Cat D11 XE vs Cat D6

The Cat D11 XE is the heavier machine, at 108.3 t against 22.1 t, and the Cat D11 XE has more power (742 kW against 161 kW).

The Cat D11 XE is ahead on: more power, more hydraulic flow, bigger fuel tank.

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

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At a glance

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

Figure	Cat D11 XE	Cat D6
Operating weight	108,314 kg	22,130 kg
Net powerHigher is better	742 kW+361%	161 kW
Pump flowHigher is better	670 L/min+228%	204 L/min
Fuel tankHigher is better	1,763 L+417%	341 L

All specifications

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Differences only(87)

FigureCat D11 XE Cat D6

Dimensions

Overall length (base machine)6.16 mBasic tractor, also with drawbar4.73 mLength of machine without blade

Overall length (with blade)8.579 mWith SU blade5.436 mLength of machine, 6 SU blade straight

Overall length (with U blade)8.641 mNot published

Overall length (with single-shank ripper)8.107 mNot published

Overall length (with multi-shank ripper)8.427 mNot published

Height (to top of cab)4.405 mFOPS cab; includes grouser height3.188 m

Height (to top of stack)4.549 mIncludes grouser heightNot published

Height (to top of canopy)4.723 mROPS/canopy; includes grouser heightNot published

Width over trunnions4.379 m2.692 m

Width without trunnions3.782 mStandard shoeNot published

Track gauge2.896 m1.93 m

Track length on ground4.444 m2.964 m

Shoe width0.71 mStandard; Carrydozer shoe 915 mm0.61 mMaximum track shoe width

Ground clearance0.798 m0.361 m

Drawbar height (centre of clevis)0.942 mNot published

Grouser height0.101 m0.065 mModerate service

Track pitch0.318 mNot published

Width over tracksNot published2.54 m

Blade widthNot published3.312 m6 SU blade, across end bits

Blade heightNot published1.408 m6 SU blade

Ripper (add to machine length)Not published1.179 m

Winch (add to machine length)Not published0.441 m

Weight

Operating weight108,314 kg22,130 kg

Operating weight (Carrydozer)117,007 kgNot published

Shipping weightNot published19,178 kg10% fuel

Blade weight (blade and push arms)Not published2,620 kg

Engine

Engine modelCat C32BCat C9.3B

EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V (Tier 2-equivalent rating also offered)Brazil MAR-1 / UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA (equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIA)

Displacement32.1 L9.3 L

Net power742 kW (861 hp)161 kW (215 hp)At 2,200 rpm, ISO 9249 / SAE J1349

Net power (reverse)713 kW (956 hp)Not published

Fuel tank1,763 LUsable volume341 L

Gross powerNot published190 kW (255 hp)SAE J1995:2014 (ISO 14396: 187 kW)

Transmission

TransmissionElectric drive (generator and two electric motors); 3 forward / 3 reverse speed rangesAutomatic, 3 forward / 3 reverse (half-step ranges)

Travel speed, forward 14 km/hNot published

Travel speed, forward 27.1 km/hNot published

Travel speed, forward 3 (max)11.3 km/hNot published

Travel speed, reverse 14.9 km/hNot published

Travel speed, reverse 28.7 km/hNot published

Travel speed, reverse 3 (max)11.3 km/hNot published

Travel speed, forward (max)Not published10.7 km/h3.0 forward

Travel speed, reverse (max)Not published10.7 km/h3.0 reverse

Blades

SU blade capacity27.2 m³Semi-universalNot published

SU blade width5.584 mNot published

U blade capacity34.4 m³Not published

U blade width6.34 mNot published

Reclamation universal blade capacity42 m³SAE J1265Not published

Reclamation universal blade width6.395 mNot published

Carrydozer blade capacity43.6 m³SAE J1265Not published

Carrydozer blade width6.704 mNot published

Ripper

Single-shank ripper max penetration depth1.612 mNot published

Single-shank ripper max penetration force303 kNNot published

Single-shank ripper pryout force654 kNNot published

Deep-ripping single-shank max penetration depth2.172 mNot published

Deep-ripping single-shank max penetration force304 kNNot published

Deep-ripping single-shank pryout force651 kNNot published

Multi-shank ripper beam width3.33 mAdjustable parallelogramNot published

Multi-shank ripper max penetration depth1.1 mNot published

Multi-shank ripper max penetration force307 kNNot published

Multi-shank ripper pryout force644 kNWith one toothNot published

Hydraulics

Pump flow670 L/min204 L/minImplement pump, maximum, 1,750 rpm

Max pressureNot published276 barImplement relief 27 600 kPa

Undercarriage

Ground contact area6.3 m² (8.1 m² with 915 mm Carrydozer shoes)Not published

Shoes per side41Not published

Track rollers per side8Not published

Carrier rollers1 per side (optional)Not published

UndercarriageNot publishedElevated sprocket, 42 section, 8 bottom rollers (HDXL)

Service capacities

Cooling system192 L63 L

Engine oil, with filter133 L24.5 LEngine crankcase

Power train494 LNot published

Power train, refill volume415 LNot published

Final drive (each)40 LNot published

Roller frames, each94 LNot published

Hydraulic tank160 LNot published

Hydraulic system, with tank245 LTank and chassis77 LHydraulic tank 60 L

Hydraulic system with blade and ripper445 LStandardNot published

Hydraulic system with blade and ripper (Carrydozer)540 LNot published

Power train oilNot published148 L

Final drives (each)Not published18.2 L

Performance

Blade capacityNot published5.7 m³6 SU blade, ISO 9246; 6A angle blade 4.2 m³

Blade lift heightNot published1.18 m

Digging depthNot published0.502 m

Maximum tilt at blade cornerNot published0.564 m

Ground pressureNot published54 kPaISO 16754

Maximum drawbar pullNot published422 kN1.0 forward

Service intervals

Hydraulic oilNot published6,000 hours

CoolantNot published12,000 hours

Sources: Cat D11 XE technical specifications (Cat's own spec data as published on the NMC Cat dealer product page, 2026) · 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.

Cat D11 XECat D6Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat D11 XE vs Cat D6: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat D11 XE or Cat D6?

By operating weight the Cat D11 XE is the biggest at 108.3 t, then the Cat D6 at 22.1 t.

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

The Cat D11 XE: Cat D11 XE 742 kW (861 hp), Cat D6 161 kW (215 hp) (net power), a 361% difference.

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

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

Can I rent or buy these machines in the UAE?

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