Construction Equipment Guide
470 Maryland Drive
Fort Washington, PA 19034
800-523-2200
The Caterpillar D6 XE is a crawler dozer designed for grading, pushing, and site preparation in construction, mining, and earthmoving applications. It uses Caterpillar's electric drive system, which replaces a conventional mechanical transmission with electric motors to deliver smooth power transfer and responsive control. The D6 XE is known for fuel efficiency, precise blade control, and reduced operator fatigue in demanding dozing work. Typical features include advanced machine control options, integrated grade technology, and a durable undercarriage built for rough terrain. The model is used on road building, land clearing, and large-scale earthmoving projects.
| Blade Cap. | 7.5 cu yd — Starting 2021 Model Year |
|---|---|
| Blade Capacity | 7.5 cu yd — Starting 2023 Model Year |
| Engine | C9.3B — Starting 2023 Model Year |
| Engine Power hp (kW) | 215 (161) — Starting 2025 Model Year |
| Engine Type | Cat C9.3B — Starting 2019 Model Year |
| Net Power | 215.00 hp (160.33 kw) — Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Operating Weight | 51,520.00 lbs (23,369.11 kg) — Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Weight lbs (kg) | 51,333 (23,285) — Starting 2025 Model Year |