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2022 Caterpillar Medium Dozers D6
OVERVIEWMove material at a lower cost with a fully automatic transmission, outstanding fuel efficiency and reduced service/maintenance costs. The D6 is legendary versatility you trust, with added performance and efficiency to help you take your business to the next level.
Features may include:
EFFICIENCY AND PRODUCTIVITY- Up to 20% better fuel efficiency¹.
- Use up to 13% less fuel².
- Fully automatic 4-speed transmission continuously adjusts for maximum efficiency and power to the ground without added operator input.
- Full auto shift up and down entire working range to maximize fuel efficiency.
- Lower greenhouse gas emissions – up to 13% less CO2.
MOVE MORE WITH LESS FUEL- Move up to 16% more material per gallon/liter of fuel used.
- Move up to 5% more material per hour.
- Fully redesigned with updated configurations so you can build just the right machine the work you do.
- Purpose-built VPAT tractor features a new frame and optimized balance for grading - no need for rear attachment.
- New LGP VPAT design, with 36-inch (915 mm) centered shoes, offers 35 kPa (5 psi)ground pressure.
- Wider blade on the LGP VPAT for Powerful Efficiency high-speed grading.
- Class-leading VPAT range of motion for improved performance, especially when trenching or backfilling.
- VPAT blade remains level when angled for smoother grade.
- More robust push arm dozer for heavy applications with larger SU blade capacity.
- New 10-roller undercarriage option designed for smoother grades at higher speeds, even in difficult surfaces like sand and gravel.
LONG TERM VALUE AND DURABILITY- New Cat C9.3B engine eliminates Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system for greater reliability; Simplified with a single engine Electronic Control Module (ECM) and improved engine air filter.
- Redesigned fuel system provides greater reliability and more accurate fuel delivery.
- New Heavy Duty Extended Life undercarriage - HDXLwith DuraLink™ - features Positive Pin Retention pins and link improvements for up to 20% more seal life in high impact conditions.
- Common structures for Heavy Duty and SystemOne™ undercarriage enable changes from one to the other.
- Purpose-built Waste and Forestry arrangements.
TECHNOLOGY THAT GETS WORK DONE- Hit target grade faster and more accurately with Cat GRADE technologies. Finish jobs in fewer passes, and with less operator effort, saving you time and helping to increase your profit.
- Cat GRADE with Slope Assist™ automatically maintains pre-established blade position without a GPS signal.
- Updated Cat GRADE with 3D offers greater speed, accuracy and flexibility. Factory-integrated system eliminates position sensing cylinders. Antennas integrated into the cab roof for better protection.
- More intuitive 10-inch (254 mm) touchscreen grade control display is easier to use.
- AutoCarry™ automates blade lift to maximize blade load, improve load consistency, reduce track slip.
- Standard Slope Indicate displays machine cross-slope and fore/aft orientation right on the main display.
- Factory Attachment Ready Option (ARO) simplifies installation of all brands of grade control system.
- Product Link™ collects machine data that can be viewed online through web and mobile applications.