Caterpillar D6 Crawler Dozer Specs

Category: Crawler Dozers ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: D6 ➔

The Caterpillar D6 is a medium-sized crawler dozer used in construction, land clearing, road building, mining support, and site preparation. Built by Caterpillar, the D6 is known for its tracked undercarriage, high drawbar pull, and versatility in grading, pushing, and ripping applications. Depending on configuration and model year, the D6 may be equipped with a straight blade, semi-U blade, or angle blade, along with a rear ripper for breaking compacted material. The machine is commonly used on rough terrain where traction and stability are required. Caterpillar D6 crawler dozers are available in multiple generations with different engine, transmission, and control systems.

General Specifications

Caterpillar D6 Crawler Dozer General Specifications specifications
Engine Power	215.00 hp (160.33 kw) — Starting 2019 Model Year
Engine Type	Cat C9.3B — Starting 2019 Model Year
Weight	50,733.00 lbs (23,012.13 kg) — Starting 2024 Model Year

Blades - Capacity

Caterpillar D6 Crawler Dozer Blades - Capacity specifications
Lgp Su	7.5 cu yd
Lgp Vpat (Wide Gauge)	6.4 cu yd
Lgp Vpat - Blade	5.8 cu yd
Su	7.4 cu yd
Vpat	5.4 cu yd

Blades - Width

Caterpillar D6 Crawler Dozer Blades - Width specifications
Lgp S-Blade	5 cu yd
Lgp Su	7.5 cu yd
Lgp Vpat (Wide Gauge)	6.4 cu yd
Lgp Vpat - Blade	5.8 cu yd
Su	10.90 ft (3.32 m)
Vpat	5.4 cu yd

Dimensions

Caterpillar D6 Crawler Dozer Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.19 ft (0.36 m)
Ground Pressure	7.9 psi
Height	10.41 ft (3.17 m)
Length	18.00 ft (5.49 m)
Length - Track On Ground	116.70 in (296.42 cm)
Length Of Machine	186.20 in (472.95 cm)
Operating Weight	48,500.00 lbs (21,999.26 kg)
Track Gauge	6.34 ft (1.93 m)
Weight	38,000.00 lbs (17,233.56 kg)
Width	10.25 ft (3.12 m)
Width Across End Bits	10.80 ft (3.29 m)
Width Of Standard Track Shoe	24.00 in (60.96 cm)
Width Over Trunnions	106.00 in (269.24 cm)

Dimensions - Lgp

Caterpillar D6 Crawler Dozer Dimensions - Lgp specifications
Ground Clearance	361.00 in (916.94 cm)
Ground Pressure	6.6 psi
Length - Track On Ground	116.70 in (296.42 cm)
Length Of Machine	224.40 in (569.98 cm)
Operating Weight	48,611.00 lbs (22,049.61 kg)
Width Across End Bits	11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Width Of Standard Track Shoe	30.00 in (76.20 cm)
Width Over Trunnions	118.10 in (299.97 cm)

Dimensions - Lgp (30-In)

Caterpillar D6 Crawler Dozer Dimensions - Lgp (30-In) specifications
Ground Clearance	14.20 in (36.07 cm)
Ground Pressure	6.6 psi
Length Of Machine	186.20 in (472.95 cm)
Length Of Track On Ground	117.00 in (297.18 cm)
Machine Height	124.90 in (317.25 cm)
Operating Weight	50,130.00 lbs (22,738.61 kg)
Track Gauge	82.00 in (208.28 cm)
Width Across End Bits	11.80 ft (3.60 m)
Width Of Standard Track Shoe	30.00 in (76.20 cm)
Width Over Trunnions	118.00 in (299.72 cm)

Dimensions - Lgp (Wide Gauge)

Caterpillar D6 Crawler Dozer Dimensions - Lgp (Wide Gauge) specifications
Ground Clearance	14.20 in (36.07 cm)
Ground Pressure	5.1 psi
Length Of Machine	224.40 in (569.98 cm)
Length Of Track On Ground	128.00 in (325.12 cm)
Machine Height	125.10 in (317.75 cm)
Operating Weight	51,441.00 lbs (23,333.27 kg)
Track Gauge	90.00 in (228.60 cm)
Width Across End Bits	13.00 ft (3.96 m)
Width Of Standard Track Shoe	36.00 in (91.44 cm)
Width Over Trunnions	137.40 in (349.00 cm)

Dimensions - Lgp Vpat

Caterpillar D6 Crawler Dozer Dimensions - Lgp Vpat specifications
Ground Clearance	14.20 in (36.07 cm)
Ground Pressure	6 psi
Length - Track On Ground	132.00 in (335.28 cm)
Length Of Machine	233.60 in (593.34 cm)
Operating Weight	51,122.00 lbs (23,188.58 kg)
Width Across End Bits	13.00 ft (3.96 m)
Width Across End Bits, Angled	12.00 ft (3.66 m)
Width Of Standard Track Shoe	30.00 in (76.20 cm)

Dimensions - Lgp Vpat (Wide Gauge)

Caterpillar D6 Crawler Dozer Dimensions - Lgp Vpat (Wide Gauge) specifications
Ground Clearance	14.20 in (36.07 cm)
Ground Pressure	5 psi
Length Of Machine	233.60 in (593.34 cm)
Length Of Track On Ground	132.00 in (335.28 cm)
Machine Height	125.00 in (317.50 cm)
Operating Weight	52,526.00 lbs (23,825.42 kg)
Track Gauge	94.00 in (238.76 cm)
Width Across End Bits	14.00 ft (4.27 m)
Width Across End Bits, Angled	13.00 ft (3.96 m)
Width Of Standard Track Shoe	36.00 in (91.44 cm)

Dimensions - Vpat

Caterpillar D6 Crawler Dozer Dimensions - Vpat specifications
Ground Clearance	16.61 in (42.19 cm)
Ground Pressure	7.1 psi
Length Of Machine	202.10 in (513.33 cm)
Length Of Track On Ground	127.80 in (324.61 cm)
Machine Height	126.90 in (322.33 cm)
Operating Weight	49,030.00 lbs (22,239.66 kg)
Track Gauge	82.00 in (208.28 cm)
Width Across End Bits	12.00 ft (3.66 m)
Width Across End Bits, Angled	11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Width Of Standard Track Shoe	24.00 in (60.96 cm)

Dimensions – Lgp (36-In)

Caterpillar D6 Crawler Dozer Dimensions – Lgp (36-In) specifications
Ground Clearance	16.20 in (41.15 cm)
Ground Pressure	5.1 psi
Length Of Machine	126.90 in (322.33 cm)
Length Of Track On Ground	127.80 in (324.61 cm)
Machine Height	125.10 in (317.75 cm)
Track Gauge	90.00 in (228.60 cm)
Width Across End Bits	153.60 in (390.14 cm)
Width Of Standard Track Shoe	36.00 in (91.44 cm)
Width Over Trunnions	137.40 in (349.00 cm)

Dimensions – Lgp Vpat (30-In)

Caterpillar D6 Crawler Dozer Dimensions – Lgp Vpat (30-In) specifications
Ground Clearance	15.40 in (39.12 cm)
Ground Pressure	5.8 psi
Length Of Machine	202.10 in (513.33 cm)
Length Of Track On Ground	132.10 in (335.53 cm)
Machine Height	126.90 in (322.33 cm)
Operating Weight	50,650.00 lbs (22,974.48 kg)
Track Gauge	90.00 in (228.60 cm)
Width Across End Bits	13.20 ft (4.02 m)
Width Of Standard Track Shoe	30.00 in (76.20 cm)

Dimensions – Lgp Vpat (36-In)

Caterpillar D6 Crawler Dozer Dimensions – Lgp Vpat (36-In) specifications
Ground Clearance	15.10 in (38.35 cm)
Ground Pressure	5 psi
Length Of Machine	202.10 in (513.33 cm)
Length Of Track On Ground	132.10 in (335.53 cm)
Machine Height	126.90 in (322.33 cm)
Operating Weight	51,875.00 lbs (23,530.13 kg)
Track Gauge	94.00 in (238.76 cm)
Width Across End Bits	14.30 ft (4.36 m)
Width Of Standard Track Shoe	36.00 in (91.44 cm)

Engine

Caterpillar D6 Crawler Dozer Engine specifications
Build Number	20A
Emissions	U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Tier 4 Final
Engine Model	Cat C9.3B
Net Power - Rated - Iso 9249/Sae J1349	215.00 hp (160.33 kw)
Net Power - Rated - Iso 9249/Sae J1349 (Din)	219.00 hp (163.31 kw)
Note (1)	All non-road Tier 4 Interim and Final, Stage IIIB, IV and V, and Korea Tier 4 diesel engines are required to use only Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuels containing 15 ppm EPA/10 ppm EU (mg/kg) sulfur or less. Biodiesel blends up to B20 (20% blend by volume) are acceptable when blended with 15 ppm (mg/kg) sulfur or less ULSD. B20 should meet ASTM D7467 specification (biodiesel blend stock should meet Cat biodiesel spec,
Note (2)	Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) used in Cat Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241.
Note (3)	The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.36 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.946 metric tonnes.

Hydraulic Controls - Pressures

Caterpillar D6 Crawler Dozer Hydraulic Controls - Pressures specifications
Relief Pressures	NaN

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar D6 Crawler Dozer Service Refill Capacities specifications
Def Tank	7.40 gal (28.01 l)
Fuel Tank	90.00 gal (340.65 l)