Cat D6 specs
- blade capacity
- 5.7 m³
- net power
- 161 kW (215 hp)
- operating weight
- 22,130 kg
- blade width
- 3.312 m
Cat D6 dimensions
| Letter | Dimension | Metric and imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Overall length (with blade) | 5.436 m17.83 ft |
| 6 | Overall length (base machine) | 4.73 m15'6" |
| 5 | Height (to top of cab) | 3.188 m10'6" |
| 1 | Track gauge | 1.93 m6'4" |
| 3 | Width over tracks | 2.54 m8'4" |
| 7 | Blade width | 3.312 m10.87 ft |
| 8 | Blade height | 1.408 m4.62 ft |
| 4 | Track length on ground | 2.964 m9'8" |
| 2 | Shoe width | 0.61 m24 in |
Cat D6 specifications
Current-generation Cat D6 (C9.3B, automatic, build 20C) in the Tier 3-equivalent (Brazil MAR-1 / Stage IIIA) build; Cat lists no current D6 for Africa-Middle East, so the nearest Tier 3 sheet (Aus-NZ / S Am, AEXQ3981-00) is used. Standard tractor, HDXL undercarriage, 6 SU blade.
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Dimensions
- Width over trunnions
- 2.692 m
- Ground clearance
- 0.361 m
- Grouser height
- 0.065 mModerate service
- Ripper (add to machine length)
- 1.179 m
- Winch (add to machine length)
- 0.441 m
Weight
- Operating weight
- 22,130 kg
- Shipping weight
- 19,178 kg10% fuel
- Blade weight (blade and push arms)
- 2,620 kg
Performance
- Blade capacity
- 5.7 m³6 SU blade, ISO 9246; 6A angle blade 4.2 m³
- Blade lift height
- 1.18 m
- Digging depth
- 0.502 m
- Maximum tilt at blade corner
- 0.564 m
- Ground pressure
- 54 kPaISO 16754
- Maximum drawbar pull
- 422 kN1.0 forward
Engine
- Engine model
- Cat C9.3B
- Emissions
- Brazil MAR-1 / UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA (equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIA)
- Net power
- 161 kW (215 hp)At 2,200 rpm, ISO 9249 / SAE J1349
- Gross power
- 190 kW (255 hp)SAE J1995:2014 (ISO 14396: 187 kW)
- Displacement
- 9.3 L
Transmission
- Transmission
- Automatic, 3 forward / 3 reverse (half-step ranges)
- Travel speed, forward (max)
- 10.7 km/h3.0 forward
- Travel speed, reverse (max)
- 10.7 km/h3.0 reverse
Undercarriage
- Undercarriage
- Elevated sprocket, 42 section, 8 bottom rollers (HDXL)
Hydraulics
- Pump flow
- 204 L/minImplement pump, maximum, 1,750 rpm
- Max pressure
- 276 barImplement relief 27 600 kPa
Source: Cat D6 Track-Type Tractors Technical Specifications AEXQ3981-00 (10-2024), build 20C (Aus-NZ, S Am)
Cat D6 service
What each system holds and when Cat says to change it, with genuine filters and oils. The oil grade for your build is in its operator's manual.
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- Engine oil, with filter
- 24.5 L
Fluid: Cat DEO-ULS or Cat DEO SAE 15W-40 (-10 to 50 °C) (Cat Machine Fluids Recommendations SEBU6250-30)
The C9.3B pushes a 6 SU blade near full load all shift; overdue oil shows up as bearing and liner wear.
Confirm fluid grades in your machine's operator's manual: they vary by build year and climate.
Service capacities
- Fuel tank
- 341 L90 gal
- Cooling system
- 63 L16.6 gal
- Engine oil, with filter
- 24.5 L6.5 gal
- Power train oil
- 148 L39.1 gal
- Final drives (each)
- 18.2 L4.8 gal
- Hydraulic system, with tank
- 77 L20.3 gal
Service intervals
- Hydraulic oil
- 6,000 hours
- Coolant
- 12,000 hours
Compare the Cat D6
The machines nearest in size, each drawn beside this one at the same scale.
Moving a Cat D6
A first look from the sheet. Your haulier or forwarder confirms the load.
- Length
- 5.44m
- Width
- 2.54m
- Height
- 3.19m
- Weight
- 22.1t
- RoadA 3 or 4-axle lowbed
- SeaA 20 ft flat rack, out of gauge (over-width, over-height): expect a surcharge
Cat D6 prices and listings in the UAE
Asking prices on EquipmentsFinder, in AED, refreshed daily.
Typical hire, per daymedian of 4
AED 1,350 /day
No priced Cat D6 for hire yet: this is all dozers
About the Cat D6
The Cat D6 is a 22.1-tonne dozer with a Cat C9.3B engine rated at 161 kW (215 hp).
Its fuel tank holds 341 L.
A crawler dozer: a tracked tractor with a blade at the front, built to push, spread and level large volumes of earth.
Typical jobs: bulk earthmoving and pushing, spreading and levelling fill, road and pad building, ripping hard ground.
Cat D6 questions
How much does a Cat D6 weigh?
22,130 kg (48,788 lb) in working order, with fuel, operator and standard attachment.
What engine and horsepower does the Cat D6 have?
A Cat C9.3B engine rated at 161 kW (215 hp) net.
What blade does the Cat D6 have?
5.7 m³ (7.5 yd³) with the standard blade.
What are the Cat D6's dimensions?
5.44 m long, 2.54 m wide and 3.19 m high, from Cat's dimension drawing.
How do you transport a Cat D6?
Road: a 3 or 4-axle lowbed. Sea: a 20 ft flat rack, out of gauge (over-width, over-height): expect a surcharge.
What is the Cat D6's fuel tank capacity?
341 L (90 gal).
How much oil does a Cat D6 take?
Engine oil: 24.5 L (6.5 gal). Hydraulic oil: 77 L (20.3 gal).
What are the Cat D6's main competitors?
The machines nearest it in size are the Cat D5, the John Deere 750, the Cat D4. Each has a side-by-side comparison on EquipmentsFinder.
Is the Cat D6 sold in the UAE?
Not new through a Gulf dealer: it is sold in the USA and other markets worldwide. Used and imported machines do come up on EquipmentsFinder.
What is a Cat D6 used for?
A crawler dozer: a tracked tractor with a blade at the front, built to push, spread and level large volumes of earth. Typical jobs: bulk earthmoving and pushing, spreading and levelling fill, road and pad building, ripping hard ground.
Need a Cat D6 on site?
Post the job - where, when and for how long. Suppliers with a machine contact you directly. Free to post.
