Caterpillar D6
A medium track-type tractor from Caterpillar’s D6 line, for grading, pushing and site preparation.
- Specs verified
- 4 of 4
- Last checked
- Oct 12, 2026
Operating weight
49,030 lb
As published: 22 240 kg / 49,030 lb
Engine power
215 hp
As published: 215 hp (161 kW), ISO 9249 / SAE J1349
Blade capacity (SAE struck)
5.4 cu yd
As published: 4.1 m³ / 5.4 yd³ (ISO 9246)
Ground pressure
7.1 psi
As published: 49 kPa / 7.1 psi (ISO 16754)
Data
Specifications
The value is in our standard US unit. “As published” is the source’s own wording.
| Specification | Value | As published | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating weight Weight of the machine as the manufacturer equips it for work: with operator, fluids and standard equipment. It is not shipping weight. | 49,030 lb | 22 240 kg / 49,030 lb | Verified Includes blade, lubricants, coolant, full fuel tank, ROPS/FOPS cab and drawbar. Varies with the blade and track configuration. |
D6/D6 XE Track-Type Tractors Technical Specifications
Caterpillar (copy hosted by Montana Department of Transportation) · operating weight note
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| Engine power Engine rating as stated by the manufacturer. The source names the rating standard (net or gross). | 215 hp | 215 hp (161 kW), ISO 9249 / SAE J1349 | Verified Net power for the D6 at 2,200 rpm. The D6 XE is rated at 1,700 rpm. |
D6/D6 XE Track-Type Tractors Technical Specifications
Caterpillar (copy hosted by Montana Department of Transportation) · engine specifications
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| Blade capacity (SAE struck) Blade volume under the standard the source names (for example ISO 9246 or SAE struck). Compare only figures measured the same way. | 5.4 cu yd | 4.1 m³ / 5.4 yd³ (ISO 9246) | Verified ISO 9246 as stated in the source. Blade shown is the one listed in the table. |
D6/D6 XE Track-Type Tractors Technical Specifications
Caterpillar (copy hosted by Montana Department of Transportation) · blade table
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| Ground pressure Average pressure under the tracks. The source states the track configuration it applies to. | 7.1 psi | 49 kPa / 7.1 psi (ISO 16754) | Verified ISO 16754 for the configuration in the source. |
D6/D6 XE Track-Type Tractors Technical Specifications
Caterpillar (copy hosted by Montana Department of Transportation) · ground pressure
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