Caterpillar D6

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Caterpillar D6 model is a sturdy and powerful tractor equipped with a unique manual clutch steering typ, es well as a gear type transmission system that includes 5 forward and 4 reverse gears. The engine was produced by Caterpillar itself and comes in two models, one with a 7.7L 6-cylinder diesel engine and the other one with an 8.6L 6-cyl diesel engine. Both engine variants feature an oil bath air cleaner, with a coolant capacity of 49 qts and engine displacement of 468 ci and 525 ci respectively. The tractor has an overall length of 149.2 inches, a width of 80.5 inches (60" gauge) / 16 inches, and a height of 75.25 inches. Its operating weight ranges from 16695 to 17330 pounds. It also features a 2-cylinder pony engine starter type.

Key Specifications

Transmission: Gear

Operating Weight: 16695 - 17330

Fuel Type: Diesel

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: Caterpillar
Model: 7.7L 6-cyl diesel / 8.6L 6-cyl diesel
Cooling Type: Oil bath
Cylinder Orientation: -
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: -
Cylinders: 6
Displacement (ci): 468 / 525
Bore (in): 4.25 / 4.50
Stroke (in): 5.5
Rated RPM: 1800 / 1600
Power Output (hp): -

Transmission

Type: Gear
Forward Gears: 5
Reverse Gears: 4
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 149.2
Width (in): 80.5 / 16
Height (in): 75.25
Operating Weight (lb): 16695 - 17330

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: -
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: -
Drive Type: -
Steering Type: Manual Clutch
Coolant Capacity (qts): 49
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: -
Manufacture - End Year: -
Hitch Type: -
Hitch Category: -
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: -
Starter Type: 2-cylinder pony engine
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: -