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Cat D6 vs John Deere 750

The Cat D6 is the heavier machine, at 22.1 t against 17 t, and the Cat D6 has more power (161 kW against 131 kW).

The Cat D6 is ahead on: more power, bigger bucket or body, more digging or pushing force, more hydraulic flow, faster. The John Deere 750 is ahead on: digs deeper, bigger fuel tank, narrower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat D6 and the John Deere 750 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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    Cat D6

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    John Deere 750

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At a glance

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

FigureCat D6John Deere 750
Operating weight22,130 kg17,041 kg
Net powerHigher is better161 kW+23%131 kW
Digging depthHigher is better0.502 m0.648 m+29%
Blade capacityHigher is better5.7 m³+46%3.9 m³
Maximum drawbar pullHigher is better422 kN+63%259 kN
Pump flowHigher is better204 L/min+57%130 L/min
Fuel tankHigher is better341 L362 L+6%
Travel speed, forward (max)Higher is better10.7 km/h+10%9.7 km/h
Width over tracksLower is better2.54 m2.44 m+4%

All specifications

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Dimensions

Overall length (with blade)5.436 mLength of machine, 6 SU blade straightNot published
Overall length (base machine)4.73 mLength of machine without blade5.359 m
Height (to top of cab)3.188 m3.248 m
Track gauge1.93 m1.88 mXLT; LGP 2134 mm
Width over tracks2.54 m2.44 m
Width over trunnions2.692 mNot published
Blade width3.312 m6 SU blade, across end bits3.296 m
Blade height1.408 m6 SU blade1.444 mXLT straight PAT blade
Track length on ground2.964 m3.093 m
Ground clearance0.361 m0.358 mIn dirt
Shoe width0.61 mMaximum track shoe width0.559 mXLT; LGP 860 mm
Grouser height0.065 mModerate serviceNot published
Ripper (add to machine length)1.179 mNot published
Winch (add to machine length)0.441 mNot published
Overall length with extended drawbarNot published5.602 m
Tread depth (single-bar grouser)Not published0.069 m
Overall width with blade angledNot published3.011 m

Weight

Operating weight22,130 kg17,041 kg
Shipping weight19,178 kg10% fuelNot published
Blade weight (blade and push arms)2,620 kgNot published

Performance

Blade capacity5.7 m³6 SU blade, ISO 9246; 6A angle blade 4.2 m³3.9 m³XLT straight PAT blade, SAE; LGP 4.5 m³
Blade lift height1.18 m0.904 m
Digging depth0.502 m0.648 m
Maximum tilt at blade corner0.564 mNot published
Ground pressure54 kPaISO 1675443.7 kPaXLT; LGP 30.5 kPa
Maximum drawbar pull422 kN1.0 forward259 kN
Maximum blade angleNot published24°
Blade tiltNot published0.432 mXLT

Engine

Engine modelCat C9.3BJohn Deere PowerTech PVS 6068 (6.8 L)
EmissionsBrazil MAR-1 / UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA (equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIA)EPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage V
Net power161 kW (215 hp)At 2,200 rpm, ISO 9249 / SAE J1349131 kW (175 hp)SAE net rated power at 1,700 rpm
Gross power190 kW (255 hp)SAE J1995:2014 (ISO 14396: 187 kW)Not published
Displacement9.3 L6.8 L

Transmission

TransmissionAutomatic, 3 forward / 3 reverse (half-step ranges)Automatic dual-path hydrostatic
Travel speed, forward (max)10.7 km/h3.0 forward9.7 km/hForward and reverse; optional 11.0 km/h
Travel speed, reverse (max)10.7 km/h3.0 reverse9.7 km/hOptional 11.0 km/h

Undercarriage

UndercarriageElevated sprocket, 42 section, 8 bottom rollers (HDXL)Not published
Track rollers (each side)Not published8

Hydraulics

Pump flow204 L/minImplement pump, maximum, 1,750 rpm130 L/minAt unloaded high idle
Max pressure276 barImplement relief 27 600 kPa250 barSystem relief 24 993 kPa

Service capacities

Fuel tank341 L362 L
Cooling system63 L31.4 LWith recovery tank
Engine oil, with filter24.5 LEngine crankcase28 L
Power train oil148 LNot published
Final drives (each)18.2 LNot published
Hydraulic system, with tank77 LHydraulic tank 60 LNot published
Hydraulic tankNot published98 LReservoir with filter

Service intervals

Hydraulic oil6,000 hoursNot published
Coolant12,000 hoursNot published
Hydraulic and hydrostatic oilNot published4,000 hoursExtended from 2,000 h on the previous model

Sources: Cat D6 Track-Type Tractors Technical Specifications AEXQ3981-00 (10-2024), build 20C (Aus-NZ, S Am) · John Deere 750 P-Tier Dozers brochure MD750PAU (US)

Drawn to scale

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

0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m
Cat D6John Deere 750Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat D6 vs John Deere 750: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat D6 or John Deere 750?

By operating weight the Cat D6 is the biggest at 22.1 t, then the John Deere 750 at 17 t.

Which has more power, the Cat D6 or John Deere 750?

The Cat D6: Cat D6 161 kW (215 hp), John Deere 750 131 kW (175 hp) (net power), a 23% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Cat D6 or John Deere 750?

The John Deere 750: Cat D6 0.502 m, John Deere 750 0.648 m (digging depth), a 29% difference.

Which has the bigger bucket, the Cat D6 or John Deere 750?

The Cat D6: Cat D6 5.7 m³, John Deere 750 3.9 m³ (blade capacity), a 46% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Cat D6 or John Deere 750?

The John Deere 750: Cat D6 341 L, John Deere 750 362 L (fuel tank), a 6% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Cat D6 or John Deere 750?

The John Deere 750: Cat D6 2.54 m, John Deere 750 2.44 m (width over tracks), a 4% 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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