# 1979 Caterpillar D6D for Sale in Manhattan, KS **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** Auction pricing - **Listing ID:** 89301011 - **Year:** 1979 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** D6D - **Category:** Pipelayers - **Hours:** 8231 - **Serial number:** 04X5117 - **Location:** Manhattan, KS ## Description 1979 Caterpillar D6D pipelayerHours: 8,231 on meterSerial: 04X5117Unit #: 101-0151EngineCylinders: 6Fuel type: DieselTransmissionPowershift3F - 3ROperators stationSteering: Clutch brakeFeaturesAttachmentsWinchCarco 60PipelayerMidwestern M562CLift capacity: 48,000 lbsBoom: StandardTracksWidth: 24"Grouser pads: SingleBottom rollers: 6 ## About this model Caterpillar D6D pipelayer is a crawler tractor configured for pipe handling and line construction work. Built on the D6D tractor platform, it uses a reinforced undercarriage, sideboom or pipelayer attachment, counterweighting, and lifting gear to position pipe sections along right-of-way projects. The machine is used in pipeline installation, utility construction, and related earthmoving tasks where controlled lifting and placement are required. Caterpillar D6D pipelayers were commonly equipped with diesel power, mechanical or powershift drivetrains, and operator controls suited to low-speed, high-torque field operation. The model is associated with durable service in demanding construction and energy infrastructure applications. ## Photos ![1979 Caterpillar D6D](https://d323w7klwy72q3.cloudfront.net/i/a/2026/20261111watkins/FN3636.JPG) ![1979 Caterpillar D6D photo 2](https://d323w7klwy72q3.cloudfront.net/i/a/2026/20261111watkins/FN3636A.JPG) ![1979 Caterpillar D6D photo 3](https://d323w7klwy72q3.cloudfront.net/i/a/2026/20261111watkins/FN3636B.JPG) ![1979 Caterpillar D6D photo 4](https://d323w7klwy72q3.cloudfront.net/i/a/2026/20261111watkins/FN3636C.JPG) ![1979 Caterpillar D6D photo 5](https://d323w7klwy72q3.cloudfront.net/i/a/2026/20261111watkins/FN3636D.JPG) ![1979 Caterpillar D6D photo 6](https://d323w7klwy72q3.cloudfront.net/i/a/2026/20261111watkins/FN3636E.JPG) ![1979 Caterpillar D6D photo 7](https://d323w7klwy72q3.cloudfront.net/i/a/2026/20261111watkins/FN3636F.JPG) ![1979 Caterpillar D6D photo 8](https://d323w7klwy72q3.cloudfront.net/i/a/2026/20261111watkins/FN3636G.JPG) ![1979 Caterpillar D6D 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