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Caterpillar D6 vs Komatsu D475A-8

The Komatsu D475A-8 is about 385% heavier than the Caterpillar D6 (108,000 vs 22,250 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.

The Komatsu D475A-8 has about 314% more engine power (663 kW (889 hp) vs 160 kW (215 hp)).

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

Caterpillar D6T crawler dozer on a river project
Caterpillar Caterpillar D6
Komatsu D475A-8 bulldozer
Komatsu Komatsu D475A-8
Operating weight 22,250 kg (49,100 lb)108,000 kg (238,100 lb)
Engine power 160 kW (215 hp)663 kW (889 hp)
Net power ≈160 kW (215 hp)≈663 kW (890 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
  • + Electric-drive D6 XE claims significantly lower fuel use
  • + Cat Grade and Assist features as factory options
  • + Huge dealer, parts and resale support
  • + Enormous pushing power
Watch-outs
  • − Expensive, especially in XE form with technology
  • − Electric-drive complexity requires dealer expertise
  • − Very high operating cost
Full D6 reviewFull D475A-8 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.