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CaterpillarModel A
Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application
Crawler
- power
- 140 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 6
Head to head · Crawler
Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application vs Caterpillar D7C
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CaterpillarModel B
Caterpillar D7C
Crawler
- power
- 128 hp
- displacement
- 831 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 5
CaterpillarCaterpillar D6C SA Special Application
vs
CaterpillarCaterpillar D7C
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Power
▲ D6C SA Special Application higher · +12 hp (+9%)D6C SA Special Application140 hp
D7C128 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp
D6C SA Special Application is in the 49th percentile; D7C is in the 47th · 142 models
Engine Displacement
▲ D7C higher · +193 ci (+30%)D6C SA Special Application638 ci
D7C831 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
D6C SA Special Application is in the 70th percentile; D7C is in the 88th · 191 models
Cylinders
▲ D6C SA Special Application higher · +2 (+50%)D6C SA Special Application6
D7C4
Median Crawler Tractor6
D6C SA Special Application is in the 50th percentile; D7C is in the 33rd · 192 models
Forward Gears
▲ D6C SA Special Application higher · +1 (+20%)D6C SA Special Application6
D7C5
Median Crawler Tractor10
D6C SA Special Application is in the 34th percentile; D7C is in the 25th · 179 models
D6C SA Special Application (A)D7C (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application | Caterpillar D7C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Same |
| Model | D6C SA Special Application | D7C | — |
| Category | Crawler | Crawler | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application | Caterpillar D7C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Same |
| Model | 3306 | D339 | — |
| Power Output | 140hp | 128hp | ▲ D6C SA Special Application+12 hp · +9% |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 1,200RPM | ▲ D6C SA Special Application+800 RPM · +67% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 | ▲ D6C SA Special Application+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 638ci | 831ci | ▲ D7C+193 ci · +30% |
| Bore | 4.8in | 5.8in | ▲ D7C+1 in · +21% |
| Stroke | 6in | 8in | ▲ D7C+2 in · +33% |
Transmission
| Spec | Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application | Caterpillar D7C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | gear | Gear | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application | Caterpillar D7C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 156in | 168in | ▲ D7C+12 in · +8% |
| Width | 94in | 97in | ▲ D7C+3 in · +3% |
| Height | 105in | 81.3in | ▲ D6C SA Special Application+23.7 in · +29% |
| Operating Weight | 26,100lb | 26,930lb | ▲ D7C+830 lb · +3% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application | Caterpillar D7C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual Clutches | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application | Caterpillar D7C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual Clutches | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application | Caterpillar D7C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Gasoline Pony Engine | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application | Caterpillar D7C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 10gal | 17gal | ▲ D7C+7 gal · +70% |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 200 hpA · 49th percentile (140 hp)B · 47th percentile (128 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 88th percentile (831 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 33rd percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 10A · 34th percentile (6)B · 25th percentile (5)
Operating Weight
median 23,320 lbA · 58th percentile (26,100 lb)B · 61st percentile (26,930 lb)
A · D6C SA Special ApplicationB · D7CMedian Crawler Tractor