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Caterpillar D6T Track-Type Tractor

Engineered for demanding work. The D6T is designed to be productive in a variety of applications. It keeps material moving with the reliability and low operating costs you expect from Cat machines.


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Overview &
Specifications		Features
& Benefits		Standard
Equipment		Optional
Equipment		Work Tools &
Attachments		 

Engine
Engine ModelCat® C9 ACERT™
Flywheel Power185 hp / 138 kW
Gross Power213 hp / 159 kW
Net Power - Caterpillar185 hp / 138 kW
Net Power - ISO 9249185 hp / 138 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349183 hp / 136 kW
Net Power - EU 80/1269185 hp / 138 kW
Net Power - DIN 70020192 PS
Bore4.4 in / 112 mm
Stroke5.9 in / 149 mm
Displacement537 in3 / 8.8 L

Weights
Operating Weight46690 lb / 21178 kg
Operating Weight STD A41298 lb / 18737 kg
Shipping Weight STD A32576 lb / 14776 kg
Operating Weight STD SU40550 lb / 18393 kg
Shipping Weight STD SU32576 lb / 14776 kg
Operating Weight XL A44795 lb / 20319 kg
Shipping Weight XL A36974 lb / 16771 kg
Operating Weight XL SU44420 lb / 20148 kg
Shipping Weight XL SU36974 lb / 16771 kg
Operating Weight XL VPAT46690 lb / 21178 kg
Shipping Weight XL VPAT38022 lb / 17246 kg
Operating Weight XW A46703 lb / 21184 kg
Shipping Weight XW A38431 lb / 17432 kg
Operating Weight XW SU45723 lb / 20739 kg
Shipping Weight XW SU38431 lb / 17432 kg
Operating Weight XW VPAT47276 lb / 21444 kg
Shipping Weight XW VPAT39208 lb / 17784 kg
Operating Weight LGP S48024 lb / 21783 kg
Shipping Weight LGP S41701 lb / 18915 kg
Operating Weight LGP VPAT50968 lb / 23119 kg
Shipping Weight LGP VPAT42135 lb / 19113 kg

Engine - XL / XW / LGP
Engine ModelCat C9 ACERT™
Gross Power228 hp / 170 kW
Net Power - Caterpillar200 hp / 149 kW
Net Power - ISO 9249200 hp / 149 kW
Net Power - EU 80/1269200 hp / 149 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349198 hp / 148 kW
Net Power - DIN 70020207 PS
Bore4.4 in / 112 mm
Stroke5.9 in / 149 mm
Displacement537 in3 / 8.8 L

Transmission
1.5 Forward2.33 mph / 3.75 km/h
2.0 Forward3.2 mph / 5.15 km/h
2.5 Forward4.09 mph / 6.58 km/h
3.0 Forward5.3 mph / 8.53 km/h
3.5 Forward7.11 mph / 11.44 km/h
1.5 Reverse3 mph / 4.83 km/h
2.0 Reverse4.1 mph / 6.6 km/h
2.5 Reverse5.22 mph / 8.4 km/h
3.0 Reverse6.8 mph / 10.94 km/h
3.5 Reverse9.04 mph / 14.55 km/h

Undercarriage
Ground Pressure9.36 psi / .658 kPa

Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank112 gal / 424 L
Cooling System18.5 gal / 76.8 L
Engine Crankcase7.4 gal / 28 L
Powertrain38.5 gal / 145.7 L
Final Drives (each)3.6 gal / 13.6 L
Roller Frames (each)6.5 gal / 24.6 L
Pivot Shaft Compartment1.3 gal / 1.9 L
Hydraulic Tank13.6 gal / 51.5 L

Hydraulic Controls - Pump
Lift Cylinder Flow49.9 gal/min / 189 L/min
Tilt Cylinder Flow21.1 gal/min / 80 L/min
Ripper Cylinder Flow49.9 gal/min / 189 L/min

Winch
Winch ModelPA 56
Weight*2600 lb / 1179 kg
Oil Capacity17.8 gal / 67 L
Winch and Bracket Length47.6 in / 1210 mm
Winch Case Length47.6 in / 1210 mm
Winch Case Width38.4 in / 975 mm
Increased Tractor Length - STD20.4 in / 517 mm
Increased Tractor Length - XL/XW20.4 in / 517 mm
Increased Tractor Length - LGP15.6 in / 397 mm
Drum Diameter10 in / 254 mm
Drum Width13 in / 330 mm
Flange Diameter19.8 in / 504 mm
Drum Capacity - 22 mm (.88 in)290 ft / 88 m
Drum Capacity - 25 mm (1.0 in)220 ft / 67 m
Drum Capacity - 29 mm (1.13 in)220 ft / 67 m
Ferrule Size (O.D. X Length)54 x 67 mm 2.10 x 2.63 in

Dimensions
Ground Clearance15 in / 383 mm
Track Gauge74 in / 1880 mm
Width without Blade103.94 in / 2640 mm
Width with Blade11 ft / 3360 mm
Height10.3 ft / 3143 mm
Height ROPS/Canopy10.5 ft / 3195 mm
Overall Length Basic Tractor (with Drawbar)12.67 ft / 3860 m

Ripper
TypeFixed Parallelogram
Number of Pockets3
Overall Beam Width87 in / 2202 mm
Beam Cross Section216 x 254 mm 8.5 x 10 in
Maximum Clearance Raised (under tip, pinned in bottom hole)20.1 in / 511 mm
Maximum Penetration19.7 in / 500 mm
Maximum Penetration Force14557 lb / 6603 kg
Pryout Force20137 lb / 9134 kg
Weight - With One Shank3606 lb / 1634 kg
Each Additional Shank163 lb / 74 kg

 
INDIANA'S LEADING EQUIPMENT DEALER

MacAllister Machinery has 14 convenient locations throughout Indiana: Beech Grove, Bloomington, Fishers, Fort Wayne, Greensburg, Indianapolis (HQ, Power Systems), Indianapolis (West), Lafayette, Muncie, Richmond, South Bend, Terre Haute, and Washington.

Headquarters: 7515 E 30th St, Indianapolis, IN 46219
Phone: (317) 545-2151  In-State Toll Free: (800) 382-1896  Out of State Toll Free: (800) 227-3228