Image not recorded
CaterpillarModel A
Caterpillar D6
Crawler
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 468 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 5
Head to head · Crawler
Caterpillar D6 vs Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application
Image not recorded
CaterpillarModel B
Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application
Crawler
- power
- 140 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 6
CaterpillarCaterpillar D6
vs
CaterpillarCaterpillar D6C SA Special Application
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Displacement
▲ D6C SA Special Application higher · +170 ci (+36%)D6468 ci
D6C SA Special Application638 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
D6 is in the 50th percentile; D6C SA Special Application is in the 70th · 191 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedD66
D6C SA Special Application6
Median Crawler Tractor6
D6 is in the 50th percentile; D6C SA Special Application is in the 50th · 192 models
Forward Gears
▲ D6C SA Special Application higher · +1 (+20%)D65
D6C SA Special Application6
Median Crawler Tractor10
D6 is in the 25th percentile; D6C SA Special Application is in the 34th · 179 models
Operating Weight
▲ D6C SA Special Application higher · +9,405 lb (+56%)D616,695 lb
D6C SA Special Application26,100 lb
Median Crawler Tractor23,320 lb
D6 is in the 45th percentile; D6C SA Special Application is in the 58th · 173 models
D6 (A)D6C SA Special Application (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Caterpillar D6 | Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Same |
| Model | D6 | D6C SA Special Application | — |
| Category | Crawler | Crawler | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Caterpillar D6 | Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Same |
| Model | 7.7L 6-cyl diesel | 3306 | — |
| Power Output | Not recorded | 140hp | — |
| Rated RPM | 1,800RPM | 2,000RPM | ▲ D6C SA Special Application+200 RPM · +11% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 468ci | 638ci | ▲ D6C SA Special Application+170 ci · +36% |
| Bore | 4.3in | 4.8in | ▲ D6C SA Special Application+0.5 in · +12% |
| Stroke | 5.5in | 6in | ▲ D6C SA Special Application+0.5 in · +9% |
Transmission
| Spec | Caterpillar D6 | Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | gear | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Caterpillar D6 | Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 149in | 156in | ▲ D6C SA Special Application+7 in · +5% |
| Width | 80.5in | 94in | ▲ D6C SA Special Application+13.5 in · +17% |
| Height | 75.3in | 105in | ▲ D6C SA Special Application+29.7 in · +39% |
| Operating Weight | 16,695lb | 26,100lb | ▲ D6C SA Special Application+9,405 lb · +56% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Caterpillar D6 | Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open Center | — |
| Steering Type | Manual Clutch | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Caterpillar D6 | Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual Clutch | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Caterpillar D6 | Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | 2-cylinder pony engine | Electric | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Caterpillar D6 | Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 12.3gal | 10gal | ▲ D6+2.3 gal · +23% |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 50th percentile (468 ci)B · 70th percentile (638 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 10A · 25th percentile (5)B · 34th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 23,320 lbA · 45th percentile (16,695 lb)B · 58th percentile (26,100 lb)
Length
median 146 inA · 51st percentile (149 in)B · 55th percentile (156 in)
A · D6B · D6C SA Special ApplicationMedian Crawler Tractor