SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar D6T vs Caterpillar D6R III
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar D6T and the Caterpillar D6R III. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar D6T158.8 kW (213 HP)
Caterpillar D6R III158.8 kW (213 HP)
| Specification | Caterpillar D6T Crawler Dozers | Caterpillar D6R IIICrawler Dozers |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Crawler Dozer | Crawler Dozer |
| Horsepower | 158.8 kW (213 HP) | 158.8 kW (213 HP) |
| Operating Weight | 18393.2 kg (40550 lbs) | — |
| Pump Flow | 188.9 LPM (49.9 GPM) | — |
| Engine Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar |
| Engine Model | C9 ACERT | C9 ACERT |
| Gross Power | 158.8 kW (213 HP) | 158.8 kW (213 HP) |
| Net Power | 138.0 kW (185 HP) | 138.0 kW (185 HP) |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 | — |
| Displacement | 8799.9 cc (537 cu in.) | 8799.9 cc (537 cu in.) |
| Bore | 11.2 cm (4.4 in.) | 11.2 cm (4.4 in.) |
| Stroke | 15.0 cm (5.9 in.) | 15.0 cm (5.9 in.) |
| Power Measured RPM | 1850 RPM | — |
| Transmission Type | PowerShift | — |
| Number of Forward Gears | 3 | — |
| Number of Reverse Gears | 3 | — |
| Max Speed Forward | 11.6 km/h (7.2 mph) | — |
| Max Speed Reverse | 14.6 km/h (9.1 mph) | — |
| 2-Speed Forward | 5.1 km/h (3.2 mph) | 6.6 km/h (4.1 mph) |
| 2-Speed Reverse | 6.6 km/h (4.1 mph) | 8.4 km/h (5.2 mph) |
| 3-Speed Forward | 8.5 km/h (5.3 mph) | 11.4 km/h (7.1 mph) |
| 3-Speed Reverse | 10.9 km/h (6.8 mph) | 14.6 km/h (9.1 mph) |
| 3.5-Speed Reverse | 14.6 km/h (9.1 mph) | — |
| Ground Pressure | 0.6 bar (8.8 psi) | 0.5 bar (6.8 psi) |
| Fuel Capacity | 424.0 l (112 gal) | — |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 28.0 l (7.4 gal) | 28.0 l (7.4 gal) |
| Cooling System Capacity | 70.0 l (18.5 gal) | — |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 51.5 l (13.6 gal) | 51.5 l (13.6 gal) |
| Final Drives Capacity | 13.6 l (3.6 gal) | 13.6 l (3.6 gal) |
| Power Train Capacity | 145.7 l (38.5 gal) | 145.7 l (38.5 gal) |
| Pump type | Hydraulic | Hydraulic |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow | 188.9 LPM (49.9 GPM) | — |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 193.0 bar (2799 psi) | — |
| Cab Height | 320.0 cm (126.0 in.) | — |
| Width Over Track | 243.8 cm (96.0 in.) | 221.0 cm (87 in.) |
| Length without Blade | 387.1 cm (152.4 in.) | — |
| Length of Track on Ground | 268.2 cm (105.6 in.) | 266.4 cm (104.9 in.) |
| Winch Case Width | 97.5 cm (38.4 in.) | 97.5 cm (38.4 in.) |
| Winch and Bracket Length | 120.9 cm (47.6 in.) | 120.9 cm (47.6 in.) |
| Drum Width | 33.0 cm (13 in.) | 33.0 cm (13 in.) |
| Drum Diameter | 25.4 cm (10 in.) | 25.4 cm (10 in.) |
| Flange Diameter | 50.3 cm (19.8 in.) | 50.3 cm (19.8 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 39.6 cm (15.6 in.) | 39.6 cm (15.6 in.) |
| Ground Contact Area | 75708.4 cm³ (4620 cu in.) | — |
| No of Shoes Per Side | 39 | — |
| No of Track Rollers Per Side | 6 | — |
| Shoe Size | 55.9 cm (22 in.) | — |
| Type Ripper | Fixed Parallelogram | Fixed Parallelogram |
| No of Pockets | 3 | 3 |
| Max. Penetration | 50.0 cm (19.7 in.) | 50.0 cm (19.7 in.) |
| Max. Penetration Force | 6602.9 kg (14557 lbs) | 6602.9 kg (14557 lbs) |
| Grouser Height | 6.6 cm (2.6 in.) | 6.6 cm (2.6 in.) |
| Weight (Operating) | 18393.2 kg (40550 lbs) | — |
| Weight(Each Additional Shank) | 73.9 kg (163 lbs) | 73.9 kg (163 lbs) |
| Weight (With One Shank) | 1635.7 kg (3606 lbs) | 1635.7 kg (3606 lbs) |
| Track Pitch | 20.3 cm (8 in.) | — |
| 1-Speed Forward | — | 3.7 km/h (2.3 mph) |
| 1-Speed Reverse | — | 4.8 km/h (3 mph) |
| Track Gauge | — | 189.0 cm (74.4 in.) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.