Head to head · Agricultural

Caterpillar AG6 vs Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application

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CaterpillarModel A

Caterpillar AG6

Agricultural

power
240 hp
displacement
638 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
6
Full AG6 specs
CaterpillarCaterpillar AG6
vs
CaterpillarCaterpillar D6C SA Special Application

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 497–1,130

Engine Power

▲ AG6 higher · +100 hp (+71%)
AG6240 hp
D6C SA Special Application140 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

AG6 is in the 87th percentile; D6C SA Special Application is in the 66th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
AG6638 ci
D6C SA Special Application638 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

AG6 is in the 94th percentile; D6C SA Special Application is in the 94th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
AG66
D6C SA Special Application6
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

AG6 is in the 74th percentile; D6C SA Special Application is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
AG66
D6C SA Special Application6
Median Agricultural Tractor16

AG6 is in the 11th percentile; D6C SA Special Application is in the 11th · 972 models

AG6 (A)D6C SA Special Application (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaterpillar AG6Caterpillar D6C SA Special ApplicationDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillarSame
ModelAG6D6C SA Special Application—
CategoryAgriculturalCrawler—

Engine

SpecCaterpillar AG6Caterpillar D6C SA Special ApplicationDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillarSame
Model33063306Same
Power Output240hp140hp▲ AG6+100 hp · +71%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,000RPM▲ AG6+200 RPM · +10%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement638ci638ciSame
Bore4.8in4.8inSame
Stroke6in6inSame

Transmission

SpecCaterpillar AG6Caterpillar D6C SA Special ApplicationDifference
TypeSliding Geargear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaterpillar AG6Caterpillar D6C SA Special ApplicationDifference
Length202in156in▲ AG6+46 in · +29%
Width98in94in▲ AG6+4 in · +4%
HeightNot recorded105in—
Operating Weight32,600lb26,100lb▲ AG6+6,500 lb · +25%

Hydraulics

SpecCaterpillar AG6Caterpillar D6C SA Special ApplicationDifference
System TypeClosed Center Load SensingOpen Center—
Steering TypeHydraulic Wet Disc ClutchesNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaterpillar AG6Caterpillar D6C SA Special ApplicationDifference
Steering TypeHydraulic Wet Disc ClutchesNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecCaterpillar AG6Caterpillar D6C SA Special ApplicationDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecCaterpillar AG6Caterpillar D6C SA Special ApplicationDifference
Coolant12gal10gal▲ AG6+2 gal · +20%

Operator Station

SpecCaterpillar AG6Caterpillar D6C SA Special ApplicationDifference
TypeCabNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 87th percentile (240 hp)B · 66th percentile (140 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 94th percentile (638 ci)B · 94th percentile (638 ci)

Cylinders

median 5.5
A · 74th percentile (6)B · 74th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 11th percentile (6)B · 11th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 96th percentile (32,600 lb)B · 93rd percentile (26,100 lb)
A · AG6B · D6C SA Special ApplicationMedian Agricultural Tractor
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