Caterpillar D6

Caterpillar D6 Production

Manufacturer: Caterpillar

Factory: Peoria, Illinois, USA

Years Built: 1941 – 1947

Caterpillar D6 Engine

Caterpillar, diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 525 ci [8.6 L]

Power: 240 hp [179.0 kW]

Drawbar: 74.82 hp [55.8 kW]

Bore: 4.50×5.50 inches [114 x 140 mm]

Air Cleaner: oil bath

Compression: 18:1

Rated RPM: 1600

Starter volts: 2-cylinder pony engine

Caterpillar D6 Transmission

Transmission: powershift

Gears: 5 forward and 4 reverse

Speeds: 

Caterpillar D6 Dimensions

Wheelbase: 85.625 inches [217 cm]

Weight: 16695 to 17330 pounds

Caterpillar D6 Mechanical

Chassis: crawler

Steering: manual clutch

Brakes: contracting band

Cab: Open operator station.

Caterpillar D6 Hydraulics

HydraulicsType: closed center load sensing

HydraulicsValves: 5

HydraulicsPumpFlow: 26.4 gpm [99.9 lpm]