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Caterpillar D6R Series III vs Caterpillar D6T
Verdict: Caterpillar D6R Series III vs Caterpillar D6T
The Caterpillar D6R Series III and the Caterpillar D6T are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 213 hp. Caterpillar D6R Series III is the lighter machine (32,426 kg vs 32,576 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar D6T is the newer design (2006 vs 1995). 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
213 hp
213 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
The D6R Series III was rated at 200 net HP with XL, XW, or LGP undercarriage.Reference
The D6T was rated at 200 net HP with XL, XW, or LGP undercarriage.Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Final drives
single-reduction planetaryReference
single-reduction planetaryReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
158.8 kWReference
158.8 kWReference
Engine (net)
138.0 kWReference
138.0 kWReference
Displacement
8.8 LReference
8.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 149 mmReference
112 x 149 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IIIReference
Tier IIIReference
Power (net)
138.0 kWReference
138.0 kWReference
Power (gross)
158.8 kWReference
158.8 kWReference
Rated RPM
1850Reference
1850Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
24Reference
24Reference
Oil capacity
145.7 LReference
145.7 LReference
Coolant capacity
70.0 LReference
70.0 LReference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and reverseReference
3 forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
423.9 LReference
423.9 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
51.5 LReference
51.5 LReference
Type
power shiftReference
power shiftReference
Capacity
51.5 LReference
51.5 LReference
Pressure
420.0 barReference
244.4 barReference
Pump flow
216.9 lpmReference
188.9 lpmReference
Steering flow
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179.0 lpmReference
Steering press.
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417.0 barReference
Dimensions
Weight
32426 to 41148 poundsReference
32576 to 41298 poundsReference
Length
424 cmReference
424 cmReference
6S dozer length
490 cmReference
490 cmReference
6A dozer length
500 cmReference
500 cmReference
6SU dozer length
510 cmReference
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VPAT dozer length
528 cmReference
528 cmReference
Width
320 cmReference
320 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
320 cmReference
320 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
314 cmReference
314 cmReference
Shipping weight
14708 kgReference
14776 kgReference
Operating weight
18664 kgReference
18732 kgReference
Gauge
228 cmReference
228 cmReference
PA56 winch
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1179 kgReference
Ripper
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1635 kgReference
Caterpillar D6R attachments
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
95Reference
150Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Caterpillar D6R Tracks
Standard width
55 cmReference
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Standard length on ground
266 cmReference
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Standard area on ground
3.0 m²Reference
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Standard ground pressure
0.6 barReference
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XL width
55 cmReference
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XL length on ground
287 cmReference
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XL area on ground
3.2 m²Reference
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XL ground pressure
0.6 barReference
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XW width
76 cmReference
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XW length on ground
287 cmReference
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XW area on ground
4.4 m²Reference
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XW ground pressure
0.5 barReference
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LGP width
91 cmReference
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LGP length on ground
327 cmReference
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LGP area on ground
6.0 m²Reference
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LGP ground pressure
0.4 barReference
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Caterpillar D6T attachments
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.