Caterpillar D6T Crawler Dozer
Caterpillar D6T
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sold in last yearGeneral overview
Caterpillar D6T is a dozer for construction earthmoving and site preparation. It is equipped with a Cat® C9.3 ACERT™ engine rated at 158 kW (215 hp), with 9.3 L (567 cu in) displacement and U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emissions compliance. It has an operating weight of 21,703 kg (47,850 lb).
The model uses a Powershift power train and hydraulic controls available as pilot or electro-hydraulic. Its 6 SU – XL blade provides 5.55 m³ (7.3 cu yd) of capacity. The tracked undercarriage uses 2,640 mm (8 ft 8 in) standard shoes and has 47.7 kPa (6.92 psi) ground pressure, with 2,890 mm (9 ft 6 in) of track on the ground.
Year
2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Country of manufacturing
United States
General specifications
Dimensions
Width
Height
Length
Weight
2,440 mm
~96.1 in
3,253 mm
~128.1 in
4,210 mm
~165.7 in
18,150 kg
~40,013.9 lb
Engine Power
215 hp
Operating Weight
21,703 kg
Blade Capacity
5.55 cu(m)
Additional specifications
Emission standard level
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final
Displacement
567 cu(in)
Fuel tank
368 L
Number of Cylinders
6
Engine Model
Cat® C9.3 ACERT™
Operating Weight-LGP
24,417 kg
Power Train
Powershift
DEF Tank
17.1 L
Ground Pressure
47.7 kPa
VPAT Width of Standard Shoe
3,880 mm
VPAT Type of Blade
6 VPAT – XL
VPAT Blade Capacity
4.643 cu(m)
VPAT Operating Weight
24,060 kg
LGP VPAT Operating Weight
24,733 kg
LGP VPAT Ground Pressure
6.28 psi
LGP VPAT Width of Standard Shoe
3,143 mm
LGP VPAT Type of Blade
LGP VPAT Blade Capacity
5.02 cu(m)
PUSH ARM Operating Weight
24,000 kg
PUSH ARM Ground Pressure
72 kPa
PUSH ARM Width of Standard Shoe
560 mm
PUSH ARM Type of Blade
S, SU, LGP
PUSH ARM Blade Capacity
5.3 cu(m)
Undercarriage Ground Pressure
72 kPa
Length of Track on Ground
2,890 mm
Number of Shoes
39
Hydraulic controls
Pilot or electro-hydraulic
Type of Blade
6 SU – XL
Net Power (ISO 9249)
215 hp
Width of Standard Shoe
2,640 mm
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Anthony Pemberton
We run it on land leveling across 4,000 acres a year. Undercarriage wear has been minimal at 6,500 hours. If I'm picky, the newer electronics add some complexity.
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What is the average price of a Caterpillar D6T?
No confirmed market price is supplied. Check current listings and compare machine condition, location, and configuration.
What are the key advantages of the Caterpillar D6T?
The supplied specifications list 160.3 kW (215 hp) net power, Powershift power train, pilot or electro-hydraulic controls, and several blade and undercarriage configurations. These options include standard, PUSH ARM, VPAT, and LGP VPAT arrangements.
What type of engine does the D6T use?
The D6T uses a Cat® C9.3 ACERT™ engine with 6 cylinders. The supplied emissions level is U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final.
How much horsepower does the D6T have?
The D6T has 160.3 kW (215 hp) of engine power. Net Power (ISO 9249) is also listed as 160.3 kW (215 hp).
What fuel does the Caterpillar D6T use?
The supplied specifications list a 368 L (97.2 US gal) fuel tank and a 17.1 L (4.5 US gal) DEF tank, but they do not explicitly state the fuel type.
What jobs is this Dozers best suited for?
The supplied data identifies the D6T as a dozer and lists blade configurations including 6 SU – XL, S, SU, LGP, and 6 VPAT – XL. It does not confirm specific job applications.
What is the expected lifespan of the D6T?
The supplied data does not provide an expected service-life estimate. For a used machine, inspect maintenance records, undercarriage condition, engine operation, hydraulic controls, blade components, and power train performance.
What should a buyer check when purchasing a used Dozers?
Check maintenance records, operating hours, undercarriage components, track shoes, blade and push-arm condition, hydraulic-control operation, engine performance, fuel and DEF systems, and Powershift operation. Verify the machine’s configuration against the listed operating weight, blade, and ground-pressure specifications.
