Compare/Caterpillar D5 vs Caterpillar D6H Series II

Caterpillar D5 vs Caterpillar D6H Series II

Verdict: Caterpillar D5 vs Caterpillar D6H Series II

The Caterpillar D5 and the Caterpillar D6H Series II are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar D5 leads on rated power with 202 hp against 179 hp. Caterpillar D6H Series II is the lighter machine (32,500 kg vs 37,368 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar D5 is the newer design (2020 vs 1985). In short: choose the Caterpillar D5 for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar D6H Series II 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

202 hp

179 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaterpillarReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Drive

crawlerReference

Final drives

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single-reduction planetaryReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

150.6 kWReference

133.5 kWReference

Engine (net)

126.8 kWReference

123.0 kWReference

Displacement

7.0 LReference

10.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 135 mmReference

121 x 152 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Power (net)

126.8 kWReference

123.0 kWReference

Power (gross)

150.6 kWReference

133.5 kWReference

Rated RPM

1770Reference

1800Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

24Reference

Oil capacity

160.1 LReference

143.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

40.9 LReference

37.9 LReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Transmission

Gears

3 forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

314.9 LReference

336.9 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

15.9 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

79.9 LReference

47.3 LReference

Type

power shiftReference

Capacity

79.9 LReference

47.3 LReference

Pressure

250.0 barReference

198.0 barReference

Pump flow

126.8 lpmReference

196.1 lpmReference

Steering flow

164.6 lpmReference

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Steering press.

450.0 barReference

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Dimensions

Weight

37368 to 37875 poundsReference

32500 to 39325 poundsReference

Length

501 cmReference

406 cmReference

6SU dozer length

508 cmReference

528 cmReference

6VAPT dozer length

500 cmReference

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Height (cab)

308 cmReference

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Shipping weight

16950 kgReference

14742 kgReference

Operating weight

17180 kgReference

17837 kgReference

PA55 winch

1276 kgReference

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Ripper

1393 kgReference

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Gauge

215 cmReference

187 cmReference

6S dozer length

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500 cmReference

6A dozer length

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520 cmReference

Caterpillar D5 attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

95Reference

50Reference

Batteries

2Reference

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Battery CCA

950Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Caterpillar D5 Tracks

Width

299 cmReference

264 cmReference

Length on ground

256 cmReference

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Area on ground

3.5 m²Reference

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Ground pressure

0.5 barReference

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LGP width

83 cmReference

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LGP length on ground

311 cmReference

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LGP area on ground

5.8 m²Reference

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LGP ground pressure

0.3 barReference

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Caterpillar D6H attachments

Caterpillar D6H Tracks

6-roller width

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60 cmReference

6-roller length on ground

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262 cmReference

6-roller area on ground

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3.2 m²Reference

6-roller ground pressure

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0.5 barReference

7-roller width

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60 cmReference

7-roller length on ground

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278 cmReference

7-roller area on ground

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3.4 m²Reference

7-roller ground pressure

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0.5 barReference

XR width

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60 cmReference

XR length on ground

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283 cmReference

XR area on ground

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3.5 m²Reference

XR ground pressure

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0.5 barReference

Caterpillar D6H Height

Hood

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205 cmReference

ROPS

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312 cmReference

Exhaust

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302 cmReference

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.