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Caterpillar D11 vs Caterpillar D6

The Caterpillar D11 is about 367% heavier than the Caterpillar D6 (104,000 vs 22,250 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.

The Caterpillar D11 has about 296% more engine power (634 kW (850 hp) vs 160 kW (215 hp)).

Caterpillar D11 large crawler dozer
Caterpillar Caterpillar D11
Caterpillar D6T crawler dozer on a river project
Caterpillar Caterpillar D6
Operating weight 104,000 kg (229,300 lb)22,250 kg (49,100 lb)
Engine power 634 kW (850 hp)160 kW (215 hp)
Gross power ≈634 kW (850 hp)—
Blade capacity up to ≈34 m³ (45 yd³), U-bladeup to ≈5.6 m³ (7.3 yd³), SU blade
Engine Cat C32Cat C9.3B
Net power —≈160 kW (215 hp)
Drive —Powershift or electric drive (XE)
Emissions —EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V
Strengths
  • + Immense pushing and ripping power
  • + Elevated sprocket design for component life
  • + Autonomy-ready with Cat Command
  • + 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
  • − Only economical in large mining operations
  • − Expensive, especially in XE form with technology
  • − Electric-drive complexity requires dealer expertise
Full D11 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.