Caterpillar D 6 R xl su bulldozer Specs (1997-2002)

The Caterpillar D 6 R xl su bulldozer (1997-2002) stands out for below-average engine power at 174 hp (130 kW), while below-average weight comes in at 44,092 lb (20 t). Its published travel speed is 9.07 mph (14.6 km/h).
Specification profile

1997-2002

Weight: 44,092 lb (20 t)Engine power: 174 hp (130 kW)Travel speed: 9.07 mph (14.6 km/h)Engine speed at max torque: 2,000 rpm
44,092 lb (20 t)Weight
174 hp (130 kW)Engine power
9.07 mph (14.6 km/h)Travel speed
2,000 rpmEngine speed at max torque
8.66 ft (2.64 m)Transport width
13.7 ft (4.17 m)Front Blade Width
24 in (610 mm)Track Width
10.5 ft (3.2 m)Transport height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Below average

174 hp (130 kW)
Low 61.7 hp (46 kW)Typical 222 hp (165 kW)High 758 hp (565 kW)

Engine power is below the typical figure.

Weight

Below average

44,092 lb (20 t)
Low 10,097 lb (4.58 t)Typical 52,108 lb (23.6 t)High 165,347 lb (75 t)

Weight is below the typical figure.

Travel speed

High

9.07 mph (14.6 km/h)
Low 4.04 mph (6.5 km/h)Typical 6.47 mph (10.4 km/h)High 8.7 mph (14 km/h)

Travel speed is well above the typical figure.

Transport width

Below average

8.66 ft (2.64 m)
Low 5.87 ft (1.79 m)Typical 9.9 ft (3.02 m)High 15.4 ft (4.69 m)

Transport width is below the typical figure.

Transport height

Average

10.5 ft (3.2 m)
Low 7.19 ft (2.19 m)Typical 10.8 ft (3.3 m)High 15.1 ft (4.59 m)

Transport height is close to the typical figure.

Transport length

Average

18.8 ft (5.72 m)
Low 11.3 ft (3.44 m)Typical 17.5 ft (5.34 m)High 34.1 ft (10.4 m)

Transport length is close to the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length18.8 ft (5.72 m)
Transport height10.5 ft (3.2 m)
Transport width8.66 ft (2.64 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningYES
Diesel particulate filterNO
Rear RipperNO
Tilt DeviceNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model D 6 R xl su bulldozer
Model year / production 1997-2002
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power174 hp (130 kW)
Engine speed at max torque2,000 rpm
Soil Pressure0.5 kg/cm²
Travel speed9.07 mph (14.6 km/h)

Dimensions

Front Blade Width13.7 ft (4.17 m)
Track Width24 in (610 mm)
Transport height10.5 ft (3.2 m)
Transport length18.8 ft (5.72 m)
Transport width8.66 ft (2.64 m)

Capacity & weight

Weight44,092 lb (20 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement2.32 US gal (8.8 L)
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC9 ATAAC-HEUI

Features

Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo

Other specifications

Model seriesD
Blade TypeSU
Rear RipperNo
Tilt DeviceNo