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D6

Move material at a lower cost with a fully automatic transmission, outstanding fuel efficiency and reduced service/maintenance costs. The broadest range of technology features in the industry work together seamlessly to help you make the most of your equipment investment.The Cat® D6 dozer helps you move material at a lower cost with a fully automatic transmission, outstanding fuel efficiency and reduced service/maintenance costs. The broadest range of technology features in the industry work together seamlessly to help you make the most of your equipment investment. The D6 is legendary versatility you have come to trust, with added performance and efficiency to help you take your business to the next level.

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  • Standard Equipment
  • Optional Equipment
  • Specs

Standard Equipment

  • NOTE
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • Power Train
    • Fully-automatic 4-speed transmission
    • Cat C9.3B diesel engine
    • Double reduction planetary final drives
    • Hydraulic reversing fan
  • Operator Environment
    • Fully redesigned cab, sound suppressed, with Integrated Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS)
    • Full-color 10-inch (254 mm) liquid crystal touch screen display
    • Integrated rearview camera
    • Adjustable operator controls/armrests
    • Cab mounted modular Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning (HVAC) system
    • Added storage areas
    • Electrohydraulic implement and steering controls
    • Cloth seat
    • Lights - 6 LED
  • Cat Technology
    • Slope Indicate
    • Product Link, Cellular
    • Remote Control Ready
    • Remote Flash/Remote Troubleshoot
    • Operator ID
    • Machine Security - Passcode
  • Undercarriage
    • Redesigned track roller frame
  • Service and Maintenance
    • Rear access ladder
    • Shovel holder
    • Ground level service center
    • 30-minute cab removal
    • Fire extinguisher mounting provision
    • Ecology drains
    • Underhood work light
  • Hydraulics
    • Independent steering and implement pumps
    • Load sensing hydraulics
  • Attachments
    • Ripper-ready rear hydraulics

Optional Equipment

  • NOTE
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • Operator Environment
    • Deluxe leather heated/ventilated seat
    • Powered precleaner
    • Premium lights - 12 LED
    • Integrated warning lights
    • Communication radio ready
  • Cat Technology
    • ARO with Assist: includes Slope Assist, Traction Control, Stable Blade, Blade Load Monitor, AutoCarry, Third Party Grade Control Ready
    • Cat Grade with 3D: includes full-color 10-inch (254 mm) touchscreen grade display
    • Product Link Dual Cellular/Satellite
    • Grade Connectivity
    • Machine Security - Bluetooth
    • Cat Command for Dozing
  • Blades
    • Semi-Universal
    • Variable Pitch Angle Tilt (VPAT)
    • Straight blade
    • Angle blade
    • Foldable VPAT - under 3 m (9.9 ft) transport width (Not available in all regions)
    • Waste/Landfill
  • Undercarriage
    • Heavy Duty (HDXL with DuraLink) or Cat Abrasion
    • 10-Roller Fine Grading undercarriage
    • Moderate Service or Extreme Service track shoes
  • Service and Maintenance
    • Fast fuel fill
    • Refilling fuel pump (EU only)
    • High speed oil change
    • Rear implement work light
  • Attachments
    • High lift ripper with straight or curved shanks
    • Winch
    • Counterweights
    • Ripper and winch-ready rear hydraulics
    • Side and/or rear screens
    • Sweeps
    • Drawbar
    • Forestry and Waste Special Arrangements

Specs

Overview

Long Name:
D6 Dozer
Name:
D6
Brand:
Caterpillar
Status:
Current

Engine

Engine Model:
Cat C9.3B
Power - Net:
215 HP / 161 kW

Dimensions – LGP VPAT (30-in)

Operating Weight:
50733 lb / 23012 kg

Engine

Emissions:
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Tier 4 Final

Transmission

Power Train:
Fully Automatic 4-Speed Powershift

Engine

Net Power - Rated - ISO 9249/SAE J1349:
215 HP / 159 kW
Net Power - Rated - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 (DIN):
219 mhp / 219 mhp
Build Number:
20B
Note (1):
Rated horsepower at 2,200 rpm. Net power advertised is the power available at the engine flywheel when the engine is equipped with a fan, air cleaner, clean emissions module and alternator. Net power is tested per ISO 9249:2007 and SAE J1349:2011.
Note (2):
All non-road Tier 4 Interim and Final, Stage IIIB, IV and V and Korea Tier 4 Final diesel engines are required to use only ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuels containing 15 ppm (mg/kg) sulfur or less. Biodiesel blends up to B20 (20% blend by volume) are acceptable when blended with 15 ppm (mg/kg) sulfur or less ULSD. B20 should meet ASTM D7467 specification (biodiesel blend stock should meet Cat biodiesel spec, ASTM D6751 or EN 14214). Cat DEO-ULS or oils that meet the Cat ECF-3, API CJ-4, and ACEA E9 specification are required. Consult your OMM for further machine specific fuel recommendations.
Note (3):
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) used in Cat Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241.
Note (4):
Basic machine specs provided below. For complete specifications and dimensions by configuration, blade and track shoe offerings and more, please visit the product download section to view the full D6/D6 XE Technical Specifications.

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank:
90 gal (US) / 341 l
DEF Tank:
7.4 gal (US) / 28 l

D6 Push Arm

Operating Weight:
48788 lb / 22130 kg
Ground Pressure:
7.9 psi / 54 kPa
Width of Standard Shoe:
24 in / 610 mm
Blade:
Semi-Universal (SU)
Blade Capacity:
7.5 yd³ / 5.7 m³

D6 LGP (30-in) Push Arm

Operating Weight:
50420 lb / 22870 kg
Ground Pressure:
6.5 psi / 45 kPa
Width of Standard Shoe:
30 in / 760 mm
Blade:
Semi-Universal (SU)
Blade Capacity:
7.6 yd³ / 5.8 m³

D6 LGP (36-in) Push Arm

Operating Weight:
52715 lb / 23911 kg
Ground Pressure:
5.2 psi / 36 kPa
Width of Standard Shoe:
36 in / 915 mm
Blade:
Straight
Blade Capacity:
5 yd³ / 3.8 m³

D6 VPAT

Operating Weight:
49108 lb / 22275 kg
Ground Pressure:
7.1 psi / 49 kPa
Width of Standard Shoe:
24 in / 610 mm
Blade:
VPAT
Blade Capacity:
5.4 yd³ / 4.1 m³

D6 LGP (30-in) VPAT

Operating Weight:
50733 lb / 23012 kg
Ground Pressure:
5.9 psi / 40 kPa
Width of Standard Shoe:
30 in / 760 mm
Blade:
VPAT
Blade Capacity:
5.9 yd³ / 4.5 m³

D6 LGP (36-in) VPAT

Operating Weight:
51912 lb / 23547 kg
Ground Pressure:
5 psi / 34 kPa
Width of Standard Shoe:
36 in / 915 mm
Blade:
VPAT
Blade Capacity:
6.5 yd³ / 4.9 m³

Air Conditioning System

Air Conditioning:
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.36 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.946 metric tonnes.