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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 White Workhorse 170
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WhiteModel B
White Workhorse 170
Agricultural
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 505 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 18
CaterpillarCaterpillar D6
vs
WhiteWhite Workhorse 170
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Displacement
▲ Workhorse 170 higher · +37 ci (+8%)D6468 ci
Workhorse 170505 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
D6 is in the 50th percentile; Workhorse 170 is in the 57th · 191 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedD66
Workhorse 1706
Median Crawler Tractor6
D6 is in the 50th percentile; Workhorse 170 is in the 50th · 192 models
Forward Gears
▲ Workhorse 170 higher · +13 (+260%)D65
Workhorse 17018
Median Crawler Tractor10
D6 is in the 25th percentile; Workhorse 170 is in the 87th · 179 models
Operating Weight
▲ Workhorse 170 higher · +595 lb (+4%)D616,695 lb
Workhorse 17017,290 lb
Median Crawler Tractor23,320 lb
D6 is in the 45th percentile; Workhorse 170 is in the 45th · 173 models
D6 (A)Workhorse 170 (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Caterpillar D6 | White Workhorse 170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | White | — |
| Model | D6 | Workhorse 170 | — |
| Category | Crawler | Agricultural | — |
Engine
| Spec | Caterpillar D6 | White Workhorse 170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | CDC-Cummins | — |
| Model | 7.7L 6-cyl diesel | Not recorded | — |
| Rated RPM | 1,800RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ Workhorse 170+400 RPM · +22% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 468ci | 505ci | ▲ Workhorse 170+37 ci · +8% |
| Bore | 4.3in | 4.5in | ▲ Workhorse 170+0.2 in · +5% |
| Stroke | 5.5in | 5.3in | ▲ D6+0.2 in · +4% |
Transmission
| Spec | Caterpillar D6 | White Workhorse 170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Partial power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Caterpillar D6 | White Workhorse 170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 149in | 180in | ▲ Workhorse 170+31 in · +21% |
| Width | 80.5in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 75.3in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 16,695lb | 17,290lb | ▲ Workhorse 170+595 lb · +4% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Caterpillar D6 | White Workhorse 170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Closed center | — |
| Steering Type | Manual Clutch | Not recorded | — |
Tires
| Spec | Caterpillar D6 | White Workhorse 170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 11.00-16 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 18.4R-38 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Caterpillar D6 | White Workhorse 170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Caterpillar D6 | White Workhorse 170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Manual Clutch | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Caterpillar D6 | White Workhorse 170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | 2-cylinder pony engine | 12 volts | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Caterpillar D6 | White Workhorse 170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 12.3gal | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 50th percentile (468 ci)B · 57th percentile (505 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 10A · 25th percentile (5)B · 87th percentile (18)
Operating Weight
median 23,320 lbA · 45th percentile (16,695 lb)B · 45th percentile (17,290 lb)
Length
median 146 inA · 51st percentile (149 in)B · 62nd percentile (180 in)
A · D6B · Workhorse 170Median Crawler Tractor