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CASE 850M vs Caterpillar D6

The Caterpillar D6 is about 123% heavier than the CASE 850M (22,250 vs 10,000 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.

The Caterpillar D6 has about 113% more engine power (160 kW (215 hp) vs 75 kW (101 hp)).

Beyond the numbers, compare local dealer support, parts availability and resale value for Case and Caterpillar in your region: over the life of a machine they often matter more than small specification differences.

Case CASE 850M
Caterpillar D6T crawler dozer on a river project
Caterpillar Caterpillar D6
Operating weight 10,000 kg (22,000 lb)22,250 kg (49,100 lb)
Engine power 75 kW (101 hp)160 kW (215 hp)
Net power ≈75 kW (101 hp)≈160 kW (215 hp)
Blade capacity —up to ≈5.6 m³ (7.3 yd³), SU blade
Engine —Cat C9.3B
Drive —Powershift or electric drive (XE)
Emissions —EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V
Strengths
  • + Competitive price
  • + Good blade visibility
  • + Electric-drive D6 XE claims significantly lower fuel use
  • + Cat Grade and Assist features as factory options
  • + Huge dealer, parts and resale support
Watch-outs
  • − Smaller dealer network for dozers
  • − Expensive, especially in XE form with technology
  • − Electric-drive complexity requires dealer expertise
Full 850M reviewFull D6 review

Specifications are typical figures for standard configurations and may be measured differently by each manufacturer (for example net vs gross power). Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer. Build another comparison.