- Category: Crawler Dozers ➔
- Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
- Model: D6H LGP ➔
The Caterpillar D6H LGP is a crawler dozer designed for low ground pressure applications in soft, wet, or unstable terrain. Part of Caterpillar's D6H series, the LGP configuration uses wider tracks and a larger track footprint to reduce soil compaction and improve flotation. It is commonly used in land clearing, site preparation, grading, road building, and general earthmoving. The D6H LGP typically features a diesel engine, hydrostatic or powershift drivetrain depending on configuration, and a heavy-duty undercarriage built for durability. Its balance of traction, blade control, and ground protection makes it suitable for demanding construction and forestry work.
Dimensions
| Ground Clearance | 1.30 ft (0.40 m)
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| Height - Top of Cab | 10.30 ft (3.14 m)
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| Length of Track on Ground | 10.80 ft (3.29 m)
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| Length w/ Blade | 17.00 ft (5.18 m)
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| Length w/o Blade | 14.80 ft (4.51 m)
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| Width Over Tracks | 10.40 ft (3.17 m)
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Engine
| Aspiration | turbocharged
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| Displacement | 640.80 cu in (10,500.85 cu cm)
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| Engine Model | 3306
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| Gross Power | 179.00 hp (133.48 kw)
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| Net Power | 165.00 hp (123.04 kw)
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| Number of Cylinders | 6
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| Power Measured @ | 1800 rpm
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Hydraulic System
| Pump Flow Capacity | 19.30 gpm (73.05 lpm)
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| Pump type | Gear pump
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| Relief Valve Pressure | 2875 psi
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Operating Specifications
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 35 amps
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| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 10.10 gal (38.23 l)
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| Engine Oil Capacity | 7.30 gal (27.63 l)
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| Final Drives Fluid Capacity | 3.50 gal (13.25 l)
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| Fuel Capacity | 85.10 gal (322.10 l)
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| Operating Voltage | 24 volts
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| Operating Weight | 43,354.00 lbs (19,665.07 kg)
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Standard Blade
| Capacity | 4.90 cu yd (3.75 cu m)
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| Height | 43.30 in (109.98 cm)
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| Width | 13.10 ft (3.99 m)
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Transmission
| Max Speed - Forward | 7.10 mph (11.43 kph)
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| Max Speed - Reverse | 9.00 mph (14.48 kph)
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| Number of Forward Gears | 3
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| Number of Reverse Gears | 3
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| Transmission Type | Planetary powershift
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Undercarriage
| Ground Contact Area | 9,252.00 cu in (151,613.45 cu cm)
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| Ground Pressure | 4.7 psi
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| Number of Shoes per Side | 45
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| Number of Track Rollers per Side | 8
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| Standard Shoe Size | 36.10 in (91.69 cm)
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| Track Gauge | 7.30 ft (2.23 m)
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