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Cat D10 vs Cat D6

The Cat D10 is the heavier machine, at 70.3 t against 22.1 t, and the Cat D10 has more power (450 kW against 161 kW).

The Cat D10 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 D10 and the Cat D6 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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    Cat D10

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    Cat D6

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At a glance

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

FigureCat D10Cat D6
Operating weight70,256 kg22,130 kg
Net powerHigher is better450 kW+180%161 kW
Digging depthHigher is better0.641 m+28%0.502 m
Blade capacityHigher is better18.5 m³+225%5.7 m³
Pump flowHigher is better424 L/min+108%204 L/min
Fuel tankHigher is better1,269 L+272%341 L
Travel speed, forward (max)Higher is better12.5 km/h+17%10.7 km/h
Width over tracksLower is better3.311 m2.54 m+23%

All specifications

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

Dimensions

Overall length (with blade)7.416 mLength with 10SU blade, no rear attachment5.436 mLength of machine, 6 SU blade straight
Overall length (blade and ripper)9.158 mSU blade and single-shank ripperNot published
Overall length (base machine)5.324 mOverall length, basic dozer4.73 mLength of machine without blade
Length with single-shank ripper7.081 mNo bladeNot published
Length with U-blade7.75 mNot published
Length with multi-shank ripper7.241 mNot published
Height (to top of cab)4.134 mFOPS cab, incl. grouser3.188 m
Height (to top of ROPS/canopy)4.406 mNot published
Height (to top of stack)4.356 mNot published
Track gauge2.55 m1.93 m
Width over tracks3.311 mWidth without trunnions, 610 mm ES shoes2.54 m
Width over trunnions3.759 m2.692 m
Blade width4.94 m10SU ABR blade, over end bits; 10U 5260 mm3.312 m6 SU blade, across end bits
Blade height2.12 m10SU / 10U ABR1.408 m6 SU blade
Track length on ground3.88 m2.964 m
Ground clearance0.725 m0.361 m
Shoe width0.61 mExtreme service; 710/786 mm optional0.61 mMaximum track shoe width
Grouser height0.093 m0.065 mModerate service
Ripper (add to machine length)Not published1.179 m
Winch (add to machine length)Not published0.441 m

Weight

Operating weight70,256 kg22,130 kg
Shipping weight50,684 kg10% fuel, FOPS cab, 610 mm ES shoes19,178 kg10% fuel
Blade weight (10SU, with cylinders and push arms)9,421 kgNot published
Blade weight (blade and push arms)Not published2,620 kg

Performance

Blade capacity18.5 m³10SU ABR, SAE J1265; 10U ABR 22.0 m³5.7 m³6 SU blade, ISO 9246; 6A angle blade 4.2 m³
Digging depth0.641 mNominal blade pitch (640.87 mm)0.502 m
Blade lift height1.523 mNominal blade pitch1.18 m
Maximum tilt1.43 m10SU, each sideNot published
Ripper maximum penetration1.504 mSingle shank, standard tipNot published
Ripper maximum penetration force219 kNSingle shank, standardNot published
Ripper pryout force512 kNSingle shank, standardNot published
Maximum tilt at blade cornerNot published0.564 m
Ground pressureNot published54 kPaISO 16754
Maximum drawbar pullNot published422 kN1.0 forward

Engine

Engine modelCat C27Cat C9.3B
EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 2 equivalent (Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V also offered)Brazil MAR-1 / UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA (equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIA)
Net power450 kW (603 hp)161 kW (215 hp)At 2,200 rpm, ISO 9249 / SAE J1349
Gross power471 kW (631 hp)Forward, SAE J1995; reverse 571 kW190 kW (255 hp)SAE J1995:2014 (ISO 14396: 187 kW)
Displacement27 L9.3 L

Transmission

TransmissionPlanetary powershift, 3 forward / 3 reverseAutomatic, 3 forward / 3 reverse (half-step ranges)
Travel speed, forward (max)12.5 km/h3.0 forward10.7 km/h3.0 forward
Travel speed, reverse (max)15.7 km/h3.0 reverse10.7 km/h3.0 reverse

Undercarriage

UndercarriageElevated sprocket, suspension type, 44 shoes and 8 track rollers per sideElevated sprocket, 42 section, 8 bottom rollers (HDXL)

Hydraulics

Pump flow424 L/minImplement pump, 2,010 rpm204 L/minImplement pump, maximum, 1,750 rpm
Max pressure280 barLift cylinder relief valve 28 000 kPa276 barImplement relief 27 600 kPa

Service capacities

Fuel tank1,269 LTotal; usable 1224 L341 L
Cooling system175 LRefill, Tier 4 Final engine63 L
Engine oil, with filter103 LEngine crankcase sump24.5 LEngine crankcase
Power train308 LTotal volumeNot published
Final drives (each)23 L18.2 L
Hydraulic tank160 LHydraulic system, tank onlyNot published
Power train oilNot published148 L
Hydraulic system, with tankNot published77 LHydraulic tank 60 L

Service intervals

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

Sources: Cat D10 Dozer Technical Specifications AEXQ3209-03 (09-2026), build 07A (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 m
Cat D10Cat D6Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat D10 vs Cat D6: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat D10 or Cat D6?

By operating weight the Cat D10 is the biggest at 70.3 t, then the Cat D6 at 22.1 t.

Which has more power, the Cat D10 or Cat D6?

The Cat D10: Cat D10 450 kW (603 hp), Cat D6 161 kW (215 hp) (net power), a 180% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Cat D10 or Cat D6?

The Cat D10: Cat D10 0.641 m, Cat D6 0.502 m (digging depth), a 28% difference.

Which has the bigger bucket, the Cat D10 or Cat D6?

The Cat D10: Cat D10 18.5 m³, Cat D6 5.7 m³ (blade capacity), a 225% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Cat D10 or Cat D6?

The Cat D10: Cat D10 1,269 L, Cat D6 341 L (fuel tank), a 272% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Cat D10 or Cat D6?

The Cat D6: Cat D10 3.311 m, Cat D6 2.54 m (width over tracks), a 23% 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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