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Caterpillar D4 vs Caterpillar D6K

Verdict: Caterpillar D4 vs Caterpillar D6K

The Caterpillar D4 and the Caterpillar D6K are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar D4 leads on rated power with 130 hp against 125 hp. Caterpillar D6K is the lighter machine (27,802 kg vs 28,673 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar D4 is the newer design (2020 vs 2005). In short: choose the Caterpillar D4 for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar D6K if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
Caterpillar D4 Industrial Tractor
Caterpillar
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Caterpillar D6K Industrial Tractor
Caterpillar
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
130 hp
125 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Final drives
planetaryReference
Engine
Engine (net)
96.9 kWReference
93.2 kWReference
Displacement
4.4 LReference
6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 127 mmReference
105 x 127 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IVReference
Tier IIIReference
Emission control
selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference
Power (net)
96.9 kWReference
93.2 kWReference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
24Reference
24Reference
Oil capacity
11.0 LReference
16.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
23.8 LReference
24.2 LReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
261.2 LReference
294.9 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
18.9 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
64.0 LReference
57.9 LReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Capacity
64.0 LReference
57.9 LReference
Dimensions
Weight
28673 to 29259 poundsReference
27802 to 28409 poundsReference
Length
459 cmReference
378 cmReference
VAPT dozer length
514 cmReference
497 cmReference
Height (cab)
297 cmReference
Shipping weight
13006 kgReference
12610 kgReference
Operating weight
13271 kgReference
12886 kgReference
Gauge
200 cmReference
200 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
295 cmReference
PA50 winch
907 kgReference
Ripper
845 kgReference
Caterpillar D4 attachments
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
105Reference
95Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery CCA
950Reference
950Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Caterpillar D4 Tracks
Width
276 cmReference
276 cmReference
Length on ground
264 cmReference
264 cmReference
Area on ground
3.3 m²Reference
3.0 m²Reference
Ground pressure
0.4 barReference
0.4 barReference
LGP width
76 cmReference
76 cmReference
LGP length on ground
264 cmReference
264 cmReference
LGP area on ground
4.5 m²Reference
4.0 m²Reference
LGP ground pressure
0.3 barReference
0.3 barReference
Caterpillar D6K attachments
Caterpillar D6K Tracks

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.

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