Caterpillar D6

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Caterpillar D6 is a powerful tractor built for tough jobs. It has a big 7.7-liter diesel engine with 6 cylinders. This engine is cooled by an oil bath system and starts up with a special 2-cylinder pony engine. The D6 can move forward in 5 different speeds and backward in 4 speeds using its gear transmission.

This tractor is quite large, measuring 149.2 inches long, 80.5 inches wide, and 75.25 inches tall. It's also very heavy, weighing 16,695 pounds. The D6 has manual clutch steering, which gives the driver good control. It can hold 49 quarts of coolant to keep the engine running smoothly. Caterpillar, a well-known maker of heavy machinery, designed this tractor to be strong and reliable for farmers and construction workers.

Key Specifications

Transmission: Gear

Operating Weight: 16695 lb (7573 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Caterpillar D6 vs. Similar Tractors

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Caterpillar D6 is Above Average. It is greater than 88% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Caterpillar D6 is Excellent. It is greater than 90% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Caterpillar D6 is Poor. It is greater than 7% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

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