Head to head · Crawler

Caterpillar D6 vs Challenger MT595B

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CaterpillarModel A

Caterpillar D6

Crawler

power
Not recorded
displacement
468 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
5
Full D6 specs
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ChallengerModel B

Challenger MT595B

Agricultural

power
Not recorded
displacement
449 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT595B specs
CaterpillarCaterpillar D6
vs
ChallengerChallenger MT595B

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 134192

Engine Displacement

▲ D6 higher · +19 ci (+4%)
D6468 ci
MT595B449 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

D6 is in the 50th percentile; MT595B is in the 49th · 191 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
D66
MT595B6
Median Crawler Tractor6

D6 is in the 50th percentile; MT595B is in the 50th · 192 models

Operating Weight

▲ MT595B higher · +990 lb (+6%)
D616,695 lb
MT595B17,685 lb
Median Crawler Tractor23,320 lb

D6 is in the 45th percentile; MT595B is in the 45th · 173 models

Length

▲ MT595B higher · +51 in (+34%)
D6149 in
MT595B200 in
Median Crawler Tractor146 in

D6 is in the 51st percentile; MT595B is in the 65th · 144 models

D6 (A)MT595B (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaterpillar D6Challenger MT595BDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarChallenger
ModelD6MT595B
CategoryCrawlerAgricultural

Engine

SpecCaterpillar D6Challenger MT595BDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarSisu Diesel
Model7.7L 6-cyl diesel74CTA
Rated RPM1,800RPMNot recorded
Cylinders66Same
Displacement468ci449ciD6+19 ci · +4%
Bore4.3in4.3inSame
Stroke5.5in5.3inD6+0.2 in · +4%

Transmission

SpecCaterpillar D6Challenger MT595BDifference
TypeGearContinuously variable transmission

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaterpillar D6Challenger MT595BDifference
Length149in200inMT595B+51 in · +34%
Width80.5in118inMT595B+37.5 in · +47%
Height75.3in122inMT595B+46.7 in · +62%
Operating Weight16,695lb17,685lbMT595B+990 lb · +6%

Hydraulics

SpecCaterpillar D6Challenger MT595BDifference
System TypeNot recordedClosed center pressure flow compensated
Steering TypeManual ClutchHydrostatic power

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaterpillar D6Challenger MT595BDifference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory III
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaterpillar D6Challenger MT595BDifference
Steering TypeManual ClutchHydrostatic power

Electrical

SpecCaterpillar D6Challenger MT595BDifference
Starter Type2-cylinder pony engineElectric

Capacities

SpecCaterpillar D6Challenger MT595BDifference
Coolant12.3gal9galD6+3.3 gal · +37%

Operator Station

SpecCaterpillar D6Challenger MT595BDifference
TypeNot recordedCab

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 50th percentile (468 ci)B · 49th percentile (449 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 23,320 lb
A · 45th percentile (16,695 lb)B · 45th percentile (17,685 lb)

Length

median 146 in
A · 51st percentile (149 in)B · 65th percentile (200 in)

Width

median 79.5 in
A · 50th percentile (80.5 in)B · 86th percentile (118 in)
A · D6B · MT595BMedian Crawler Tractor
Full spec pageCaterpillar D6Full spec pageChallenger MT595B