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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 D8L SA Special Application
CaterpillarModel B
Caterpillar D8L SA Special Application
Crawler
- power
- 400 hp
- displacement
- 1,099 ci
- Cylinders
- 8
- Forward gears
- 3
CaterpillarCaterpillar D6C SA Special Application
vs
CaterpillarCaterpillar D8L SA Special Application
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Power
▲ D8L SA Special Application higher · +260 hp (+186%)D6C SA Special Application140 hp
D8L SA Special Application400 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp
D6C SA Special Application is in the 49th percentile; D8L SA Special Application is in the 76th · 142 models
Engine Displacement
▲ D8L SA Special Application higher · +461 ci (+72%)D6C SA Special Application638 ci
D8L SA Special Application1,099 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
D6C SA Special Application is in the 70th percentile; D8L SA Special Application is in the 97th · 191 models
Cylinders
▲ D8L SA Special Application higher · +2 (+33%)D6C SA Special Application6
D8L SA Special Application8
Median Crawler Tractor6
D6C SA Special Application is in the 50th percentile; D8L SA Special Application is in the 98th · 192 models
Forward Gears
▲ D6C SA Special Application higher · +3 (+100%)D6C SA Special Application6
D8L SA Special Application3
Median Crawler Tractor10
D6C SA Special Application is in the 34th percentile; D8L SA Special Application is in the 8th · 179 models
D6C SA Special Application (A)D8L SA Special Application (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application | Caterpillar D8L SA Special Application | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Same |
| Model | D6C SA Special Application | D8L SA Special Application | — |
| Category | Crawler | Crawler, Agricultural | — |
Engine
| Spec | Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application | Caterpillar D8L SA Special Application | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Same |
| Model | 3306 | 3408 | — |
| Power Output | 140hp | 400hp | ▲ D8L SA Special Application+260 hp · +186% |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 1,900RPM | ▲ D6C SA Special Application+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 8 | ▲ D8L SA Special Application+2 · +33% |
| Displacement | 638ci | 1,099ci | ▲ D8L SA Special Application+461 ci · +72% |
| Bore | 4.8in | 5.4in | ▲ D8L SA Special Application+0.6 in · +13% |
| Stroke | 6in | 6in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application | Caterpillar D8L SA Special Application | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | gear | Power Shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application | Caterpillar D8L SA Special Application | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 156in | 215in | ▲ D8L SA Special Application+59 in · +38% |
| Width | 94in | 136in | ▲ D8L SA Special Application+42 in · +45% |
| Height | 105in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 26,100lb | 80,820lb | ▲ D8L SA Special Application+54,720 lb · +210% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application | Caterpillar D8L SA Special Application | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Load sensing | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application | Caterpillar D8L SA Special Application | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | Crawler | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application | Caterpillar D8L SA Special Application | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application | Caterpillar D8L SA Special Application | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 10gal | 24.5gal | ▲ D8L SA Special Application+14.5 gal · +145% |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 200 hpA · 49th percentile (140 hp)B · 76th percentile (400 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 70th percentile (638 ci)B · 97th percentile (1,099 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 98th percentile (8)
Forward Gears
median 10A · 34th percentile (6)B · 8th percentile (3)
Operating Weight
median 23,320 lbA · 58th percentile (26,100 lb)B · 99th percentile (80,820 lb)
A · D6C SA Special ApplicationB · D8L SA Special ApplicationMedian Crawler Tractor