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Caterpillar D6 vs Liebherr PR 776

The Liebherr PR 776 is about 228% heavier than the Caterpillar D6 (73,000 vs 22,250 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.

The Liebherr PR 776 has about 253% more engine power (565 kW (758 hp) vs 160 kW (215 hp)).

Beyond the numbers, compare local dealer support, parts availability and resale value for Caterpillar and Liebherr 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
Liebherr machine similar to the Liebherr PR 776 (related model may be pictured)
Liebherr Liebherr PR 776
Operating weight 22,250 kg (49,100 lb)73,000 kg (160,900 lb)
Engine power 160 kW (215 hp)565 kW (758 hp)
Net power ≈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—
Engine power —≈565 kW (768 hp)
Strengths
  • + Electric-drive D6 XE claims significantly lower fuel use
  • + Cat Grade and Assist features as factory options
  • + Huge dealer, parts and resale support
  • + Hydrostatic efficiency at large scale
  • + Liebherr mining support
Watch-outs
  • − Expensive, especially in XE form with technology
  • − Electric-drive complexity requires dealer expertise
  • − Mining scale only
Full D6 reviewFull PR 776 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.