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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 D8
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CaterpillarModel B
Caterpillar D8
Tractor
- power
- 115 hp
- displacement
- 1,246 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 6
CaterpillarCaterpillar D6C SA Special Application
vs
CaterpillarCaterpillar D8
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Power
▲ D6C SA Special Application higher · +25 hp (+22%)D6C SA Special Application140 hp
D8115 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp
D6C SA Special Application is in the 49th percentile; D8 is in the 47th · 142 models
Engine Displacement
▲ D8 higher · +608 ci (+95%)D6C SA Special Application638 ci
D81,246 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
D6C SA Special Application is in the 70th percentile; D8 is in the 98th · 191 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedD6C SA Special Application6
D86
Median Crawler Tractor6
D6C SA Special Application is in the 50th percentile; D8 is in the 50th · 192 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tiedD6C SA Special Application6
D86
Median Crawler Tractor10
D6C SA Special Application is in the 34th percentile; D8 is in the 34th · 179 models
D6C SA Special Application (A)D8 (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application | Caterpillar D8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Same |
| Model | D6C SA Special Application | D8 | — |
| Category | Crawler | Not recorded | — |
Engine
| Spec | Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application | Caterpillar D8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Same |
| Model | 3306 | D13000 | — |
| Power Output | 140hp | 115hp | ▲ D6C SA Special Application+25 hp · +22% |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 850RPM | ▲ D6C SA Special Application+1,150 RPM · +135% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 638ci | 1,246ci | ▲ D8+608 ci · +95% |
| Bore | 4.8in | 5.8in | ▲ D8+1 in · +21% |
| Stroke | 6in | 8in | ▲ D8+2 in · +33% |
Transmission
| Spec | Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application | Caterpillar D8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | gear | gear | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application | Caterpillar D8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 156in | 186in | ▲ D8+30 in · +19% |
| Width | 94in | 101in | ▲ D8+7 in · +7% |
| Height | 105in | 84in | ▲ D6C SA Special Application+21 in · +25% |
| Operating Weight | 26,100lb | 36,520lb | ▲ D8+10,420 lb · +40% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application | Caterpillar D8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application | Caterpillar D8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application | Caterpillar D8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 10gal | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 200 hpA · 49th percentile (140 hp)B · 47th percentile (115 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 98th percentile (1,246 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 10A · 34th percentile (6)B · 34th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 23,320 lbA · 58th percentile (26,100 lb)B · 77th percentile (36,520 lb)
A · D6C SA Special ApplicationB · D8Median Crawler Tractor