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Caterpillar D6D SA Special Application

Caterpillar D6D SA Special Application — Agricultural Crawler tractor · 165 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Caterpillar D6D SA Special Application is a tractor model with a rating of 165 hp, positioning it among the more powerful machines in its class. Manufactured between 1977 and 1991, this model features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with a 6-speed gearbox and a tracked undercarriage. The listed weight is 28,500 to 29,000 pounds. It is designed for use on areas of approximately 600–1,500 acres.

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Rated power
165 hp
Weight
28500 to 29000 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
47 rows
Recorded power
165 hp
Recorded weight
12927 kg
Transmissions
6-speed gear
Production years
1977-1991
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerCaterpillarReference
Agricultural Crawler tractorReference
Original price was $104,120 in 1985Reference
DrivecrawlerReference
Four-post ROPS. Cab available with air-conditioning.Reference

Engine

Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank435.3 LReference
Engine (net)123.0 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)93.2 kWReference
Caterpillar 3306Reference
turbocharged dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Displacement10.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke121 x 152 mmReference
Power (net)123.0 kWReference
Fuel systemdirect injectionReference
Rated RPM2000Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts24Reference
Oil capacity27.4 LReference
Coolant capacity37.9 LReference

Transmission

6-speed gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears6 forward and 4 reverseReference
Oil capacity98.4 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Typeopen centerReference
Pressure155.1 barReference
Pump flow90.8 lpmReference

Dimensions

Weight28500 to 29000 poundsReference
20-inch tracksReference
Length396 cmReference
Width238 cmReference
Shipping weight12927 kgReference
Operating weight13154 kgReference
Gauge187 cmReference

Electrical

Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps50Reference
Batteries2Reference
Battery volts12Reference

Caterpillar D6D SA Tracks

Width50 cmReference
Length on ground236 cmReference
Area on ground2.4 m²Reference

Caterpillar D6D SA Height

Hood190 cmReference
ROPS287 cmReference
Cab314 cmReference
Exhaust313 cmReference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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