Cat D6N
Cat D6N
Cat D6N
Track-Type Tractor
Engine
Flywheel Power 111.8 kW 150 hp
Engine Model Cat® C6.6 ACERT™
Weights
Operating Weight – XL 16 668 kg 36,670 lb
Operating Weight – LGP 17 997 kg 39,593 lb
D6N Features
SystemOne™ Undercarriage
Designed exclusively by Caterpillar for Cat ®
Machines, SystemOne Undercarriage extends
undercarriage system life, improves reliability
and reduces Owning and Operating costs.
Operator Station
A redesigned operator station offers excellent
visibility and superior comfort. Standard features
include a fully adjustable air suspended seat, air
conditioning, electro-hydraulic controls, advanced
monitoring system and low sound levels for
comfortable operation and maximum productivity.
Serviceability
All major components, filters and lube points are
easily accessible and modular in design. The new
GEN III machine monitoring system features enhanced
diagnostic capabilities for improved serviceability
and minimum downtime.
Contents
Differential Steering............................................3
Engine....................................................................3
Engineered to excel on the most demanding work
Drive Train.............................................................4 sites. The D6N combines power, rugged components
Operator Station...................................................5 and superior balance, for maximum performance in the
AccuGrade™ Grade Control Systems..............6 toughest working conditions. It keeps material moving
SystemOne™ Undercarriage.............................7 with the reliability and durability you expect from
Caterpillar® machines.
Blades and Attachments....................................8
Value Packages....................................................9 The D6N features advanced electro-hydraulic controls
Serviceability......................................................10 which have been designed and tuned to achieve maximum
Support................................................................10
productivity and performance when equipped with
AccuGrade GPS, ATS or Laser Grade Control Systems.
D6N Track-Type Tractor Specifications.........11
D6N Standard Equipment.................................14
D6N Optional Equipment...................................15
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Differential Steering
Maintain power to both tracks while turning.
Engine
Emission reduction technology.
Cat® C6.6 Engine with ACERT™ Technology
The Cat® C6.6 is a 6.6 liters (403 in3) displacement,
six cylinder, inline configured engine equipped with a
Caterpillar Common Rail fuel System. It uses ACERT
Technology, a series of Caterpillar engineered innovations
that provide advanced electronic control, precision fuel
delivery and refined air management, resulting in
outstanding performance and lower emissions. It meets
the U.S. EPA Tier 3, European Union Stage IIIA and
Japan MOC Step 3 emissions standards.
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Drive Train
Durable, reliable components deliver smooth, responsive power.
Auto-Shift/Auto-Kickdown
Auto-shift allows the operator to select a forward and reverse speed combination for easy, efficient
directional changes. The operator can select a combination of any forward and reverse speeds or
use one of three factory settings. The factory auto-shift settings include: 1.5 forward/2.5 reverse,
2.5 forward/2.5 reverse, and 2.5 forward/1.5 reverse.
Auto-kickdown allows the transmission to automatically downshift when significant load increases
are detected, ensuring maximum dozing performance.
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Operator Station
Designed for operator comfort, superior control and high productivity.
Cab
Designed for quiet, comfortable, productive operation all
shift long. Large glass panels provide excellent visibility to
the blade, sides and rear of the machine, for safe, effective
operation in tight operating areas. Acoustic headliner material,
and sound suppression foam panels ensure quiet machine
operation, and automatic temperature control provides
unmatched operator comfort.
Instrumentation
The instrument panel has been redesigned for improved
visibility and usability. The easy to read gauges, warning
lights and digital display ensure the operator is always aware
of vital machine functions.
Electro-Hydraulic Controls
New electro-hydraulic controls provide quick steering
response, precise blade control, and comfortable, low-effort
operation. They offer superior ergonomics and are quieter
and cleaner than pilot controls, eliminating hydraulic
connections in the cab.
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AccuGrade™ Grade Control Systems
Grade with increased accuracy.
AccuGrade Monitor
The in-cab display with easy-to-read grade indicators and
real time operator information provide the operator with
all AcuuGrade system information. The display is designed
for reliable performance in extreme operating conditions
including shock, dust and moisture.
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SystemOne™ Undercarriage
Lower owning and operating costs.
SystemOne™ Undercarriage
Exclusively for Caterpillar machines, the design extends system life and reduces operating costs.
Undercarriage Arrangements
XL (Extra Long) arrangement
• Forward idler position provides more track on the ground and to the front of the tractor.
It provides optimal balance, superior traction and blade control for finish grading.
• Long roller frame provides good flotation in soft underfoot conditions.
LGP (Low Ground Pressure) arrangement
• Specially designed to work in soft and spongy conditions.
• Wide track shoes, a longer track frame and a wider gauge increase track contact area and reduce
ground pressure for excellent flotation.
Equalizer Bar
The pinned equalizer bar gives the roller frames the ability to oscillate up or down to better match
ground contours while providing maximum traction and operator comfort.
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Blades and Attachments
Cat Work Tools are built to handle the toughest dozing applications.
Foldable Blade
Designed to facilitate transportation without removing the
blade, the foldable blades reduced overall shipping width of
the machine. The blade can be folded by hand by one person
without the need for tools, and each foldable blade includes
the mounting brackets for AccuGrade masts.
Drawbar
The D6N can be equipped with a drawbar for pulling work
tools such as disks, compactors, chopper wheels and retrieval
of other equipment.
Multi-Shank Ripper
The multi-shank parallelogram ripper lets you choose one,
two or three shanks depending on job conditions. Curved or
straight ripper shanks are available.
Winch
Standard and slow-speed winches are available to match the
application requirements.
• Integrated electronic controls for both clutch and brake
functions improve winch performance.
• Clutch engagement and brake release are automatically
synchronized for smooth operation.
• Winch components can be serviced with winch mounted
on tractor.
Check with your Caterpillar Dealer for details.
Forestry Sweeps
In forestry and land clearing applications where limbs and
debris can damage a machine, optional sweeps are available
for the D6N. Sweeps help to shield critical components
on the tractor such as hydraulic lines, exhaust stacks, cab
windows and lights from damage.
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Value Packages
Get more for less.
Maintenance Package
Includes fast fuel and high speed oil change capability.
Contact custom products for waste handling, forestry and other specific application requirements.
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Serviceability
Simplified service and maintenance requirements.
Easy Access
Hinged engine doors provide easy access to secondary fuel
filters, oil filters, engine oil filler tube, engine air filter, and
the A/C compressor. Service doors provide easy access to
the battery disconnect switch, hydraulic taps, transmission
oil tank filler cap, windshield washer tank and batteries,
emergency shut off switch, electronic control module, and
the hydraulic case drain filter. Grouped pressure taps allow
for quick testing and troubleshooting of the hydraulic system.
Product Link
Product Link automatically reports machine information
such as location, machine hours, service meter hours,
machine condition and security alarms. All this allows for
much better fleet management and maintenance.
Support
Support you can count on.
Your Cat dealer is ready to assist you with your
purchase decision and everything after.
• Machine comparisons with estimates of total owning
and operating costs including component life,
preventative maintenance and production capability.
• Machine financing options.
• Machine repair and replacement options.
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D6N Track-Type Tractor Specifications
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D6N Track-Type Tractor Specifications
Ripper Standards
Type Fixed Parallelogram ROPS/FOPS
Number of Pockets 3 Brakes
Overall Beam Width 2202 mm 86.7 in Cab
Beam Cross Section 216 × 254 mm
8.5 × 10.0 in • ROPS (Rollover Protective Structure)
offered by Caterpillar for the machine
Maximum 473.5 mm 18.6 in
meets ROPS criteria SAE J1040 MAY94,
Penetration – XL
ISO 3471:1994 and DLV criteria
Maximum 359.5 mm 14.2 in SAE J397B, ISO 3164:1995.
Penetration – LGP • FOPS (Falling Object Protective Structure)
Each Additional 78 kg 172 lb meets SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level II,
Shank ISO 3449:1992 Level II and DLV criteria
SAE J397B, ISO 3164:1995.
Winch • Brakes meet the standard ISO 10265:1998.
• The operator sound exposure Leq
Winch Model PA55 (equivalent sound pressure level) measured
Weight* 1276.5 kg 2,814 lb according to the work cycle procedures
Oil Capacity 74 L 19.55 gal specified in ANSI/SAE J1166 OCT 98 is
83 dB(A), for cab offered by Caterpillar,
Winch and Bracket 1145 mm 45.1 in
when properly installed and maintained and
Length
tested with the doors and windows closed.
Winch Case Width 975 mm 38.4 in • The operator sound pressure level measured
Drum Diameter 254 mm 10 in according to the procedures specified in
Drum Width 315 mm 12.4 in ISO6394:2008 is 77 dB(A) for the cab
offered by Caterpillar, when properly
Flange Diameter 504 mm 19.8 in
installed and maintained and tested with
Drum Capacity – 88 m 288 ft 9 in the doors and windows closed.
22 mm (0.88 in) • Hearing protection is recommended when
• Slow and standard speed winches are operating with an open operator station
available. and cab (when not properly maintained or
* Weight: Includes pump, operator controls, doors/windows open) for extended periods
oil, mounting brackets and spacers. or in noisy environment.
• The exterior sound pressure level for the
standard machine measured at a distance of
15 meters according to the test procedures
specified in SAE J88 FEB 06, mid-gear-
moving operation, is 81 dB(A).
• The labeled sound power level is 110 dB(A)
measured according to the test procedure
and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC.
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Dimensions
(approximate)
3 7
4
9
1 5 8
2 6
Tractor Dimensions
XL LGP
1 Track gauge 1890 mm 74.4 in 2160 mm 85 in
2 Width of tractor
With the following attachments:
Standard shoes without blade 2500 mm 98.4 in 3000 mm 118 in
Narrow shoes without blade 2450 mm 96.5 in 2870 mm 113 in
Standard shoes with VPAT blade fully angled 2972 mm 117 in 3706 mm 146 in
3 Machine height from tip of grouser:
With the following equipment:
ROPS canopy 3040 mm 119.7 in 3144 mm 123.8 in
ROPS cab 3095 mm 121.9 in 3200 mm 126 in
4 Drawbar height (center of clevis)
From ground face of shoes 595 mm 22.2 in 710 mm 28 in
5 Length of track on ground 2611 mm 102.8 in 3113 mm 122.56 in
6 Length of basic tractor (with drawbar) 3740 mm 147.2 in 4165 mm 164 in
With the following attachments, add to basic tractor length:
Ripper 1026 mm 40.4 in 1026 mm 40.4 in
PA55 winch 381 mm 15 in 381 mm 15 in
VPAT blades, straight 1163 mm 45.8 in 1204 mm 47.4 in
VPAT blade, angled 25° 1787 mm 70.4 in 2125 mm 83.7 in
SU blade 1417 mm 55.8 in —
7 Height over stack from tip of grouser 2979 mm 117.3 in 3083 mm 121.4 in
8 Height of grouser 66 mm 2.6 in 57 mm 2.2 in
9 Ground clearance from ground face of shoe (per SAE J1234) 394 mm 15.5 in 507 mm 20.0 in
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D6N Standard Equipment
Standard equipment may vary. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for details
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D6N Optional Equipment
Optional equipment may vary. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for details
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D6N Track-Type Tractor
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AEHQ6026-02 (05-2009)
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Replaces AEHQ6026-01
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