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Caterpillar D6 vs Caterpillar Fifty

Verdict: Caterpillar D6 vs Caterpillar Fifty

The Caterpillar D6 and the Caterpillar 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 Fifty is the lighter machine (8,275 kg vs 16,695 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 (1941 vs 1931). In short: choose the Caterpillar D6 for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar Fifty 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

75 hp

64 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaterpillarReference

Diesel 5-speed crawler1960Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 747 fileReference

13.6L diesel (1000 rpm) 4-speed crawlerAugust 29 - September 16, 1935Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 241 fileReference

Drive

crawlerReference

Steering

manual clutchReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

181.7 LReference

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Drawbar (tested)

55.8 kWReference

48.0 kWReference

Belt (tested)

69.0 kWReference

53.5 kWReference

Displacement

8.6 LReference

13.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 140 mmReference

146 x 203 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Rated RPM

1600Reference

1000Reference

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

53.5 kWReference

Max power

55.8 kWReference

48.0 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

5 forward and 4 reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

217 cmReference

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Weight

16695 to 17330 poundsReference

8275 kgReference

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

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Capacities

Diameter

33 cmReference

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Width

240 cmReference

38 cmReference

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

19.3 l/hourReference

Max pull

8022 kgReference

6119 kgReference

Fuel use

23.1 l/hourReference

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Caterpillar Fifty 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.