At a glance
Key specifications
Precision visual reference
Dimensions and working range
Published measurements for the stated configuration. Illustration not to scale.
Overall Size
Working Range
Measurements awaiting confirmation. See the exceptions below.
Reference details
Overall measurement views reviewed 2026-09-06. Illustrative artwork, not a scale drawing.
Current documented generation; confirm serial/PIN · North America
Canonical reference: heavyeq.ca/specs/dozers/caterpillar/d6/ · Printed from HeavyEQ.ca. Confirm the actual machine and current manufacturer documentation before transport or operation.
Dimension verification
First-party confirmation exception list
Overall length
No exact-generation value meeting the Version 32 source hierarchy is currently retained in the canonical record.
Published blade, undercarriage, shoe and rear-equipment reference configuration. · checked 2026-09-05Overall width
No exact-generation value meeting the Version 32 source hierarchy is currently retained in the canonical record.
Published blade, undercarriage, shoe and rear-equipment reference configuration. · checked 2026-09-05Overall height
No exact-generation value meeting the Version 32 source hierarchy is currently retained in the canonical record.
Published blade, undercarriage, shoe and rear-equipment reference configuration. · checked 2026-09-05Blade width
No exact-generation value meeting the Version 32 source hierarchy is currently retained in the canonical record.
Published blade, undercarriage, shoe and rear-equipment reference configuration. · checked 2026-09-05Length with blade
No exact-generation value meeting the Version 32 source hierarchy is currently retained in the canonical record.
Published blade, undercarriage, shoe and rear-equipment reference configuration. · checked 2026-09-05Track gauge
No exact-generation value meeting the Version 32 source hierarchy is currently retained in the canonical record.
Published blade, undercarriage, shoe and rear-equipment reference configuration. · checked 2026-09-05Shoe width
No exact-generation value meeting the Version 32 source hierarchy is currently retained in the canonical record.
Published blade, undercarriage, shoe and rear-equipment reference configuration. · checked 2026-09-05Ground clearance
No exact-generation value meeting the Version 32 source hierarchy is currently retained in the canonical record.
Published blade, undercarriage, shoe and rear-equipment reference configuration. · checked 2026-09-05Year, generation & configuration
Model generation and configuration
- Generation / series
- Current D6 product page
- Applicable region
- United States / North American reference
- Year handling
- Confirm the serial/PIN and production year when matching an individual machine to this reference.
Model identity
Model family, generation & status
- Model family
- Caterpillar D6
- Generation / record
- Current D6 product page
- Product status
- Current manufacturer model — status checked September 2026
- Regional scope
- United States / North American reference
No verified lineage relationship published. HeavyEQ reviewed first-party sources and did not force a predecessor or successor from model numbering.
United States / North American reference
Verified specifications
Values retain their cited source, verification status and original publication basis. Imperial is presented first while manufacturer-published dual units and configuration context remain attached to every value.| Specification | Imperial | Metric | Standard / configuration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 50,733 lb | 23,012 kg | LGP VPAT reference shown on product pageManufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Blade capacity | 5.9 yd³ | 4.5 m³ | LGP 30-in VPAT configurationManufacturer verified | Caterpillar |
| Ground pressure | 5.9 psi | 41 kPa | LGP 30-in VPAT configurationManufacturer verified | Caterpillar |
What the specifications mean
The displayed LGP VPAT example is one arrangement. Compare shoe width, blade and rear implements together instead of mixing family table columns.
A construction-dozer family reference where push-arm, VPAT and LGP choices create materially different packages.
Alternatives worth comparing
These are research paths, not interchangeable configurations or a ranked winner.Caterpillar D5 Dozer
Blade, shoe and undercarriage selections change weight and pressure together. Do not pair the narrowest footprint with the lowest pressure from another configuration.
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The reference uses standard gauge, stated shoes and a straight blade. Angling the blade changes width and length, so choose the required posture before measuring.
ExploreConfiguration intelligence
Configurations & specification differences
These observations are scoped to the cited generation and region. They are not a list of valid option combinations.
| Record | Verified observation | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Undercarriage & track shoes | Push Arm and VPAT remain whole-machine builds rather than interchangeable labels. | Current D6 product pageUnited States / North American reference |
| Blade & rear equipment | 30-inch and 36-inch LGP shoes materially change width, pressure and weight. | Current D6 product pageUnited States / North American reference |
| Grade control & guarding | Ripper, winch, guarding and grade-control packages require machine-level verification. | Current D6 product pageUnited States / North American reference |
A brochure configuration is not an individual marketplace machine. Serial/PIN and build information are required for exact verification.
Used D6 inspection priorities
- Inspect the actual blade linkage, rear attachments and complete undercarriage; document the chosen configuration before pricing wear.
- Record the exact serial/PIN, installed options and inspection limitations. These are purchase inspection priorities, not claims of a model-specific failure pattern.
Configuration-aware inspection: these checks are triggered by machine category, installed configuration and technology package. Brochure-listed technology must be physically present, active, licensed and calibrated on the used machine.
Hours, condition and ownership cost
Hours are context, not a condition grade. Duty cycle, idle time, maintenance evidence, wear-system measurements, structural repairs and installed technology should be evaluated together.
Cost drivers to model
- Use push distance, grading requirement, ground conditions and mobilization to compare the actual D6 with another dozer package.
- Use the ownership calculator with quoted repairs, actual scheduled hours, utilization and transport costs; leave unknown assumptions visible.
Compatibility graph
Attachment considerations
Relationships below identify relevant classes only unless a stronger evidence state is shown. They never assert exact used-attachment fitment.
Implements are treated as configurations for this machine class. Blade, ripper, winch and rear-equipment details must be verified on the actual dozer.
Before confirming fitment
- generation and machine configuration
- mounting interface, coupler or pin geometry
- hydraulic flow, pressure, return and case drain
- attachment weight and machine capacity limits
- electrical controls or required machine options
Model-reference transport profile
Transport reference
Reference measurements retain their configuration and verification status. Confirm the actual transport setup before booking.
Reference specifications can differ from the actual configured machine. Confirm dimensions and weight before booking transportation.
Confirm or replace before a transport request
- actual weight
- actual travel length, width and height
- attachments and removable work tools
- bucket, blade, carriage or boom position
- loading condition
Source provenance
First-party sources and verification notes
Only manufacturer-authored records are linked publicly. Provisional measurements remain marked until a matching first-party record is confirmed.D6 Dozer
United States / North American reference · exact model technical page · accessed September 5, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified
