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Caterpillar D5 vs Caterpillar D6R

Verdict: Caterpillar D5 vs Caterpillar D6R

The Caterpillar D5 and the Caterpillar D6R 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 D6R is the lighter machine (32,600 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 1995). In short: choose the Caterpillar D5 for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar D6R if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Best match

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Rated power

202 hp

179 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaterpillarReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

The D6R was rated a 175 net HP with XL and XR undercarriage. The D6R LGP was rated at 185 net HP.Reference

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

1900Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

24Reference

Oil capacity

160.1 LReference

155.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

40.9 LReference

73.8 LReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Transmission

Gears

3 forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

314.9 LReference

382.3 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

15.9 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

79.9 LReference

75.7 LReference

Type

power shiftReference

Capacity

79.9 LReference

75.7 LReference

Pressure

250.0 barReference

419.9 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

32600 to 45600 poundsReference

Length

501 cmReference

449 cmReference

6SU dozer length

508 cmReference

529 cmReference

6VAPT dozer length

500 cmReference

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Height (cab)

308 cmReference

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Shipping weight

16950 kgReference

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Operating weight

17180 kgReference

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PA55 winch

1276 kgReference

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Ripper

1393 kgReference

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Gauge

215 cmReference

223 cmReference

6S dozer length

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510 cmReference

6A dozer length

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521 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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319 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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309 cmReference

Shipping

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14787 kgReference

Operating

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20684 kgReference

Caterpillar D5 attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

95Reference

70Reference

Batteries

2Reference

Battery CCA

950Reference

750Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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100Reference

Caterpillar D5 Tracks

Width

299 cmReference

342 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

91 cmReference

LGP length on ground

311 cmReference

324 cmReference

LGP area on ground

5.8 m²Reference

5.9 m²Reference

LGP ground pressure

0.3 barReference

Caterpillar D6R attachments

Caterpillar D6R Tracks

Standard width

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55 cmReference

Standard length on ground

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260 cmReference

Standard area on ground

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2.9 m²Reference

Standard ground pressure

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0.6 barReference

XL width

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55 cmReference

XL length on ground

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282 cmReference

XL area on ground

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3.2 m²Reference

XL ground pressure

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0.6 barReference

XR width

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55 cmReference

XR length on ground

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275 cmReference

XR area on ground

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3.1 m²Reference

XR ground pressure

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0.6 barReference

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.