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Comparison · Bulldozer

Caterpillar D1 vs Caterpillar D6

The Caterpillar D6 is about 178% heavier than the Caterpillar D1 (22,250 vs 8,000 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.

The Caterpillar D6 has about 167% more engine power (160 kW (215 hp) vs 60 kW (80 hp)).

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Caterpillar Caterpillar D1
Caterpillar D6T crawler dozer on a river project
Caterpillar Caterpillar D6
Operating weight 8,000 kg (17,600 lb)22,250 kg (49,100 lb)
Engine power 60 kW (80 hp)160 kW (215 hp)
Net power ≈60 kW (80 hp)≈160 kW (215 hp)
Blade 6-way PAT—
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
  • + Excellent for finish grading
  • + Easy to transport
  • + 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
  • − Limited pushing power
  • − Expensive, especially in XE form with technology
  • − Electric-drive complexity requires dealer expertise
Full D1 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.