- 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 typically features a diesel engine, hydrostatic or powershift drivetrain depending on configuration, and a heavy-duty undercarriage for traction on rough terrain. Available with multiple blade and ripper options, the D6T is used in general construction, forestry, and utility work. Its operating weight, blade capacity, and power output vary by model year and specification.
Dimensions
| Drawbar Height (Center of Clevis) from Ground Face of Shoes | 23.00 in (58.42 cm)
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| Length - Track on Ground | 113.10 in (287.27 cm)
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Engine
| Bore | 4.40 in (11.18 cm)
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| Displacement | 537.00 cu in (8,799.87 cu cm)
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| Engine Model | Cat C9 ACERT
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| Flywheel Power | 200.00 hp (149.14 kw)
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| Gross Power | 213.00 hp (158.84 kw)
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| Make | Cat
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| Net Power | 185.00 hp (137.96 kw)
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| Net Power - Caterpillar | 185.00 hp (137.96 kw)
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| Net Power - EU 80/1269 | 185.00 hp (137.96 kw)
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| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 185.00 hp (137.96 kw)
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| Net Power - SAE J1349 | 183.00 hp (136.47 kw)
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| Stroke | 5.90 in (14.99 cm)
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Hydraulic Controls - Pump
| Ripper Cylinder Flow | 49.90 gpm (188.87 lpm)
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| Tilt Cylinder Flow | 21.10 gpm (79.86 lpm)
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Operating Specifications
| Operating Weight | 40,550.00 lbs (18,393.19 kg)
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Ripper
| Beam Cross Section | 216 254 mm 8.5 10 in
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| Maximum Clearance Raised - Under Tip, Pinned in Bottom Hole | 20.10 in (51.05 cm)
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| Maximum Penetration | 19.70 in (50.04 cm)
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| Maximum Penetration Force | 14,557.00 lbs (6,602.95 kg)
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| Number of Pockets | 3
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| Overall Beam Width | 87.00 in (220.98 cm)
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| Pry-Out Force | 20,137.00 lbs (9,134.00 kg)
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| Ripper Type | Fixed Parallelogram
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| Weight - Each Additional Shank | 163.00 lbs (73.94 kg)
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| Weight - With One Shank | 3,606.00 lbs (1,635.66 kg)
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Service Refill Capacities
| Cooling System | 20.30 gal (76.84 l)
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| Engine Crankcase | 7.40 gal (28.01 l)
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| Final Drive - Each | 3.60 gal (13.63 l)
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| Fuel Tank | 112.00 gal (423.92 l)
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| Hydraulic Tank | 13.60 gal (51.48 l)
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| Pivot Shaft Compartment | 1.30 gal (4.92 l)
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| Power Train | 38.50 gal (145.72 l)
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| Roller Frames - Each | 6.50 gal (24.60 l)
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Standards
| Brakes | Brakes meet criterion SAE J/ISO 10265 MAR99
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STD Option
| 24 | 24 volts
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| Capacity | 5.20 cu yd (3.98 cu m)
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| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 18.50 gal (70.02 l)
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| Displacement | 537.00 cu in (8,799.87 cu cm)
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| Engine Model | C9 ACERT
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| Engine Oil Capacity | 7.40 gal (28.01 l)
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| Final Drives Fluid Capacity | 3.60 gal (13.63 l)
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| Fuel Capacity | 112.00 gal (423.92 l)
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| Gross Power | 213.00 hp (158.84 kw)
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| Ground Clearance | 1.30 ft (0.40 m)
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| Ground Contact Area | 4,620.00 cu in (75,708.40 cu cm)
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| Ground Pressure | 8.8 psi
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| Height | 45.00 in (114.30 cm)
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| Height - Top of Cab | 10.50 ft (3.20 m)
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| Hydraulic Fluid Capacity | 13.60 gal (51.48 l)
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| Length of Track on Ground | 8.80 ft (2.68 m)
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| Length w/o Blade | 12.70 ft (3.87 m)
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| Max Speed - Forward | 7.20 mph (11.59 kph)
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| Max Speed - Reverse | 9.10 mph (14.64 kph)
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| Net Power | 185.00 hp (137.96 kw)
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| Number of Cylinders | 6
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| Number of Forward Gears | 3
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| Number of Reverse Gears | 3
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| Number of Shoes per Side | 39
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| Number of Track Rollers per Side | 6
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| Operating Weight | 41,298.00 lbs (18,732.48 kg)
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| Power Measured @ | 1850 rpm
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| Pump Flow Capacity | 49.90 gpm (188.87 lpm)
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| Relief Valve Pressure | 2799 psi
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| Standard Shoe Size | 22.00 in (55.88 cm)
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| Track Pitch | 8.00 in (20.32 cm)
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| Transmission Type | Powershift
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| Width | 13.70 ft (4.18 m)
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| Width Over Tracks | 8.00 ft (2.44 m)
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Transmission
| 2 Forward | 3.20 mph (5.15 kph)
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| 2 Reverse | 4.10 mph (6.60 kph)
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| 3 Forward | 5.30 mph (8.53 kph)
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| 3 Reverse | 6.80 mph (10.94 kph)
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| 3.5 Reverse | 9.10 mph (14.64 kph)
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Undercarriage
| Ground Pressure | 9.4 psi
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| Grouser Height | 2.60 in (6.60 cm)
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Winch
| Drum Capacity - 22 mm (0.88 in) | 290.00 ft (88.39 m)
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| Drum Capacity - 25 mm (1.0 in) | 220.00 ft (67.06 m)
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| Drum Capacity - 29 mm (1.13 in) | 220.00 ft (67.06 m)
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| Drum Diameter | 10.00 in (25.40 cm)
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| Drum Width | 13.00 in (33.02 cm)
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| Ferrule Size (O.D. Length) | 54 67 mm 2.10 2.63 in
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| Flange Diameter | 19.80 in (50.29 cm)
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| Increased Tractor Length - LGP | 15.60 in (39.62 cm)
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| Increased Tractor Length - STD | 20.40 in (51.82 cm)
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| Increased Tractor Length - XL/XW | 20.40 in (51.82 cm)
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| Oil Capacity | 17.80 gal (67.37 l)
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| Weight | 2,600.00 lbs (1,179.34 kg)
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| Winch and Bracket Length | 47.60 in (120.90 cm)
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| Winch Case - Width | 38.40 in (97.54 cm)
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