Overview
The Caterpillar D6N is a crawler tractor listed in the Heavy Equipment Hub equipment database with structured specifications for comparison, research, and machine selection. Key specification points include engine power of 145 hp, operating weight of 34,361 lb, working depth of 21.20 ft and fuel capacity of 79.0 gal. This model can be reviewed for pulling power, implement matching, agricultural operations, and equipment comparison. Use the full specifications table to compare the Caterpillar D6N against similar crawler tractor models by power, weight, capacity, dimensions, speed, and other technical values.
Key Specifications
Operating Weight
34,361
lb
Net Power
145
hp
Overall Width
38.40
ft
Full Specifications
165 specs
Dimensions
Capacity - Lgp Vpat
5.10
Capacity - Lgp Vpat - Foldable
5.10
Capacity - Xl Su
5.60
Capacity - Xl Vpat
4.30
Ground Clearance
1.40 ft / 0.43 m
Height to Top of Cab
10.12 ft / 3.08 m
Length of Track on Ground
8.37 ft / 2.55 m
Overall Width
38.40 ft / 11.70 m
Width - Lgp Vpat
13.42 ft / 4.09 m
Width - Lgp Vpat - Foldable
13.42 ft / 4.09 m
Width - Xl Su
10.33 ft / 3.15 m
Width - Xl Vpat
10.75 ft / 3.28 m
Width Over Tracks
8.18 ft / 2.49 m
Engine
0.5 Forward
1.60
0.5 Forward (Eu)
1.50
0.5 Reverse
1.90
0.5 Reverse (Eu)
1.80
0.7 Forward
1.70
0.7 Forward (Eu)
1.60
0.7 Reverse
2.10
0.7 Reverse (Eu)
1.90
1.0 Forward
2.10
1.0 Forward (Eu)
1.90
1.0 Reverse
2.50
1.0 Reverse (Eu)
2.20
1.5 Forward
2.70
1.5 Reverse
3.40
1.7 Forward
3
1.7 Reverse
3.70
2.0 Forward
3.60
2.0 Reverse
4.40
2.5 Forward
4.70
2.5 Reverse
5.90
2.7 Forward
5.20
2.7 Reverse
6.50
3.0 Forward
6.10
3.0 Reverse
7.60
Bore
4.10 in / 104 mm
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
10.80 gal / 40.9 L
Def Tank
5 gal / 18.9 L
Displacement
433 cu in / 7.1 L
Drum Diameter
10 in / 254 mm
Drum Width
12.40 ft / 3.78 m
Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/Korea Tier 4 Final
Engine Make
2236
Engine Model
3126 DITAAC
Engine Power - Maximum - At 2,200 Rpm - Iso 14396
178 hp / 132.7 kW
Engine Power - Maximum - At 2,200 Rpm - Iso 14396 (Din)
180 hp / 134.2 kW
Engine Power - Maximum - At 2,200 Rpm - Sae J1995
182 hp / 135.7 kW
Final Drives Fluid Capacity
1.90 gal / 7.2 L
Flywheel Power
166 hp / 123.8 kW
Fuel Capacity
79 gal / 299.0 L
Fuel Tank
73.20 gal / 277.1 L
Height
47.10 in / 1,196 mm
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity
7.80 gal / 29.5 L
Hydraulic Tank
7.80 gal / 29.5 L
Lgp Vpat - Blade
2,720 in / 69,088 mm
Lgp Vpat - Foldable
3,287
Lgp Vpat - Landfill
3,166
Max Speed - Forward
6.30 mph / 10.1 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse
7.40 mph / 11.9 km/h
Maximum Drawbar Pull - 1.0 Forward
71,939 lb / 32,631 kg
Maximum Drawbar Pull - 2.0 Forward
44,512 lb / 20,190 kg
Maximum Drawbar Pull - 3.0 Forward
25,403 lb / 11,523 kg
Multi-Shank Ripper - With 3 Shanks
2,959
Net Power
145 hp / 108.1 kW
Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Iso 9249/Sae J1349
166 hp / 123.8 kW
Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Iso 9249/Sae J1349 (Din)
168 hp / 125.3 kW
Note (1)
3
Note (3)
All non-road Tier 4 Interim and Final, Stage IIIB and IV, and Korea Tier 4 Final diesel engines are required to use only Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuels containing 15 ppm EPA/10 ppm EU (mg/kg) su
Number of Forward Gears
3
Number of Reverse Gears
3
Operating Weight
34,361 lb / 15,586 kg
Operating Weight - Lgp
40,446 lb / 18,346 kg
Operating Weight - Lgp Waste Handler
44,749 lb / 20,298 kg
Operating Weight - Xl
36,943 lb / 16,757 kg
Operating Weight - Xl Fine Grading
38,162 lb / 17,310 kg
Operating Weight - Xl Waste Handler
40,818 lb / 18,515 kg
Power Train
42.30
Shipping Weight - Lgp
39,339 lb / 17,844 kg
Shipping Weight - Lgp Waste Handler
43,642 lb / 19,796 kg
Shipping Weight - Xl
36,153 lb / 16,399 kg
Shipping Weight - Xl Fine Grading
37,373 lb / 16,952 kg
Shipping Weight - Xl Waste Handler
40,029 lb / 18,157 kg
Stroke
5.30 in / 135 mm
Width
10.80 ft / 3.29 m
Xl Su - Blade
5,732 in / 145,593 mm
Xl Vpat Blade
2,341 in / 59,461 mm
Xl Vpat Foldable
2,762
Xl Vpat Landfill
2,912
Hydraulics
Capacity
4.20 yd³ / 3.21 m³
Cutting Depth
21.20 ft / 6.46 m
Fops
FOPS (Falling Object Protective Structure) meets ISO 3449-2005 Level II.
Rops
ROPS (Rollover Protective Structure) offered by Caterpillar for the machine meets ROPS criteria ISO 3471:2008.
Other
0.5 m/s2 (1.6 ft/s2)
7,096
2.5 m/s2 (8.2 ft/s2)
25,398
Angle Cylinder Flow - Vpat
33.50 gal/min / 126.8 L/min
Brakes
Brakes meet the standard ISO 10265:2008.
Cooling System
10.60 gal / 40.1 L
Drum Capacity - 22 Mm (0.88 In)
288.80
Each Additional Shank
172
Engine Crankcase
4.50 gal / 17.0 L
Final Drive - Each
1.8
Flange Diameter
19.80 in / 503 mm
Lift Cylinder Flow
33.50 gal/min / 126.8 L/min
Maximum Bare Drum - Line Pull*
69,200 lb / 31,389 kg
Maximum Full Drum - Line Pull*
44,410 lb / 20,144 kg
Maximum Implement Operating Pressure
3,640 psi / 251.0 bar
Maximum Steering Operating Pressure
6,556 psi / 452.0 bar
Oil Capacity
19.60 gal / 74.2 L
Pump Output - Implement
33.50 gal/min / 126.8 L/min
Pump Output - Steering
36.20 gal/min / 137.0 L/min
Ripper Cylinder Flow
33.50 gal/min / 126.8 L/min
Rope Diameter - Recommended
0.90 in / 23 mm
Sound And Vibration - Cab
1
Sound Level Information (1)
The operator Equivalent Sound Pressure Level (Leq) is 81.5 dB(A) when ANSI/SAE J1166 FEB2008 is used to measure the value for an enclosed cab. The measurement was conducted at 100% of the maximum engi
Sound Levels - Maximum Sound Power Level - 2000/14/Ec
110
Sustainability - Sound And Vibration Levels
88
Tilt Cylinder Flow
23.80 gal/min / 90.1 L/min
Weight*
2,814 lb / 1,276 kg
Winch And Bracket Length
45.10 in / 1,146 mm
Winch Case - Width
38.40 ft / 11.70 m
Winch Model
55
Undercarriage
Ground Contact Area
4,822 in² / 31,109.6 cm²
Ground Contact Area* - Lgp
8,928
Ground Contact Area* - Xl
5,518
Ground Contact Area* - Xl - Fine Grading
6,479
Ground Pressure
7 psi / 0.5 bar
Ground Pressure - Lgp*
5 psi / 0.3 bar
Ground Pressure - Xl*
7 psi / 0.5 bar
Ground Pressure* - Xl - Fine Grading
6 psi / 0.4 bar
Grouser Height - Lgp
2.21 ft / 0.67 m
Grouser Height - Xl
2.60 ft / 0.79 m
Grouser Height - Xl - Fine Grading
2.60 ft / 0.79 m
Maximum Clearance Raised - Shank Tip
24.50 ft / 7.47 m
Maximum Penetration - Lgp
15.60
Maximum Penetration - Xl
20.20
Maximum Penetration Force - Lgp
9,667 lb / 4,385 kg
Maximum Penetration Force - Xl
11,600 lb / 5,262 kg
Maximum Pry-Out Force - Lgp
38,217 lb / 17,335 kg
Maximum Pry-Out Force - Xl
47,480 lb / 21,537 kg
Note (1)
16,754
Number Of Pockets
3
Number Of Shoes Per Side
40
Number of Track Rollers per Side
7
Overall Beam Width
86.70 in / 2,202 mm
Pocket Spacing
3.30
Shank Gauge
6.60
Shoe Width - Lgp
33.10 ft / 10.09 m
Shoe Width - Xl
24 ft / 7.32 m
Shoe Width - Xl - Fine Grading
24 ft / 7.32 m
Shoes/Side - Lgp
46
Shoes/Side - Xl
40
Shoes/Side - Xl - Fine Grading
46
Track Gauge
6.21 ft / 1.89 m
Track Gauge - Lgp
85 ft / 25.91 m
Track Gauge - Xl
74.41 ft / 22.68 m
Track Gauge - Xl - Fine Grading
74.41 ft / 22.68 m
Track On Ground - Lgp
122.40
Track On Ground - Xl
102.60
Track On Ground - Xl - Fine Grading
122.40
Track Rollers/Side - Lgp
8
Track Rollers/Side - Xl
7
Track Rollers/Side - Xl - Fine Grading
8
Weight - With Three Shanks
3,444 lb / 1,562 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the operating weight of the Caterpillar D6N? +
The Caterpillar D6N has an operating weight of 34,361 lb (15,586 kg). This places it in a class suited for crawler tractor applications where ground pressure and transport weight are key considerations.
How powerful is the Caterpillar D6N engine? +
The Caterpillar D6N produces 145 hp (108.1 kW) of engine power. This output is typical for its weight class and designed to handle demanding Crawler Tractor work cycles efficiently.
How does the Caterpillar D6N compare to similar Crawler Tractor models? +
You can compare the Caterpillar D6N side by side with any other model using the Heavy Equipment Hub compare tool. Key comparison points include engine power, operating weight, digging depth, hydraulic flow, and overall dimensions.