Caterpillar D6T Crawler Dozer Specs

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

The Caterpillar D6T is a crawler dozer designed for grading, pushing, and site preparation in construction, mining, and land clearing applications. It is part of Caterpillar's medium dozer lineup and is commonly used for earthmoving, road building, and material handling. The D6T features a tracked undercarriage for traction and stability on uneven terrain, along with a blade system suited to dozing and finish grading work. Depending on configuration, it may be equipped with a ripper, cab, and grade control systems. The model is recognized for its balance of power, maneuverability, and versatility in demanding jobsite conditions.

Blades

Caterpillar D6T Crawler Dozer Blades specifications
Blade Type	N/A

Dimensions

Caterpillar D6T Crawler Dozer Dimensions specifications
Drawbar Height (Center Of Clevis) From Ground Face Of Shoes	23.00 in (58.42 cm)
Ground Clearance	1.25 ft (0.38 m)
Height	10.58 ft (3.23 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	10.50 ft (3.20 m)
Length	18.00 ft (5.49 m)
Length - Track On Ground	113.10 in (287.27 cm)
Length Of Track On Ground	8.75 ft (2.67 m)
Length W/O Blade	12.67 ft (3.86 m)
Weight	50,490.00 lbs (22,901.91 kg)
Width	8.00 ft (2.44 m)
Width Over Tracks	8.00 ft (2.44 m)

Engine

Caterpillar D6T Crawler Dozer Engine specifications
Bore	4.40 in (11.18 cm)
Displacement	537.00 cu in (8,799.87 cu cm)
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	Cat C9 ACERT
Flywheel Power	200.00 hp (149.14 kw)
Gross Power	213.00 hp (158.84 kw)
Gross Power - Iso 14396	220.00 hp (164.06 kw)
Net Power	185.00 hp (137.96 kw)
Net Power - Caterpillar	185.00 hp (137.96 kw)
Net Power - Din 70020	192 PS
Net Power - Eu 80/1269	185.00 hp (137.96 kw)
Net Power - Iso 9249	185.00 hp (137.96 kw)
Net Power - Sae J1349	183.00 hp (136.47 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	1850 rpm
Stroke	5.90 in (14.99 cm)

Engine - Std

Caterpillar D6T Crawler Dozer Engine - Std specifications
Bore	4.40 in (11.18 cm)
Displacement	537.00 cu in (8,799.87 cu cm)
Engine Emissions	U.S. EPA Tier 3/EUStage IIIA/MLITStep 3
Engine Model	Cat C9 ACERT
Gross Power - Iso 14396	204.00 hp (152.13 kw)
Gross Power - Sae J1995	213.00 hp (158.84 kw)
Net Power - 80/1269/Eec	185.00 hp (137.96 kw)
Net Power - Iso 9249	185.00 hp (137.96 kw)
Net Power - Sae J1349	185.00 hp (137.96 kw)
Stroke	5.90 in (14.99 cm)

Engine - Xl/Lgp

Caterpillar D6T Crawler Dozer Engine - Xl/Lgp specifications
Bore	4.40 in (11.18 cm)
Displacement	537.00 cu in (8,799.87 cu cm)
Engine Emissions	U.S. EPA Tier 3/EUStage IIIA/MLITStep 3
Engine Model	Cat C9 ACERT
Gross Power - Iso 14396	219.00 hp (163.31 kw)
Gross Power - Sae J1995	228.00 hp (170.02 kw)
Net Power - 80/1269/Eec	200.00 hp (149.14 kw)
Net Power - Iso 9249	200.00 hp (149.14 kw)
Net Power - Sae J1349	200.00 hp (149.14 kw)
Stroke	5.90 in (14.99 cm)

Engine - Xl/Xw/Lgp

Caterpillar D6T Crawler Dozer Engine - Xl/Xw/Lgp specifications
Bore	4.40 in (11.18 cm)
Displacement	537.00 cu in (8,799.87 cu cm)
Gross Power	228.00 hp (170.02 kw)
Gross Power - Iso 14396	220.00 hp (164.06 kw)
Net Power - Caterpillar	200.00 hp (149.14 kw)
Net Power - Din 70020	207 PS
Net Power - Eu 80/1269	200.00 hp (149.14 kw)
Net Power - Iso 9249	200.00 hp (149.14 kw)
Net Power - Sae J1349	198.00 hp (147.65 kw)
Stroke	5.90 in (14.99 cm)

Hydraulic Controls - Main Relief Valve

Caterpillar D6T Crawler Dozer Hydraulic Controls - Main Relief Valve specifications
Pressure Setting - Implement - Non-Vpat	3147 psi
Pressure Setting - Implement - Vpat	3545 psi
Pressure Setting - Steering	6048 psi

Hydraulic Controls - Maximum Operating Pressure (Non-Vpat)

Caterpillar D6T Crawler Dozer Hydraulic Controls - Maximum Operating Pressure (Non-Vpat) specifications
Bulldozer - Lift	2799 psi
Bulldozer - Tilt	2799 psi
Ripper	2799 psi

Hydraulic Controls - Maximum Operating Pressure (Vpat)

Caterpillar D6T Crawler Dozer Hydraulic Controls - Maximum Operating Pressure (Vpat) specifications
Bulldozer - Angle	3126 psi
Bulldozer - Lift	3126 psi
Bulldozer - Tilt	3126 psi
Ripper	2799 psi

Hydraulic Controls - Pump

Caterpillar D6T Crawler Dozer Hydraulic Controls - Pump specifications
Angle Cylinder Flow - Vpat	44.90 gpm (169.95 lpm)
Lift Cylinder Flow	49.90 gpm (188.87 lpm)
Pump Output - Implement	49.90 gpm (188.87 lpm)
Pump Output - Steering	47.30 gpm (179.03 lpm)
Ripper Cylinder Flow	49.90 gpm (188.87 lpm)
Rpm At Rated Engine Speed - Implement	1965 rpm
Rpm At Rated Engine Speed - Steering	2625 rpm
Tilt Cylinder Flow	21.10 gpm (79.86 lpm)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar D6T Crawler Dozer Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity	49.90 gpm (188.87 lpm)
Relief Valve Pressure	2799 psi

Operational

Caterpillar D6T Crawler Dozer Operational 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 V
Operating Weight	44,418.00 lbs (20,147.69 kg)
Powertrain Fluid Capacity	38.50 gal (145.72 l)

Ripper

Caterpillar D6T Crawler Dozer Ripper specifications
Beam Cross Section	216 254 mm 8.5 10 in
Maximum Clearance Raised - Under Tip, Pinned In Bottom Hole	20.10 in (51.05 cm)
Maximum Penetration	19.70 in (50.04 cm)
Maximum Penetration Force	14,557.00 lbs (6,602.95 kg)
Number Of Pockets	3
Overall Beam Width	87.00 in (220.98 cm)
Pry-Out Force	20,137.00 lbs (9,134.00 kg)
Ripper Type	Fixed Parallelogram
Weight - Each Additional Shank	163.00 lbs (73.94 kg)
Weight - With One Shank	3,606.00 lbs (1,635.66 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar D6T Crawler Dozer Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System	20.30 gal (76.84 l)
Engine Crankcase	7.40 gal (28.01 l)
Final Drive - Each	3.60 gal (13.63 l)
Fuel Tank	112.00 gal (423.92 l)
Hydraulic Tank	13.60 gal (51.48 l)
Pivot Shaft Compartment	1.30 gal (4.92 l)
Power Train	38.50 gal (145.72 l)
Roller Frames - Each	6.50 gal (24.60 l)

Standard Blade

Caterpillar D6T Crawler Dozer Standard Blade specifications
Capacity	5.2 cu yd
Cutting Depth	20.00 in (50.80 cm)
Height	45.00 in (114.30 cm)
Width	13.70 ft (4.18 m)

Standards

Caterpillar D6T Crawler Dozer Standards specifications
Brakes	Brakes meet criterion SAE J/ISO 10265 MAR99
Cab	Meets appropriate standards as listed below.
Rops/Fops	ROPS meets criteria SAE J395, SAE 1040 MAY 94, ISO 3471-1994/FOPS meets ISO 3449-1992 Level II

Transmission

Caterpillar D6T Crawler Dozer Transmission specifications
1.5 Forward	2.40 mph (3.86 kph)
1.5 Reverse	3.00 mph (4.83 kph)
2.0 Forward	3.20 mph (5.15 kph)
2.0 Reverse	4.10 mph (6.60 kph)
2.5 Forward	4.10 mph (6.60 kph)
2.5 Reverse	5.30 mph (8.53 kph)
3.0 Forward	5.30 mph (8.53 kph)
3.0 Reverse	6.80 mph (10.94 kph)
3.5 Forward	7.20 mph (11.59 kph)
3.5 Reverse	9.10 mph (14.64 kph)
Max Speed - Forward	7.20 mph (11.59 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	9.10 mph (14.64 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears	3
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Transmission Type	Powershift

Undercarriage

Caterpillar D6T Crawler Dozer Undercarriage specifications
Ground Contact Area	4620 in2
Ground Pressure	9.36 psi
Grouser Height	2.60 in (6.60 cm)
Number Of Shoes Per Side	39
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	6
Standard Shoe Size	22.00 in (55.88 cm)
Track Pitch	8.00 in (20.32 cm)

Weights

Caterpillar D6T Crawler Dozer Weights specifications
Operating Weight - Lgp A	50,869.00 lbs (23,073.82 kg)
Operating Weight - Lgp S	48,588.00 lbs (22,039.17 kg)
Operating Weight - Lgp Vpat	53,178.00 lbs (24,121.17 kg)
Operating Weight - Xl A	44,795.00 lbs (20,318.70 kg)
Operating Weight - Xl Su	45,082.00 lbs (20,448.88 kg)
Operating Weight - Xl Vpat	51,041.00 lbs (23,151.84 kg)
Operating Weight - Xw A	47,576.00 lbs (21,580.14 kg)
Operating Weight - Xw Su	46,961.00 lbs (21,301.18 kg)
Operating Weight - Xw Vpat	52,031.00 lbs (23,600.89 kg)
Shipping Weight	36,974.00 lbs (16,771.15 kg)
Shipping Weight - Lgp A	41,471.00 lbs (18,810.95 kg)
Shipping Weight - Lgp S	41,471.00 lbs (18,810.95 kg)
Shipping Weight - Lgp Vpat	40,783.00 lbs (18,498.88 kg)
Shipping Weight - Std A	35,860.00 lbs (16,265.84 kg)
Shipping Weight - Std Su	42,834.00 lbs (19,429.20 kg)
Shipping Weight - Xl A	37,589.00 lbs (17,050.10 kg)
Shipping Weight - Xl Su	37,589.00 lbs (17,050.10 kg)
Shipping Weight - Xl Vpat	38,865.00 lbs (17,628.89 kg)
Shipping Weight - Xw A	39,174.00 lbs (17,769.05 kg)
Shipping Weight - Xw Su	39,174.00 lbs (17,769.05 kg)
Shipping Weight - Xw Vpat	39,591.00 lbs (17,958.20 kg)

Winch

Caterpillar D6T Crawler Dozer Winch specifications
Drum Capacity - 22 Mm (0.88 In)	290.00 ft (88.39 m)
Drum Capacity - 25 Mm (1.0 In)	220.00 ft (67.06 m)
Drum Capacity - 29 Mm (1.13 In)	220.00 ft (67.06 m)
Drum Diameter	10.00 in (25.40 cm)
Drum Width	13.00 in (33.02 cm)
Ferrule Size (O.D. Length)	54 67 mm 2.10 2.63 in
Flange Diameter	19.80 in (50.29 cm)
Increased Tractor Length - Lgp	15.60 in (39.62 cm)
Increased Tractor Length - Std	20.40 in (51.82 cm)
Increased Tractor Length - Xl/Xw	20.40 in (51.82 cm)
Maximum Bare Drum - Line Pull	89,800.00 lbs (40,732.65 kg)
Oil Capacity	17.80 gal (67.37 l)
Oil Refill Capacity	17.80 gal (67.37 l)
Optional Rope (25mm/1.0 In)	163.00 ft (49.68 m)
Rated Bare Drum Line Pull (1)	70,000.00 lbs (31,751.51 kg)
Rated Bare Drum Line Pull (2)	59,100.00 lbs (26,807.34 kg)
Recommended Rope (22mm/ 0.88in)	180.00 ft (54.86 m)
Weight	2,600.00 lbs (1,179.34 kg)
Winch And Bracket Length	47.60 in (120.90 cm)
Winch Case - Length	47.60 in (120.90 cm)
Winch Case - Width	38.40 in (97.54 cm)
Winch Model (1)	PA56 Optional Gearing
Winch Model (2)	PA56