Caterpillar D6D SA Special Application Specs ( 1977-1991 )
Overview
The Caterpillar D6D SA is a diesel agricultural crawler tractor produced between 1977 and 1991. It features a 10.5L 6-cylinder Caterpillar 3306 turbocharged engine rated at 165 net horsepower and a 6-speed gear transmission.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Output:
The unit is equipped with a liquid-cooled 638 ci displacement engine featuring direct injection and a 24V electric starter, providing 165 hp at 2000 rated RPM and 125 hp at the drawbar.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
This crawler drive model utilizes a gear transmission system with 6 forward and 4 reverse speeds, supported by a 104-quart oil capacity.
Physical Dimensions and Ground Contact:
With an operating weight of 29,000 lbs, the tractor uses 20-inch wide tracks providing 3,730 square inches of ground contact area across a 93-inch track length.
Production
| Description | Agricultural Crawler tractor / Original price was $104,120 in 1985 |
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| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
Engine
| Engine type | Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 115 gal (435.3 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.75x6.00 inches (121 x 152 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 40 qts (37.9 L) |
| Description | Caterpillar 3306 / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 638 ci (10.5 L) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Oil capacity | 29 qts (27.4 L) |
| Power (net) | 165 hp (123.0 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2000 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 24 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 125 hp (93.2 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 165 hp (123.0 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 6 forward and 4 reverse |
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| Oil capacity | 104 qts (98.4 L) |
| Transmission type | 6-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Four-post ROPS. Cab available with air-conditioning. |
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| Drive | crawler |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2250 psi (155.1 bar) |
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| Pump flow | 24 gpm (90.8 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 50 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Dimensions & Tires
| Gauge | 74 inches (187 cm) |
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| Length | 156 inches (396 cm) |
| Operating weight | 29000 lbs (13154 kg) |
| Shipping weight | 28500 lbs (12927 kg) |
| Width | 94 inches (238 cm) |
Caterpillar D6D SA Height
| Cab | 124 inches (314 cm) |
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| Exhaust | 123.5 inches (313 cm) |
| Hood | 75 inches (190 cm) |
| ROPS | 113 inches (287 cm) |
Caterpillar D6D SA Tracks
| Area on ground | 3730 in² (2.4 m²) |
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| Length on ground | 93 inches (236 cm) |
| Width | 20 inches (50 cm) |
Dimensions & Tracks
| Description | 20-inch tracks |
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| Weight | 28500 to 29000 pounds |
References
| Description | Track-Type Tractors published in 1980, by Caterpillar / Compact Sales Kit published in 1985, by Caterpillar / Tracteurs Caterpillar d4E, d5B, D6D, D7G Applications Speciales published in 1980 / Special Application Tractors published in 1982, by Caterpillar / Puissance variable Travail plus rentable published in 1985, by Caterpillar / D6D SA Tractor Variable Horsepower published in 1982, by Caterpillar / Implement Matching for Cat Tillage Tractors published in 1983, by Caterpillar |
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