Compare/Caterpillar D6D SA Special Application vs Caterpillar D7C

Caterpillar D6D SA Special Application vs Caterpillar D7C

Verdict: Caterpillar D6D SA Special Application vs Caterpillar D7C

The Caterpillar D6D SA Special Application and the Caterpillar D7C are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar D6D SA Special Application leads on rated power with 165 hp against 128 hp. Caterpillar D7C is the lighter machine (25,970 kg vs 28,500 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar D6D SA Special Application holds more fuel (435.3 L vs 321.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Caterpillar D6D SA Special Application is the newer design (1977 vs 1955). In short: choose the Caterpillar D6D SA Special Application for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar D7C 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

165 hp

128 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

321.7 LReference

Engine (net)

123.0 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

93.2 kWReference

76.1 kWReference

Displacement

10.5 LReference

13.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

121 x 152 mmReference

146 x 203 mmReference

Power (net)

123.0 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

1200Reference

Starter

electricReference

gasoline pony engineReference

Starter volts

24Reference

6Reference

Oil capacity

98.4 LReference

40.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

37.9 LReference

64.4 LReference

Engine

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95.4 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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77.3 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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90.8 kWReference

Power

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95.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Belt power (max)

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90.8 kWReference

Max power

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77.3 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 4 reverseReference

5 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

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metallic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

gearReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

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Pump flow

90.8 lpmReference

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Dimensions

Weight

28500 to 29000 poundsReference

25970 to 26930 poundsReference

Length

396 cmReference

425 cmReference

Shipping weight

12927 kgReference

11779 kgReference

Operating weight

13154 kgReference

12215 kgReference

Gauge

187 cmReference

Height (hood)

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206 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 D6D 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 D6D SA Height

Hood

190 cmReference

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ROPS

287 cmReference

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Cab

314 cmReference

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Exhaust

313 cmReference

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Caterpillar D7C Tracks

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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36.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

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11923 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.