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Caterpillar D6 vs Caterpillar D6 XE
Verdict: Caterpillar D6 vs Caterpillar D6 XE
The Caterpillar D6 and the Caterpillar D6 XE are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 215 hp. Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Caterpillar
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Caterpillar
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
215 hp
215 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Final drives
double-reduction planetaryReference
double-reduction planetaryReference
Variants
D6
power shiftReference
power shiftReference
D6 XE
electric driveReference
electric driveReference
Engine
Engine (net)
160.3 kWReference
160.3 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
114.1 kWReference
119.3 kWReference
Displacement
9.3 LReference
9.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
115 x 149 mmReference
115 x 149 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IVReference
Tier IVReference
Emission control
selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference
selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference
Power (net)
160.3 kWReference
160.3 kWReference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
1700Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
24Reference
24Reference
Oil capacity
148.0 LReference
210.1 LReference
Coolant capacity
62.8 LReference
76.8 LReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
340.7 LReference
340.7 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
28.0 LReference
28.0 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
59.8 LReference
59.8 LReference
Type
power shiftReference
electric driveReference
Capacity
59.8 LReference
59.8 LReference
Pressure
275.8 barReference
275.8 barReference
Pump flow
212.0 lpmReference
212.0 lpmReference
Steering flow
196.8 lpmReference
238.5 lpmReference
Steering press.
445.3 barReference
445.3 barReference
Dimensions
Weight
42280 to 48788 poundsReference
42280 to 48788 poundsReference
Length
472 cmReference
472 cmReference
6A dozer length
537 cmReference
537 cmReference
6SU dozer length
543 cmReference
543 cmReference
VPAT dozer length
566 cmReference
566 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
317 cmReference
317 cmReference
Shipping weight
19178 kgReference
19178 kgReference
Operating weight
22130 kgReference
22130 kgReference
Gauge
193 cmReference
193 cmReference
Caterpillar D6 attachments
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery CCA
700Reference
700Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Caterpillar D6 Tracks
Width
299 cmReference
299 cmReference
Length on ground
296 cmReference
296 cmReference
Area on ground
4.0 m²Reference
4.0 m²Reference
Ground pressure
0.5 barReference
0.6 barReference
LGP width
91 cmReference
91 cmReference
LGP length on ground
324 cmReference
324 cmReference
LGP area on ground
6.5 m²Reference
6.5 m²Reference
LGP ground pressure
0.4 barReference
0.4 barReference
Caterpillar D6 XE attachments
Caterpillar D6 XE 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.