillar, a well-known maker of heavy machinery, designed this tractor to be strong and reliable for farmers and construction workers.
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Quick specs
- Category
- Crawler
- Operating Weight
- 16,695 lb
- Transmission
- Gear
Overview
About the Caterpillar D6
The Caterpillar D6 is a powerful tractor built for tough jobs. It has a big 7.7-liter diesel engine with 6 cylinders. This engine is cooled by an oil bath system and starts up with a special 2-cylinder pony engine. The D6 can move forward in 5 different speeds and backward in 4 speeds using its gear transmission. This tractor is quite large, measuring 149.2 inches long, 80.5 inches wide, and 75.25 inches tall. It's also very heavy, weighing 16,695 pounds. The D6 has manual clutch steering, which gives the driver good control. It can hold 49 quarts of coolant to keep the engine running smoothly. Caterpillar, a well-known maker of heavy machinery, designed this tractor to be strong and reliable for farmers and construction workers.
Full specifications
Every recorded spec
General
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | D6 |
| Category | Crawler tractor |
| Operating weight | 16,695lb |
Engine
| Make | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | 7.7L 6-cyl diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement | 468ci |
| Bore | 4.25in |
| Stroke | 5.5in |
Transmission
| Type | Gear |
|---|---|
| Forward gears | 5 |
| Reverse gears | 4 |
Chassis & drive
| Steering | Manual Clutch |
|---|
Dimensions
| Length | 149.2in |
|---|---|
| Width | 80.5in |
| Height | 75.25in |
| Operating weight | 16,695lb |
Capacities
| Cooling system | 12.25gal |
|---|
Head to head
D6 vs. Crawler median
How the Caterpillar D6 compares to other Crawler tractors
| Spec | This model | Crawler median | Difference | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Displacement | 468 ci | 468 ci | at median | 50th |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | at median | 50th |
| Forward Gears | 5 | 10 | -50% | 25th |
| Operating Weight | 16,695 lb | 23,320 lb | -28% | 45th |
| Length | 149 in | 146 in | +2% | 51st |
| Width | 80.5 in | 79.5 in | +1% | 50th |
| Height | 75.3 in | 90.6 in | -17% | 28th |
Medians and percentiles are computed from the crawler tractors in our database with a recorded value for each spec (sample sizes 134–192 models).
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FAQ
Common questions
What engine configuration does the Caterpillar D6 use?
The Caterpillar D6 is equipped with a 6-cylinder engine displacing 468 ci.
What is the operating weight of the Caterpillar D6?
In working trim, the Caterpillar D6 comes in at roughly 16,695 lb.
Which transmission does the Caterpillar D6 use?
The Caterpillar D6 is equipped with a Gear transmission with 5 forward gears.
How do I maintain a Caterpillar D6?
Routine service for the Caterpillar D6 covers engine oil and filter changes, hydraulic and coolant level checks, air filter cleaning, and scheduled inspections. Refer to the manufacturer's maintenance schedule for exact intervals.