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Caterpillar D6 vs Caterpillar Diesel Fifty
Verdict: Caterpillar D6 vs Caterpillar Diesel Fifty
The Caterpillar D6 and the Caterpillar Diesel Fifty are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar D6 leads on rated power with 75 hp against 64 hp. Caterpillar D6 is the newer design (1941 vs 1933). In short: choose the Caterpillar D6 for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar Diesel Fifty 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
75 hp
64 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
Diesel 5-speed crawler1960Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 747 fileReference
1935Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Steering
manual clutchReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
181.7 LReference
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Drawbar (tested)
55.8 kWReference
47.7 kWReference
Belt (tested)
69.0 kWReference
53.7 kWReference
Displacement
8.6 LReference
13.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
114 x 140 mmReference
146 x 203 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
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Rated RPM
1600Reference
700Reference
Starter type
2-cylinder pony engineReference
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Oil capacity
36.0 LReference
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Coolant capacity
46.4 LReference
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Belt power (max)
69.0 kWReference
53.7 kWReference
Max power
55.8 kWReference
47.7 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
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Gears
5 forward and 4 reverseReference
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Clutch
dry discReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
217 cmReference
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Weight
16695 to 17330 poundsReference
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Length
378 cmReference
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Height (hood)
191 cmReference
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Shipping weight
7860 kgReference
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Ground clearance
31 cmReference
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Clearance (drawbar)
35 cmReference
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Gauge
187 cmReference
187 cmReference
Capacities
Diameter
33 cmReference
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Width
240 cmReference
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RPM
913Reference
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Speed
975.36 meters/minReference
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Caterpillar D6 Tracks
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
25.4 l/hourReference
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Max pull
8022 kgReference
5896 kgReference
Fuel use
23.1 l/hourReference
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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.