Caterpillar AG6 Specs ( 1986-1993 )
Overview
The Caterpillar AG6 is an agricultural crawler tractor manufactured between 1986 and 1993, powered by a 10.5L 6-cylinder Caterpillar 3306 diesel engine. It features a 32,600-pound operating weight, 24-inch tracks, and a 6-speed sliding gear transmission with wet disc clutches.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Output:
The turbocharged aftercooled diesel engine is rated at 240 horsepower at 2200 RPM with a claimed drawbar power of 188 horsepower.
Hydraulic System Configuration:
The tractor is equipped with a closed center load sensing hydraulic system that provides a pump flow of 26.4 gpm through five valves at 2350 psi.
Mechanical and Chassis Design:
This crawler drive system utilizes hydraulic wet disc clutches for steering and wet hydraulic band brakes, supported by a 165-gallon fuel capacity.
Production
| Description | Agricultural Crawler tractor / The Caterpillar AG6 was an agricultural crawler based on the D6. This steel-tracked crawler was primarily sold in the western United States. It was moderately successful, but was overshadowed by the then-new rubber-tracked Challenger tractors. |
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| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
Engine
| Engine type | Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dry dual element |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.75x6.00 inches (121 x 152 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 48 qts (45.4 L) |
| Description | Caterpillar 3306 / turbocharged aftercooled diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 638 ci (10.5 L) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Oil capacity | 29 qts (27.4 L) |
| Power | 240 hp (179.0 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 24 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 188 hp (140.2 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | wet disc |
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| Gears | 6 forward and reverse |
| Transmission type | 6-speed sliding gear |
| Type | sliding gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
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| Description | Wet hydraulic band brakes |
| Drive | crawler |
| Steering | hydraulic wet disc clutches |
Capacity
| Fuel | 165 gal (624.5 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 17.5 gal (66.2 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 17.5 gal (66.2 L) |
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| Pressure | 2350 psi (162.0 bar) |
| Pump flow | 26.4 gpm (99.9 lpm) |
| Type | closed center load sensing |
| Valves | 5 |
Electrical
| Charging amps | 50 |
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| Charging system | alternator |
Dimensions & Tires
| Clearance (drawbar) | 13 inches (33 cm) |
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| Gauge | 74 inches (187 cm) |
| Length | 202 inches (513 cm) |
| Weight | 32600 lbs (14787 kg) |
| Width | 98 inches (248 cm) |
Caterpillar AG6 Height
| Cab | 125 inches (317 cm) |
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| Exhaust | 137 inches (347 cm) |
| Hood | 80.5 inches (204 cm) |
Caterpillar AG6 Tracks
| Width | 24 inches (60 cm) |
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Dimensions & Tracks
| Description | 24-inch tracks |
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| Weight | 32600 lbs (14787 kg) |
References
| Description | AG6 published in 1986, by Caterpillar |
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