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Caterpillar D6 XE vs Caterpillar D7G
Verdict: Caterpillar D6 XE vs Caterpillar D7G
The Caterpillar D6 XE and the Caterpillar D7G are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 215 hp. Caterpillar D7G is the lighter machine (33,600 kg vs 42,280 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar D6 XE is the newer design (2019 vs 1974). 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
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Variants
D6
power shiftReference
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D6 XE
electric driveReference
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Engine
Engine (net)
160.3 kWReference
149.1 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
119.3 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
149.1 kWReference
Rated RPM
1700Reference
2000Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
24Reference
24Reference
Oil capacity
210.1 LReference
70.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
76.8 LReference
45.4 LReference
Engine (gross)
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160.3 kWReference
Power (gross)
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160.3 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
3 forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
340.7 LReference
435.3 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
28.0 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
59.8 LReference
90.8 LReference
Type
electric driveReference
power shiftReference
Capacity
59.8 LReference
90.8 LReference
Pressure
275.8 barReference
168.9 barReference
Pump flow
212.0 lpmReference
227.1 lpmReference
Steering flow
238.5 lpmReference
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Steering press.
445.3 barReference
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Dimensions
Weight
42280 to 48788 poundsReference
33600 to 45100 poundsReference
Length
472 cmReference
419 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
325 cmReference
Shipping weight
19178 kgReference
15240 kgReference
Operating weight
22130 kgReference
20457 kgReference
Gauge
193 cmReference
198 cmReference
7S dozer length
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528 cmReference
7U dozer length
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576 cmReference
7A dozer length
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548 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
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334 cmReference
Caterpillar D6 XE attachments
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Batteries
2Reference
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Battery CCA
700Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Charging amps
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50Reference
Caterpillar D6 XE Tracks
Width
299 cmReference
261 cmReference
Length on ground
296 cmReference
271 cmReference
Area on ground
4.0 m²Reference
2.8 m²Reference
Ground pressure
0.6 barReference
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LGP width
91 cmReference
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LGP length on ground
324 cmReference
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LGP area on ground
6.5 m²Reference
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LGP ground pressure
0.4 barReference
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Caterpillar D7G attachments
Caterpillar D7G 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.