Compare/Caterpillar AG6 vs Caterpillar D7C

Caterpillar AG6 vs Caterpillar D7C

Verdict: Caterpillar AG6 vs Caterpillar D7C

The Caterpillar AG6 and the Caterpillar D7C are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar AG6 leads on rated power with 240 hp against 128 hp. Caterpillar AG6 is the lighter machine (14,787 kg vs 25,970 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar AG6 is the newer design (1986 vs 1955). In short: choose the Caterpillar AG6 for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar D7C if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

240 hp

128 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaterpillarReference

liquid-cooledReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Drive

crawlerReference

Steering

hydraulic wet disc clutchesReference

manual clutchesReference

Engine

179.0 kWReference

95.4 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

140.2 kWReference

76.1 kWReference

Displacement

10.5 LReference

13.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

121 x 152 mmReference

146 x 203 mmReference

Power

179.0 kWReference

95.4 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dry dual elementReference

oil bathReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

1200Reference

Starter

electricReference

gasoline pony engineReference

Starter volts

24Reference

6Reference

Oil capacity

27.4 LReference

40.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

45.4 LReference

64.4 LReference

Fuel tank

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321.7 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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77.3 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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90.8 kWReference

Belt power (max)

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90.8 kWReference

Max power

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77.3 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and reverseReference

5 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

metallic wet discReference

Capacities

Fuel

624.5 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

66.2 LReference

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Type

sliding gearReference

gearReference

Capacity

66.2 LReference

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Pressure

162.0 barReference

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Valves

5Reference

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Pump flow

99.9 lpmReference

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Dimensions

Weight

14787 kgReference

25970 to 26930 poundsReference

Length

513 cmReference

425 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

33 cmReference

43 cmReference

Gauge

187 cmReference

Height (hood)

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206 cmReference

Shipping weight

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11779 kgReference

Operating weight

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12215 kgReference

Ground clearance

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39 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

50Reference

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Caterpillar AG6 Tracks

Width

248 cmReference

246 cmReference

Caterpillar AG6 Height

Hood

204 cmReference

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Cab

317 cmReference

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Exhaust

347 cmReference

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Caterpillar D7C Tracks

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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36.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

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11923 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.