# 1979 Caterpillar D6D for Sale in Madera, CA **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $32,000.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 64487571 - **Year:** 1979 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** D6D - **Category:** Crawler Dozers - **Location:** Madera, CA ## Description CAT D6D SA,, Direct Drive Trans 6F + 4R,, CAT 3306T Aftercooled,, Hard Nose w/ Straight Dozer,, 24" Tracks w/ Rubber Inserts. ## Machine details ### General Specifications - **ropstype:** Open ## Manufacturer specifications ### Dimensions - **Ground Clearance:** 1.19 ft (0.36 m) - **Ground Clearance:** 1.02 ft (0.31 m) - **Height:** 9.4167 ft (2.87 m) - **Height To Top Of Cab:** 9.52 ft (2.9 m) - **Height To Top Of Cab:** 9.42 ft (2.87 m) - **Length:** 12.25 ft (3.73 m) - **Length:** 15 ft (4.57 m) - **Length Of Track On Ground:** 6.01 ft (1.83 m) - **Length Of Track On Ground:** 7.75 ft (2.36 m) - **Length W/O Blade:** 10.5 ft (3.2 m) - **Length W/O Blade:** 13 ft (3.96 m) - **Weight:** 31400 lbs (14242.82 kg) - **Weight:** 30000 lbs (13607.79 kg) - **Width:** 7.75 ft (2.36 m) - **Width:** 6.4167 ft (1.96 m) - **Width Over Tracks:** 7.85 ft (2.39 m) - **Width Over Tracks:** 6.5 ft (1.98 m) ### Engine - **Aspiration:** turbocharged - **Displacement:** 640.8 cu in (10500.85 cu cm) - **Engine Make:** 2236 - **Engine Model:** 3306 - **Gross Power:** 165 hp (123.04 kw) - **Gross Power:** 139.5 hp (104.03 kw) ### Hydraulic System - **Pump Flow Capacity:** 43.9 gpm (166.16 lpm) - **Relief Valve Pressure:** 2250 psi ### Operational - **Fuel Capacity:** 115 gal (435.28 l) - **Fuel Capacity:** 62.9 gal (238.08 l) - **Hydraulic Fluid Capacity:** 12.1 gal (45.8 l) - **Operating Weight:** 28990.8 lbs (13147.76 kg) - **Operating Weight:** 20359.7 lbs (9233.42 kg) ### Standard Blade - **Blade Angle (Both Directions):** 12 degrees - **Capacity:** 4.3 cu yd - **Cutting Depth:** 18.6 in (47.24 cm) - **Cutting Depth:** 9.1 in (23.11 cm) - **Height:** 44.5 in (113.03 cm) - **Width:** 10.5 ft (3.2 m) ### Transmission - **Max Speed - Forward:** 6.8 mph (10.94 kph) - **Max Speed - Forward:** 5.6 mph (9.01 kph) - **Max Speed - Reverse:** 8.1 mph (13.04 kph) - **Max Speed - Reverse:** 6.3 mph (10.14 kph) - **Number Of Forward Gears:** 3 - **Number Of Forward Gears:** 6 - **Number Of Reverse Gears:** 3 - **Number Of Reverse Gears:** 5 - **Transmission Type:** powershift - **Transmission Type:** direct drive ### Undercarriage - **Ground Contact Area:** 3720.01 in2 - **Ground Contact Area:** 2294.01 in2 - **Ground Pressure:** 9.43 psi - **Number Of Track Rollers Per Side:** 6 - **Number Of Track Rollers Per Side:** 5 - **Standard Shoe Size:** 15.99 in (40.61 cm) - **Standard Shoe Size:** 20.08 in (51 cm) - **Track Gauge:** 4.99 ft (1.52 m) - **Track Gauge:** 6.17 ft (1.88 m) ## About this model The Caterpillar D6D is a crawler dozer designed for earthmoving, grading, and site preparation applications. Part of Caterpillar's D6 series, the D6D uses a tracked undercarriage for traction and stability on soft, uneven, or rough terrain. It is commonly used in construction, land clearing, road building, and material handling. The machine is known for its durable frame, dozer blade capability, and serviceability in demanding work environments. As a crawler dozer, the D6D provides controlled pushing power and low ground pressure compared with wheeled equipment. It remains a recognized model in used heavy equipment and industrial machinery references. ## Photos ![1979 Caterpillar D6D](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=8062762999&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=denExeGzRMT2Qc4x%2f3GGxitMJm6fqL5z) ![1979 Caterpillar D6D photo 2](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=8062763019&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=OkZcAOq0znjVQyrlwG11oya%2bLd4HTFEu) ![1979 Caterpillar D6D photo 3](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=8062763070&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=OkZcAOq0zni1eAtL5KSmHJtrQdO5RJva) ![1979 Caterpillar D6D photo 4](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=8062763081&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=OkZcAOq0znjv4cAmYCXGjWSSwO2EFdqa) ![1979 Caterpillar D6D photo 5](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=8062763088&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=OkZcAOq0zngw19jISRV%2fxoZxGOLcS%2bS7) ![1979 Caterpillar D6D photo 6](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=8062763098&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=OkZcAOq0znjLY2VxqXD1EM%2fPNa9szHwI) ![1979 Caterpillar D6D photo 7](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=8062763121&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=uLNMfaeXzN1Oafq6rfuP1Q1EePZ5Ut4P) ![1979 Caterpillar D6D photo 8](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=8062763131&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=uLNMfaeXzN3MxzcZygFy%2fObnNLZPixlr) ![1979 Caterpillar D6D photo 9](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=8062763165&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=uLNMfaeXzN3HcigQMvZBG%2blVUYtGSIEZ) ![1979 Caterpillar D6D photo 10](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=8062763211&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=3H0%2bQH8mJtj95p4iLg%2bdMu9c8waBKB45) ![1979 Caterpillar D6D photo 11](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=8062763240&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=3H0%2bQH8mJthyTb99z9lp7T65rfgutTCZ) ![1979 Caterpillar D6D photo 12](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=8062763270&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=3H0%2bQH8mJtjvCyQey%2biSmjYQLnldJunW) ![1979 Caterpillar D6D photo 13](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=8062763286&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=3H0%2bQH8mJtilRj%2f8pSnjIJy4%2byiL2kRV) ![1979 Caterpillar D6D photo 14](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=8062763296&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=3H0%2bQH8mJtibR6AtmmLw%2fuyaBhnO8DDE) ![1979 Caterpillar D6D photo 15](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=8062763303&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=n6CzoLWQT6kLvZljV4FFVbLV4zvWrFnX) ![1979 Caterpillar D6D photo 16](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=8062763323&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=n6CzoLWQT6kSdz41%2bpJ3Zkm0lAXUOaSQ) ![1979 Caterpillar D6D photo 17](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=8062763340&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=n6CzoLWQT6nMtFngXztOuwCa3l3ghDp%2f) ![1979 Caterpillar D6D photo 18](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=8062763359&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=n6CzoLWQT6mFKhEQ5Y4nPUd3wige2k%2fq) ![1979 Caterpillar D6D photo 19](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=8062763382&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=n6CzoLWQT6mHwmc5pln5kOAlWSRvdxAl) ![1979 Caterpillar D6D photo 20](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=8062763392&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=n6CzoLWQT6k12%2bYomTfs5224M7LmWzPu) ![1979 Caterpillar D6D photo 21](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=8062763398&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=n6CzoLWQT6lXobINytABt8NtBx2O%2f5Oh) ![1979 Caterpillar D6D photo 22](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=8062763412&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=PY90HBW5f9%2blg9dS%2fv7NBwKTyFZQer%2fK)