Caterpillar D6T XL Crawler Dozer Specs

Category: Crawler Dozers ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: D6T XL ➔

The Caterpillar D6T XL is a crawler dozer designed for grading, pushing, and site preparation in construction, mining, and land clearing applications. It is part of Caterpillar's D6T series and uses an extended track frame (XL) configuration for improved stability and traction in demanding ground conditions. The machine is commonly equipped with a six-way blade, hydrostatic or powershift drivetrain depending on configuration, and a Caterpillar diesel engine. The D6T XL is used for earthmoving, road building, and material handling where balance, drawbar pull, and precise blade control are required.

Dimensions

Caterpillar D6T XL Crawler Dozer Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.30 ft (0.40 m)
Height - Top of Cab	10.50 ft (3.20 m)
Length of Track on Ground	9.50 ft (2.90 m)
Length w/o Blade	12.70 ft (3.87 m)

Engine

Caterpillar D6T XL Crawler Dozer Engine specifications
Displacement	537.00 cu in (8,799.87 cu cm)
Engine Model	C9 ACERT
Gross Power	228.00 hp (170.02 kw)
Make	Cat
Number of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	1850 rpm

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar D6T XL Crawler Dozer Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity	49.90 gpm (188.87 lpm)

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar D6T XL Crawler Dozer Operating Specifications specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	95 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	18.50 gal (70.02 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	7.40 gal (28.01 l)
Final Drives Fluid Capacity	3.60 gal (13.63 l)
Fuel Capacity	112.00 gal (423.92 l)
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity	13.60 gal (51.48 l)
Operating Voltage	24 volts

Transmission

Caterpillar D6T XL Crawler Dozer Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	7.20 mph (11.59 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	9.10 mph (14.64 kph)

Undercarriage

Caterpillar D6T XL Crawler Dozer Undercarriage specifications
Ground Contact Area	4,972.00 cu in (81,476.66 cu cm)
Number of Shoes per Side	41
Number of Track Rollers per Side	7
Standard Shoe Size	22.00 in (55.88 cm)
Track Pitch	8.00 in (20.32 cm)

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