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Caterpillar

D6T

Crawler Dozer

Operating Weight
40,550 lb
Gross Power
213.0 hp
Net Power
185.0 hp
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight40,550 lb

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine ModelCat C9 ACERT
Displacement537 in³
Gross Power213.0 hp
Net Power185.0 hp
MakeCat
Bore4 in
Stroke6 in
Net Power - ISO 9249185.0 hp
Net Power - SAE J1349183.0 hp
Flywheel Power200.0 hp
Net Power - EU 80/1269185.0 hp
Net Power - Caterpillar185.0 hp

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Length - Track on Ground113 in
Drawbar Height (Center of Clevis) from Ground Face of Shoes23 in

Transmission

Transmission specifications
2 Forward3.2 mph
3 Forward5.3 mph
2 Reverse4.1 mph
3 Reverse6.8 mph
3.5 Reverse9.1 mph

Undercarriage

Undercarriage specifications
Ground Pressure9 psi
Grouser Height3 in

Service Refill Capacities

Service Refill Capacities specifications
Fuel Tank112.0 gal
Cooling System20.3 gal
Final Drive - Each3.6 gal
Hydraulic Tank13.6 gal
Engine Crankcase7.4 gal
Power Train38.5 gal
Pivot Shaft Compartment1.3 gal
Roller Frames - Each6.5 gal

Standards

Standards specifications
BrakesBrakes meet criterion SAE J/ISO 10265 MAR99

Ripper

Ripper specifications
Ripper TypeFixed Parallelogram
Number of Pockets3
Overall Beam Width87 in
Maximum Clearance Raised - Under Tip, Pinned in Bottom Hole20 in
Maximum Penetration20 in
Beam Cross Section216 254 mm 8.5 10 in
Weight - Each Additional Shank163 lb
Pry-Out Force20,137 lb
Maximum Penetration Force14,557 lb
Weight - With One Shank3,606 lb

Winch

Winch specifications
Drum Diameter10 in
Drum Width13 in
Weight2,600 lb
Flange Diameter20 in
Oil Capacity17.8 gal
Winch and Bracket Length48 in
Winch Case - Width38 in
Increased Tractor Length - STD20 in
Drum Capacity - 22 mm (0.88 in)3,480 in
Drum Capacity - 29 mm (1.13 in)2,640 in
Ferrule Size (O.D. Length)54 67 mm 2.10 2.63 in
Increased Tractor Length - LGP16 in
Drum Capacity - 25 mm (1.0 in)2,640 in
Increased Tractor Length - XL/XW20 in

Hydraulic Controls - Pump

Hydraulic Controls - Pump specifications
Ripper Cylinder Flow49.9 gal/min
Tilt Cylinder Flow21.1 gal/min

STD Option

STD Option specifications
Net Power185.0 hp
Gross Power213.0 hp
Operating Weight41,298 lb
Max Speed - Forward7.2 mph
Max Speed - Reverse9.1 mph
Displacement537 in³
Capacity5.21 yd³
Cooling System Fluid Capacity18.5 gal
Engine ModelC9 ACERT
Engine Oil Capacity7.4 gal
Final Drives Fluid Capacity3.6 gal
Fuel Capacity112.0 gal
Ground Clearance16 in
Ground Contact Area4,620 in³
Ground Pressure9 psi
Height45 in
Height - Top of Cab126 in
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity13.6 gal
Length of Track on Ground106 in
Length w/o Blade152 in
Number of Cylinders6
Number of Forward Gears3
Number of Reverse Gears3
Number of Shoes per Side39
Number of Track Rollers per Side6
Power Measured @1,850 rpm
Pump Flow Capacity49.9 gal/min
Relief Valve Pressure2,799 psi
Standard Shoe Size22 in
Track Pitch8 in
Transmission TypePowershift
Width165 in
Width Over Tracks96 in

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