Caterpillar D6D Crawler Dozer Specs

Category: Crawler Dozers ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: D6D ➔

The Caterpillar D6D is a crawler dozer produced by Caterpillar for earthmoving, grading, and site preparation work. It is part of the D6 series and is commonly used in construction, road building, land clearing, and general dozing applications. The D6D is known for its tracked undercarriage, blade-mounted pushing capability, and suitability for work on soft, uneven, or rough terrain. Typical configurations may include a straight blade or other dozer blade options, depending on application and market. As a used machine, specifications can vary by year, serial number, and equipment setup.

Dimensions

Caterpillar D6D Crawler Dozer Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.19 ft (0.36 m)
Height	9.42 ft (2.87 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	9.52 ft (2.90 m)
Length	12.25 ft (3.73 m)
Length Of Track On Ground	6.01 ft (1.83 m)
Length W/O Blade	10.50 ft (3.20 m)
Weight	31,400.00 lbs (14,242.82 kg)
Width	7.75 ft (2.36 m)
Width Over Tracks	6.50 ft (1.98 m)

Engine

Caterpillar D6D Crawler Dozer Engine specifications
Aspiration	turbocharged
Displacement	640.80 cu in (10,500.85 cu cm)
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	3306
Gross Power	165.00 hp (123.04 kw)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar D6D Crawler Dozer Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity	43.90 gpm (166.16 lpm)
Relief Valve Pressure	2250 psi

Operational

Caterpillar D6D Crawler Dozer Operational specifications
Fuel Capacity	115.00 gal (435.28 l)
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity	12.10 gal (45.80 l)
Operating Weight	20,359.70 lbs (9,235.02 kg)

Standard Blade

Caterpillar D6D Crawler Dozer Standard Blade specifications
Blade Angle (Both Directions)	12 degrees
Capacity	4.3 cu yd
Cutting Depth	18.60 in (47.24 cm)
Height	44.50 in (113.03 cm)
Width	10.50 ft (3.20 m)

Transmission

Caterpillar D6D Crawler Dozer Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	6.80 mph (10.94 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	8.10 mph (13.04 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears	6
Number Of Reverse Gears	5
Transmission Type	direct drive

Undercarriage

Caterpillar D6D Crawler Dozer Undercarriage specifications
Ground Contact Area	3720.01 in2
Ground Pressure	9.43 psi
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	6
Standard Shoe Size	20.08 in (51.00 cm)
Track Gauge	6.17 ft (1.88 m)

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