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Caterpillar D6T vs Caterpillar D7G

Verdict: Caterpillar D6T vs Caterpillar D7G

The Caterpillar D6T and the Caterpillar D7G are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar D7G leads on rated power with 215 hp against 213 hp. Caterpillar D6T is the lighter machine (32,576 kg vs 33,600 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 1974). In short: choose the Caterpillar D7G for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar D6T if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
Caterpillar D6T Industrial Tractor
Caterpillar
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Caterpillar D7G Industrial Tractor
Caterpillar
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
213 hp
215 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
The D6T was rated at 200 net HP with XL, XW, or LGP undercarriage.Reference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Final drives
single-reduction planetaryReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
158.8 kWReference
160.3 kWReference
Engine (net)
138.0 kWReference
149.1 kWReference
Displacement
8.8 LReference
10.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 149 mmReference
121 x 152 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IIIReference
Power (net)
138.0 kWReference
149.1 kWReference
Power (gross)
158.8 kWReference
160.3 kWReference
Rated RPM
1850Reference
2000Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
24Reference
24Reference
Oil capacity
145.7 LReference
70.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
70.0 LReference
45.4 LReference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and reverseReference
3 forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
423.9 LReference
435.3 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
51.5 LReference
90.8 LReference
Type
power shiftReference
power shiftReference
Capacity
51.5 LReference
90.8 LReference
Pressure
244.4 barReference
168.9 barReference
Pump flow
188.9 lpmReference
227.1 lpmReference
Steering flow
179.0 lpmReference
Steering press.
417.0 barReference
Dimensions
Weight
32576 to 41298 poundsReference
33600 to 45100 poundsReference
Length
424 cmReference
419 cmReference
6S dozer length
490 cmReference
6A dozer length
500 cmReference
VPAT dozer length
528 cmReference
Width
320 cmReference
261 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
320 cmReference
325 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
314 cmReference
334 cmReference
Shipping weight
14776 kgReference
15240 kgReference
Operating weight
18732 kgReference
20457 kgReference
PA56 winch
1179 kgReference
Ripper
1635 kgReference
Gauge
228 cmReference
198 cmReference
7S dozer length
528 cmReference
7U dozer length
576 cmReference
7A dozer length
548 cmReference
Caterpillar D6T attachments
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
150Reference
50Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
Caterpillar D7G attachments
Caterpillar D7G Tracks
Length on ground
271 cmReference
Area on ground
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.

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