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CaterpillarModel A
Caterpillar D6
Crawler
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 468 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 5
Head to head · Crawler
Caterpillar D6 vs Caterpillar R3
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CaterpillarModel B
Caterpillar R3
Crawler
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 350 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 3
CaterpillarCaterpillar D6
vs
CaterpillarCaterpillar R3
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Displacement
▲ D6 higher · +118 ci (+34%)D6468 ci
R3350 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
D6 is in the 50th percentile; R3 is in the 44th · 191 models
Cylinders
▲ D6 higher · +2 (+50%)D66
R34
Median Crawler Tractor6
D6 is in the 50th percentile; R3 is in the 33rd · 192 models
Forward Gears
▲ D6 higher · +2 (+67%)D65
R33
Median Crawler Tractor10
D6 is in the 25th percentile; R3 is in the 8th · 179 models
D6 (A)R3 (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Caterpillar D6 | Caterpillar R3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Same |
| Model | D6 | R3 | — |
| Category | Crawler | Crawler | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Caterpillar D6 | Caterpillar R3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Same |
| Model | 7.7L 6-cyl diesel | Not recorded | — |
| Rated RPM | 1,800RPM | 1,100RPM | ▲ D6+700 RPM · +64% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 | ▲ D6+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 468ci | 350ci | ▲ D6+118 ci · +34% |
| Bore | 4.3in | 4.5in | ▲ R3+0.2 in · +5% |
| Stroke | 5.5in | 5.5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Caterpillar D6 | Caterpillar R3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Gear | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Caterpillar D6 | Caterpillar R3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 149in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 80.5in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 75.3in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 16,695lb | Not recorded | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Caterpillar D6 | Caterpillar R3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual Clutch | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Caterpillar D6 | Caterpillar R3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual Clutch | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Caterpillar D6 | Caterpillar R3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | 2-cylinder pony engine | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Caterpillar D6 | Caterpillar R3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 12.3gal | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 50th percentile (468 ci)B · 44th percentile (350 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 33rd percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 10A · 25th percentile (5)B · 8th percentile (3)
A · D6B · R3Median Crawler Tractor