Compare/Caterpillar D6H Series II vs Caterpillar D7E

Caterpillar D6H Series II vs Caterpillar D7E

Verdict: Caterpillar D6H Series II vs Caterpillar D7E

The Caterpillar D6H Series II and the Caterpillar D7E are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar D6H Series II leads on rated power with 179 hp against 160 hp. Caterpillar D6H Series II is the lighter machine (32,500 kg vs 32,590 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar D6H Series II is the newer design (1985 vs 1961). In short: choose the Caterpillar D6H Series II for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar D7E 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

179 hp

160 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaterpillarReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

liquid-cooledReference

Drive

crawlerReference

Final drives

single-reduction planetaryReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

133.5 kWReference

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Engine (net)

123.0 kWReference

119.3 kWReference

Displacement

10.5 LReference

13.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

121 x 152 mmReference

146 x 203 mmReference

Power (net)

123.0 kWReference

119.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

133.5 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Rated RPM

1800Reference

1200Reference

Starter

electricReference

gasoline pony engineReference

Starter volts

24Reference

12Reference

Oil capacity

143.9 LReference

117.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

37.9 LReference

79.5 LReference

Fuel tank

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435.3 LReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Transmission

Gears

3 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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wet discReference

Capacities

Fuel

336.9 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

47.3 LReference

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Type

power shiftReference

Capacity

47.3 LReference

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Pressure

198.0 barReference

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Pump flow

196.1 lpmReference

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Dimensions

Weight

32500 to 39325 poundsReference

32590 to 33130 poundsReference

Length

406 cmReference

447 cmReference

6S dozer length

500 cmReference

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6A dozer length

520 cmReference

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6SU dozer length

528 cmReference

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Width

264 cmReference

256 cmReference

Shipping weight

14742 kgReference

15027 kgReference

Operating weight

17837 kgReference

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Gauge

187 cmReference

198 cmReference

Height (hood)

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218 cmReference

Ground clearance

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38 cmReference

Caterpillar D6H attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

50Reference

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Caterpillar D6H Tracks

6-roller width

60 cmReference

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6-roller length on ground

262 cmReference

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6-roller area on ground

3.2 m²Reference

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6-roller ground pressure

0.5 barReference

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7-roller width

60 cmReference

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7-roller length on ground

278 cmReference

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7-roller area on ground

3.4 m²Reference

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7-roller ground pressure

0.5 barReference

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XR width

60 cmReference

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XR length on ground

283 cmReference

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XR area on ground

3.5 m²Reference

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XR ground pressure

0.5 barReference

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Caterpillar D6H Height

Hood

205 cmReference

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ROPS

312 cmReference

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Exhaust

302 cmReference

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Caterpillar D7E Tracks

Length on ground

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271 cmReference

Area on ground

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2.8 m²Reference

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.