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Caterpillar D6H vs Caterpillar D6H Series II
Verdict: Caterpillar D6H vs Caterpillar D6H Series II
The Caterpillar D6H and the Caterpillar D6H Series II are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 179 hp. Caterpillar D6H is the lighter machine (30,359 kg vs 32,500 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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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Caterpillar
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Caterpillar
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
179 hp
179 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
single-reduction planetaryReference
single-reduction planetaryReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
133.5 kWReference
133.5 kWReference
Engine (net)
123.0 kWReference
123.0 kWReference
Displacement
10.5 LReference
10.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
121 x 152 mmReference
121 x 152 mmReference
Power (net)
123.0 kWReference
123.0 kWReference
Power (gross)
133.5 kWReference
133.5 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
direct injectionReference
Rated RPM
1800Reference
1800Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
24Reference
24Reference
Oil capacity
27.6 LReference
143.9 LReference
Coolant capacity
37.9 LReference
37.9 LReference
Transmission
Type
power shiftReference
power shiftReference
Gears
3 forward and reverseReference
3 forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
321.7 LReference
336.9 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
72.7 LReference
47.3 LReference
Capacity
72.7 LReference
47.3 LReference
Pump flow
166.5 lpmReference
196.1 lpmReference
Pressure
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198.0 barReference
Dimensions
Weight
30359 to 37377 poundsReference
32500 to 39325 poundsReference
Length
406 cmReference
406 cmReference
6S dozer length
500 cmReference
500 cmReference
6A dozer length
520 cmReference
520 cmReference
6SU dozer length
535 cmReference
528 cmReference
Width
259 cmReference
264 cmReference
Shipping weight
13770 kgReference
14742 kgReference
Operating weight
16954 kgReference
17837 kgReference
Gauge
187 cmReference
187 cmReference
Caterpillar D6H attachments
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
50Reference
50Reference
Caterpillar D6H Tracks
6-roller width
60 cmReference
60 cmReference
6-roller length on ground
262 cmReference
262 cmReference
6-roller area on ground
3.2 m²Reference
3.2 m²Reference
6-roller ground pressure
0.5 barReference
0.5 barReference
7-roller width
60 cmReference
60 cmReference
7-roller length on ground
278 cmReference
278 cmReference
7-roller area on ground
3.4 m²Reference
3.4 m²Reference
7-roller ground pressure
0.5 barReference
0.5 barReference
XR width
—
60 cmReference
XR length on ground
—
283 cmReference
XR area on ground
—
3.5 m²Reference
XR ground pressure
—
0.5 barReference
Caterpillar D6H Height
Hood
205 cmReference
205 cmReference
ROPS
311 cmReference
312 cmReference
Exhaust
302 cmReference
302 cmReference
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.