Compare/Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application vs Caterpillar D7D

Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application vs Caterpillar D7D

Verdict: Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application vs Caterpillar D7D

The Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application and the Caterpillar D7D are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application leads on rated power with 140 hp against 110 hp. Caterpillar D7D is the lighter machine (11,036 kg vs 11,838 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application holds more fuel (435.3 L vs 246.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application is the newer design (1970 vs 1959). In short: choose the Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar D7D 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

140 hp

110 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaterpillarReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Drive

crawlerReference

Steering

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manual clutchesReference

Engine

Fuel tank

435.3 LReference

246.0 LReference

Engine

104.4 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

93.2 kWReference

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Displacement

10.5 LReference

13.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

121 x 152 mmReference

146 x 203 mmReference

Power

104.4 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

1200Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

24Reference

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Oil capacity

98.4 LReference

37.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

37.9 LReference

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Drawbar (tested)

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81.9 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Compression

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15.7:1Reference

Starter type

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2-cylinder pony engineReference

Max power

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81.9 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 4 reverseReference

5 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry metallic discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

gearReference

Pressure

137.9 barReference

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Pump flow

84.0 lpmReference

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Dimensions

Weight

11838 kgReference

11036 kgReference

Length

396 cmReference

412 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

266 cmReference

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Shipping weight

11838 kgReference

11036 kgReference

Gauge

187 cmReference

Height (hood)

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203 cmReference

Ground clearance

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39 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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43 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

50Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Caterpillar D6C SA Tracks

Width

238 cmReference

246 cmReference

Length on ground

236 cmReference

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Area on ground

2.4 m²Reference

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Caterpillar D7D Tracks

Test results

Fuel use

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31.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

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12825 kgReference

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.