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Cat D11 vs Cat D6

The Cat D11 is the heavier machine, at 106.6 t against 22.1 t, and the Cat D11 has more power (634 kW against 161 kW).

The Cat D11 is ahead on: more power, digs deeper, bigger bucket or body, more hydraulic flow, bigger fuel tank, faster. The Cat D6 is ahead on: narrower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat D11 and the Cat D6 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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    Cat D11

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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

FigureCat D11Cat D6
Operating weight106,614 kg22,130 kg
Net powerHigher is better634 kW+294%161 kW
Digging depthHigher is better0.66 m+31%0.502 m
Blade capacityHigher is better27.2 m³+377%5.7 m³
Pump flowHigher is better670 L/min+228%204 L/min
Fuel tankHigher is better1,763 L+417%341 L
Travel speed, forward (max)Higher is better12.2 km/h+14%10.7 km/h
Width over tracksLower is better3.782 m2.54 m+33%

All specifications

Every figure the makers publish. Search for one, or show only those that differ.

Dimensions

Overall length (with blade)8.579 m5.436 mLength of machine, 6 SU blade straight
Overall length (blade and ripper)10.525 mSU blade and single-shank ripperNot published
Overall length (base machine)6.16 mBasic tractor (with drawbar, 11: same)4.73 mLength of machine without blade
Length with single-shank ripper8.107 mNot published
Height (to top of cab)4.405 mFOPS cab, incl. grouser3.188 m
Height (to top of ROPS/canopy)4.723 mIncl. grouserNot published
Height (to top of stack)4.549 mIncl. grouserNot published
Track gauge2.896 m1.93 m
Width over tracks3.782 mWidth without trunnions, standard shoe2.54 m
Width over trunnions4.379 m2.692 m
Blade width5.584 m11SU ABR, over end bits; 11U ABR 6340 mm3.312 m6 SU blade, across end bits
Blade height2.866 m11SU ABR; 11U ABR 2875 mm1.408 m6 SU blade
Track length on ground4.444 m2.964 m
Ground clearance0.798 m0.361 m
Drawbar height0.942 mCentre of clevisNot published
Shoe width0.71 mExtreme service; 810/915 mm optional0.61 mMaximum track shoe width
Grouser height0.101 mExtreme service0.065 mModerate service
Ripper (add to machine length)Not published1.179 m
Winch (add to machine length)Not published0.441 m

Weight

Operating weight106,614 kg22,130 kg
Shipping weight61,124 kg19,178 kg10% fuel
Blade weight (11SU, with push arms and cylinders)17,126 kgNot published
Blade weight (blade and push arms)Not published2,620 kg

Performance

Blade capacity27.2 m³5.7 m³6 SU blade, ISO 9246; 6A angle blade 4.2 m³
Digging depth0.66 m11SU, nominal pitch0.502 m
Blade lift height1.669 m11SU, nominal pitch1.18 m
Maximum tilt1.7 m11SU, left handNot published
Ripper maximum penetration1.612 mSingle shank, standard tipNot published
Ripper maximum penetration force294 kNSingle shank, shank vertical (294/303 kN)Not published
Ripper pryout force654 kNSingle shankNot published
Maximum tilt at blade cornerNot published0.564 m
Ground pressureNot published54 kPaISO 16754
Maximum drawbar pullNot published422 kN1.0 forward

Engine

Engine modelCat C32BCat C9.3B
EmissionsEquivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2 (China NR III certified); Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V also offeredBrazil MAR-1 / UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA (equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIA)
Net power634 kW (850 hp)161 kW (215 hp)At 2,200 rpm, ISO 9249 / SAE J1349
Gross power670 kW (899 hp)Forward, SAE J1995; reverse 757 kW190 kW (255 hp)SAE J1995:2014 (ISO 14396: 187 kW)
Displacement32.1 L9.3 L

Transmission

TransmissionPlanetary powershift, 3 forward / 3 reverse (D11 XE: dual-path electric drive)Automatic, 3 forward / 3 reverse (half-step ranges)
Travel speed, forward (max)12.2 km/h3.0 forward10.7 km/h3.0 forward
Travel speed, reverse (max)14.7 km/h3.0 reverse10.7 km/h3.0 reverse

Undercarriage

UndercarriageElevated sprocket, 41 shoes and 8 track rollers per sideElevated sprocket, 42 section, 8 bottom rollers (HDXL)

Hydraulics

Pump flow670 L/minCombined implement output at 1,800 rpm204 L/minImplement pump, maximum, 1,750 rpm
Max pressure310 bar276 barImplement relief 27 600 kPa

Service capacities

Fuel tank1,763 LUsable volume341 L
Cooling system177 L63 L
Engine oil, with filter133 LEngine crankcase sump refill24.5 LEngine crankcase
Power train454 LTotal volumeNot published
Final drives (each)40 L18.2 L
Hydraulic system, with tank245 LTank and chassis; tank only 160 L77 LHydraulic tank 60 L
Power train oilNot published148 L

Service intervals

Hydraulic oil6,000 hours6,000 hours
Coolant12,000 hours12,000 hours

Sources: Cat D11/D11 XE Dozers Technical Specifications AEXQ4647-01 (09-2026), build 07B (Global) · Cat D6 Track-Type Tractors Technical Specifications AEXQ3981-00 (10-2024), build 20C (Aus-NZ, S Am)

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m7 m8 m9 m10 m
Cat D11Cat D6Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat D11 vs Cat D6: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat D11 or Cat D6?

By operating weight the Cat D11 is the biggest at 106.6 t, then the Cat D6 at 22.1 t.

Which has more power, the Cat D11 or Cat D6?

The Cat D11: Cat D11 634 kW (850 hp), Cat D6 161 kW (215 hp) (net power), a 294% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Cat D11 or Cat D6?

The Cat D11: Cat D11 0.66 m, Cat D6 0.502 m (digging depth), a 31% difference.

Which has the bigger bucket, the Cat D11 or Cat D6?

The Cat D11: Cat D11 27.2 m³, Cat D6 5.7 m³ (blade capacity), a 377% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Cat D11 or Cat D6?

The Cat D11: Cat D11 1,763 L, Cat D6 341 L (fuel tank), a 417% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Cat D11 or Cat D6?

The Cat D6: Cat D11 3.782 m, Cat D6 2.54 m (width over tracks), a 33% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

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