D6

Medium Dozers D6 Tier 4 / Stage V


Key Specs

Engine Model
Cat C9.3B
Cat C9.3B
Power - Net
215 hp
161 kW
Operating Weight
50733 lb
23012 kg

Overview

RENOWNED PERFORMANCE, LOWER OPERATING COST

Move material at a lower cost with a fully automatic transmission, outstanding fuel efficiency and reduced service/maintenance costs. The broadest range of technology features in the industry work together to help you make the most of your equipment investment.

Benefits

Up To 9% Lower Maintenance Cost

Designed specifically to reduce your service and maintenance costs with updated components, longer service intervals and fewer scheduled maintenance tasks.

Up To 20% More Fuel Efficient

Fully automatic 4-speed transmission continuously adjusts for maximum efficiency and power to the ground without added operator input.

Up To 50% More Productivity with Cat Technology

Grade and Assist technology features help boost productivity and ease of operation for operators of varied skill levels.

Up To 5% Less CO2 Emissions

The D6 emits up to 5% less CO2 than the previous D6T T4f.

Features At A Glance

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EFFICIENCY AND PRODUCTIVITY

EFFICIENCY AND PRODUCTIVITY

  • Up to 20% better fuel efficiency¹.
  • Use up to 13% less fuel².
  • Fully automatic 4-speed transmission continuously adjusts for maximum efficiency and power to the ground without added operator input.
  • Full auto shift up and down entire working range to maximize fuel efficiency.
¹Material moved per gallon/liter of fuel
² Gallons/liters per hour
Note: All comparisons to 2014-2016 3-speed D6T
MOVE MORE WITH LESS FUEL

MOVE MORE WITH LESS FUEL

  • Move up to 20% more material per gallon/liter of fuel used.
  • Move up to 5% more material per hour.
  • Fully redesigned with updated configurations so you can build just the right machine for the work you do.
  • Purpose-built VPAT tractor with optimized balance for grading - no need for rear attachment.
  • LGP VPAT design, with 36-inch (915 mm) centered shoes, offers 35 kPa (5 psi) ground pressure.
  • Wider blade on the LGP VPAT for high-speed grading.
  • Class-leading VPAT range of motion for improved performance, especially when trenching or backfilling.
  • VPAT blade remains level when angled for smoother grade.
  • Robust push arm dozer for heavy applications with larger SU blade capacity.
  • Optional FirstCut™ cutting edges (SU blades) increase blade payload by up to 35% compared to standard cutting edges.
  • 10-roller undercarriage option designed for smoother grades at higher speeds, even in difficult surfaces like sand and gravel.
Note: All comparisons to 2014-2016 3-speed D6T
OPERATOR HELPERS

OPERATOR HELPERS

Assist features help make work easier, especially for less experienced operators. Some blade and steering functions are automated so newer operators can work at productivity levels closer to their veteran counterparts. Seasoned operators can enjoy reduced effort and fatigue, along with faster, more accurate results.
  • Cat Grade with Slope Assist™ automatically maintains pre-established blade position without a GNSS/GPS signal – no additional hardware or software needed. For machines with 3D, operators can easily switch back and forth from full 3D automatics to Slope Assist.
  • Steer Assist automates track and blade tilt steering. Helps reduce operator fatigue by automatically maintaining straight travel with light loads or heavy loads on flat ground and side slopes. Helps reduce steering inputs up to 75%. No GNSS/GPS required.
  • Stable Blade works seamlessly with operator inputs to help produce a smoother surface when operating manually.
  • Blade Load Monitor gives you real-time feedback on current load versus the optimal blade load based on your ground conditions. Actively monitors machine load and track slip to help you reach optimal pushing capacity.*
  • Traction Control automatically reduces track slip to save you time, fuel and track wear.*
  • AutoCarry automates blade lift to help you maintain consistent blade load and reduce track slip.*
  • Slope Indicate is included in the main machine display and shows side slope and uphill/downhill grades to help operators with slope work.
  • Attachment Ready Option (ARO) provides wiring and mounting provisions for dealer installation of Grade with 3D, Accugrade, UTS, or other grade control systems.
*Feature not operational indoors or in areas where GPS signal is not available.
TOP GRADES

TOP GRADES

  • Factory integrated Cat Grade with 3D uses GNSS/GPS to control the blade so you can get to design plan faster.
  • Cat Grade with 3D has no masts – low profile antennas are integrated into the cab roof and GNSS/GPS receivers are mounted inside the cab for better protection.
  • Automatically follow guidance lines from design plans with Steer Assist 3D. Stay on curb lines, centerlines, bottom of slope, etc., without operator effort. Track steering is used under light loads and blade tilt steering may be added under heavy loads.
  • Grade operator interface is intuitive and easier to use: 10-inch (254 mm) touchscreen, Android OS platform, operates like a smart phone.
  • All Cat Grade systems are compatible with radios and base stations from Trimble, Topcon, and Leica.
  • Already invested in a grade infrastructure? You can install grade systems from Trimble, Topcon, and Leica onto the machine.
  • The cab is Third Party Grade Control Ready, equipped with CAN interface, harness pass throughs and mounting features to make it easier to install the grade control system of your choice.
PROVEN ADVANTAGE

PROVEN ADVANTAGE

Cat Assist and Grade technologies work in the background to help dozer operators of varied skill levels and are especially beneficial to less experienced operators. To demonstrate just how much these built-in technology features help, Caterpillar put them to the test. Two novice operators and two expert operators took on slot dozing, truck dump spreading/grading in sand, and side slope work. Each operator completed three runs of each task – one in manual, one using Assist technology features, and one using Assist plus Cat Grade with 3D. The team measured productivity*, efficiency**, completion time, final surface quality, and operator inputs.
Slot Dozing
• Productivity and Efficiency – Novice operators went from 9% lower productivity and efficiency than the experts in manual to matching the experts when using Assist.
Truck Dump Spreading/Grading in Sand
• Completion Time – Novice operators took 49% more time than the experts in manual and narrowed the gap to 17% using Assist and to 9% by adding Grade.
• Blade Inputs – Novice operator blade inputs were reduced 45% with Assist, and 55% with Assist plus Grade. Expert operator blade inputs were reduced 32% with Assist, and 53% with Assist plus Grade.
• Surface Quality – Novice operator surface quality improved up to 51% using technology while expert operator surface quality improved up to 27% using technology. Novice operators using technology produced similar surface quality to the expert operators in manual.
Side Slope/Steer Assist
• Steering Inputs – Novice and expert operator steering inputs reduced by 75% in forward and by 67% combining forward and reverse.

*Material moved per hour
**Material moved per unit of fuel/Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
Study conducted by Caterpillar, August 2022


DESIGNED FOR OPERATORS

DESIGNED FOR OPERATORS

  • Completely redesigned cab for a whole new standard in visibility, comfort, productivity.
  • 10-inch touchscreen display with easy-to-use operator interface.
  • Grade Control display and main display positions can be swapped.
  • Application Profile saves preferred machine settings.
  • Distributed cab heating/cooling circulates air more effectively around the operator and helps reduce window fogging/frosting.
  • Viscous cab mounts reduce vibration for greater operator comfort.
  • Wider air suspension seat has multiple adjustments for personalized comfort.
  • Entire armrest adjusts forward and backward independent of the seat.
  • Detented thumbwheel on the steering control allows easy speed setting changes
  • Ample storage spaces throughout the cab.

Product Specifications for D6

Engine Model Cat C9.3B Cat C9.3B
Power - Net 215 hp 161 kW
Net Power - Rated - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 215 hp 161 kW
Net Power (Rated) - ISO 9249 (DIN) 219 mhp 219 mhp
Emissions U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V
Note (1) Rated horsepower at 2,200 rpm. Net power advertised is the power available at the engine flywheel when the engine is equipped with a fan, air cleaner, clean emissions module and alternator. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. Rated horsepower at 2,200 rpm. Net power advertised is the power available at the engine flywheel when the engine is equipped with a fan, air cleaner, clean emissions module and alternator. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture.
Note (2) Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester) ** or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. ** Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer). Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester) ** or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. ** Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer).
Note (3) Basic machine specs provided below. For complete specifications and dimensions by configuration, blade and track shoe offerings and more, please visit the product download section to view the full Technical Specifications document. Basic machine specs provided below. For complete specifications and dimensions by configuration, blade and track shoe offerings and more, please visit the product download section to view the full Technical Specifications document.
Note (4) Machine Build Number 20B Machine Build Number 20B
Operating Weight 50733 lb 23012 kg
Powertrain Fully Automatic 4-Speed Powershift Fully Automatic 4-Speed Powershift
Fuel Tank 90 gal (US) 341 l
DEF Tank 7.4 gal (US) 28 l
Operating Weight 48788 lb 22130 kg
Ground Pressure 7.9 psi 54 kPa
Width of Standard Shoe 24 in 610 mm
Blade Semi-Universal (SU) Semi-Universal (SU)
Blade Capacity 7.5 yd³ 5.7 m³
Operating Weight 50420 lb 22870 kg
Ground Pressure 6.5 psi 45 kPa
Width of Standard Shoe 30 in 760 mm
Blade Semi-Universal (SU) Semi-Universal (SU)
Blade Capacity 7.6 yd³ 5.8 m³
Operating Weight 52715 lb 23911 kg
Ground Pressure 5.2 psi 36 kPa
Width of Standard Shoe 36 in 915 mm
Blade Straight Straight
Blade Capacity 5 yd³ 3.8 m³
Operating Weight 49108 lb 22275 kg
Ground Pressure 7.1 psi 49 kPa
Width of Standard Shoe 24 in 610 mm
Blade VPAT VPAT
Blade Capacity 5.4 yd³ 4.1 m³
Operating Weight 50733 lb 23012 kg
Ground Pressure 5.9 psi 40 kPa
Width of Standard Shoe 30 in 760 mm
Blade VPAT VPAT
Blade Capacity 5.9 yd³ 4.5 m³
Operating Weight 51912 lb 23547 kg
Ground Pressure 5 psi 34 kPa
Width of Standard Shoe 36 in 915 mm
Blade VPAT VPAT
Blade Capacity 6.5 yd³ 4.9 m³
Recyclability 98% 98%
Air Conditioning The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.36 kg (3 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.95 metric tonnes (2.14 tons). The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.36 kg (3 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.95 metric tonnes (2.14 tons).

D6 Standard Equipment

NOTE

  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

Power Train

  • Fully-automatic 4-speed transmission
  • Cat C9.3B diesel engine
  • Double reduction planetary final drives
  • Hydraulic reversing fan

Operator Environment

  • Fully redesigned cab, sound suppressed, with Integrated Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS)
  • Full-color 10-inch (254 mm) liquid crystal touch screen display
  • Integrated rearview camera
  • Adjustable operator controls/armrests
  • Cab mounted modular Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning (HVAC) system
  • Added storage areas
  • Electrohydraulic implement and steering controls
  • Cloth seat
  • Lights - 6 LED

Cat Technology

  • Slope Indicate
  • Product Link, Cellular
  • Grade Control Ready Cab
  • Remote Control Ready
  • Remote Flash/Remote Troubleshoot
  • Operator ID
  • Machine Security - Passcode
  • Compatibility with radios and base stations from Trimble, Topcon, and Leica
  • Capability to install 3D grade systems from Trimble, Topcon, and Leica

Undercarriage

  • Redesigned track roller frame

Service and Maintenance

  • Rear access ladder
  • Shovel holder
  • Ground level service center
  • 30-minute cab removal
  • Fire extinguisher mounting provision
  • Ecology drains
  • Underhood work light

Hydraulics

  • Independent steering and implement pumps
  • Load sensing hydraulics

Attachments

  • Ripper-ready rear hydraulics

D6 Optional Equipment

NOTE

  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

Operator Environment

  • Deluxe leather heated/ventilated seat
  • Powered precleaner
  • Premium lights - 12 LED
  • Integrated warning lights
  • Communication radio ready

Cat Technology

  • ARO with Assist Package: Includes Attachment Ready Option (ARO), Slope Assist, Steer Assist, Stable Blade, Blade Load Monitor, Traction Control, AutoCarry
  • Grade 3D with Assist Package: Includes full-color 10-inch (254 mm) touchscreen grade display, Steer Assist 3D, Grade receivers and antennas, Grade Software Enabled Attachment (SEA), ARO with Assist package features
  • Product Link Dual Cellular/Satellite
  • Grade Connectivity
  • Machine Security - Bluetooth
  • Cat Command for Dozing

Blades

  • Semi-Universal
  • Variable Pitch Angle Tilt (VPAT)
  • Straight blade
  • Angle blade
  • Foldable VPAT - under 3 m (9.9 ft) transport width (Not available in all regions)
  • Waste/Landfill
  • FirstCut cutting edges (SU blades)

Undercarriage

  • Heavy Duty (HDXL with DuraLink) or Cat Abrasion
  • 10-Roller Fine Grading undercarriage
  • Moderate Service or Extreme Service track shoes

Service and Maintenance

  • Fast fuel fill
  • Refilling fuel pump (EU only)
  • High speed oil change
  • Rear implement work light

Attachments

  • High lift ripper with straight or curved shanks
  • Winch
  • Counterweights
  • Ripper and winch-ready rear hydraulics
  • Side and/or rear screens
  • Sweeps
  • Drawbar
  • Forestry and Waste Special Arrangements

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