CaterpillarModel A
Caterpillar D4E SA Special Application
Crawler
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 425 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 5
Head to head · Crawler
Caterpillar D4E SA Special Application vs Caterpillar D6
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CaterpillarModel B
Caterpillar D6
Crawler
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 468 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 5
CaterpillarCaterpillar D4E SA Special Application
vs
CaterpillarCaterpillar D6
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Displacement
▲ D6 higher · +43 ci (+10%)D4E SA Special Application425 ci
D6468 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
D4E SA Special Application is in the 47th percentile; D6 is in the 50th · 191 models
Cylinders
▲ D6 higher · +2 (+50%)D4E SA Special Application4
D66
Median Crawler Tractor6
D4E SA Special Application is in the 33rd percentile; D6 is in the 50th · 192 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tiedD4E SA Special Application5
D65
Median Crawler Tractor10
D4E SA Special Application is in the 25th percentile; D6 is in the 25th · 179 models
Operating Weight
▲ D4E SA Special Application higher · +2,355 lb (+14%)D4E SA Special Application19,050 lb
D616,695 lb
Median Crawler Tractor23,320 lb
D4E SA Special Application is in the 46th percentile; D6 is in the 45th · 173 models
D4E SA Special Application (A)D6 (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Caterpillar D4E SA Special Application | Caterpillar D6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Same |
| Model | D4E SA Special Application | D6 | — |
| Category | Crawler, Agricultural | Crawler | — |
Engine
| Spec | Caterpillar D4E SA Special Application | Caterpillar D6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Same |
| Model | 3304 | 7.7L 6-cyl diesel | — |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 1,800RPM | ▲ D4E SA Special Application+200 RPM · +11% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 | ▲ D6+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 425ci | 468ci | ▲ D6+43 ci · +10% |
| Bore | 4.8in | 4.3in | ▲ D4E SA Special Application+0.5 in · +12% |
| Stroke | 6in | 5.5in | ▲ D4E SA Special Application+0.5 in · +9% |
Transmission
| Spec | Caterpillar D4E SA Special Application | Caterpillar D6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Gear | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Caterpillar D4E SA Special Application | Caterpillar D6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 132in | 149in | ▲ D6+17 in · +13% |
| Width | Not recorded | 80.5in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 75.3in | — |
| Operating Weight | 19,050lb | 16,695lb | ▲ D4E SA Special Application+2,355 lb · +14% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Caterpillar D4E SA Special Application | Caterpillar D6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual Clutch | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Caterpillar D4E SA Special Application | Caterpillar D6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Crawler | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual Clutch | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Caterpillar D4E SA Special Application | Caterpillar D6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | 2-cylinder pony engine | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Caterpillar D4E SA Special Application | Caterpillar D6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 8gal | 12.3gal | ▲ D6+4.3 gal · +54% |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 47th percentile (425 ci)B · 50th percentile (468 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 33rd percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 10A · 25th percentile (5)B · 25th percentile (5)
Operating Weight
median 23,320 lbA · 46th percentile (19,050 lb)B · 45th percentile (16,695 lb)
Length
median 146 inA · 40th percentile (132 in)B · 51st percentile (149 in)
A · D4E SA Special ApplicationB · D6Median Crawler Tractor