Compare/Caterpillar D6 vs Caterpillar D7H Series II

Caterpillar D6 vs Caterpillar D7H Series II

Verdict: Caterpillar D6 vs Caterpillar D7H Series II

The Caterpillar D6 and the Caterpillar D7H Series II are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar D7H Series II leads on rated power with 247 hp against 215 hp. Caterpillar D6 is the lighter machine (42,280 kg vs 44,154 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar D6 is the newer design (2019 vs 1985). In short: choose the Caterpillar D7H Series II for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar D6 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Caterpillar

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Caterpillar

Fit score

Clear

Rated power

215 hp

247 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaterpillarReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Drive

crawlerReference

Final drives

double-reduction planetaryReference

Variants

power shiftReference

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D6 XE

electric driveReference

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Engine

Engine (net)

160.3 kWReference

171.5 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

114.1 kWReference

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Displacement

9.3 LReference

10.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

115 x 149 mmReference

121 x 152 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Emission control

selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

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Power (net)

160.3 kWReference

171.5 kWReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2100Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

24Reference

Oil capacity

148.0 LReference

129.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

62.8 LReference

23.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

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184.2 kWReference

Power (gross)

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184.2 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and reverseReference

3 forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

340.7 LReference

488.3 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

28.0 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

59.8 LReference

66.2 LReference

Type

power shiftReference

Capacity

59.8 LReference

66.2 LReference

Pressure

275.8 barReference

227.5 barReference

Pump flow

212.0 lpmReference

174.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

196.8 lpmReference

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Steering press.

445.3 barReference

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Dimensions

Weight

42280 to 48788 poundsReference

44154 to 60047 poundsReference

Length

472 cmReference

6A dozer length

537 cmReference

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6SU dozer length

543 cmReference

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VPAT dozer length

566 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

317 cmReference

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Shipping weight

19178 kgReference

20028 kgReference

Operating weight

22130 kgReference

27237 kgReference

Gauge

193 cmReference

223 cmReference

Caterpillar D6 attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Batteries

2Reference

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Battery CCA

700Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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50Reference

Caterpillar D6 Tracks

Width

299 cmReference

337 cmReference

Length on ground

296 cmReference

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Area on ground

4.0 m²Reference

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Ground pressure

0.5 barReference

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LGP width

91 cmReference

LGP length on ground

324 cmReference

318 cmReference

LGP area on ground

6.5 m²Reference

5.8 m²Reference

LGP ground pressure

0.4 barReference

Caterpillar D7H attachments

Caterpillar D7H Tracks

Standard width

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55 cmReference

Standard length on ground

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289 cmReference

Standard area on ground

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3.2 m²Reference

Standard ground pressure

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0.7 barReference

XR width

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55 cmReference

XR length on ground

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306 cmReference

XR area on ground

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3.4 m²Reference

XR ground pressure

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0.7 barReference

Caterpillar D7H Height

Hood

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231 cmReference

ROPS

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342 cmReference

Exhaust

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330 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.