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Caterpillar D6 vs Jeep CJ-3B
Verdict: Caterpillar D6 vs Jeep CJ-3B
The Caterpillar D6 and the Jeep CJ-3B are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 75 hp. Jeep CJ-3B is the lighter machine (923 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 holds more fuel (181.7 L vs 39.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Jeep CJ-3B is the newer design (1954 vs 1941). 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Jeep
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
75 hp
75 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
JeepReference
Diesel 5-speed crawler1960Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 747 fileReference
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) with a two-speed Spicer transfer case.Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
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Steering
manual clutchReference
manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
181.7 LReference
39.7 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
55.8 kWReference
20.2 kWReference
Belt (tested)
69.0 kWReference
26.3 kWReference
Displacement
8.6 LReference
2.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
114 x 140 mmReference
79 x 111 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Rated RPM
1600Reference
2400Reference
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
26.3 kWReference
Max power
55.8 kWReference
20.2 kWReference
Engine
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55.9 kWReference
Plows
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2 (12-inch)Reference
Power
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55.9 kWReference
Fuel system
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carburetorReference
Compression
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6.9:1Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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6Reference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
sliding gearReference
Gears
5 forward and 4 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
mechanical dry discReference
Transmission
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Borg-Warner T-90Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
217 cmReference
203 cmReference
Weight
16695 to 17330 poundsReference
923 kgReference
Length
378 cmReference
330 cmReference
Height (hood)
191 cmReference
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Shipping weight
7860 kgReference
923 kgReference
Ground clearance
31 cmReference
20 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
35 cmReference
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Gauge
187 cmReference
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Front tire
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6x16Reference
Rear tire
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6x16Reference
Ag front
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6x16Reference
Ag rear
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6x16Reference
Height
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169 cmReference
Max weight
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1332 kgReference
Front tread
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122 cmReference
Rear tread
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122 cmReference
Capacities
Diameter
33 cmReference
20 cmReference
Width
240 cmReference
20 cmReference
RPM
913Reference
1550Reference
Speed
975.36 meters/minReference
989.38 meters/minReference
Caterpillar D6 Tracks
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
25.4 l/hourReference
12.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
8022 kgReference
1050 kgReference
Fuel use
23.1 l/hourReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
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IReference
Rear PTO
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optionalReference
Rear PTO Type
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540 (1.375)Reference
Links
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery volts
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6Reference
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.