Caterpillar D6 xl bulldozer Specs (2020-2026)

For the Caterpillar D6 xl bulldozer (2020-2026), above-average engine power at 251 hp (187 kW) is paired with typical weight at 48,502 lb (22 t). It also has reverse travel speed of 9.07 mph (14.6 km/h).
Specification profile

2020-2026

Weight: 48,502 lb (22 t)Engine power: 251 hp (187 kW)Reverse Travel Speed: 9.07 mph (14.6 km/h)Travel speed: 7.08 mph (11.4 km/h)
48,502 lb (22 t)Weight
251 hp (187 kW)Engine power
9.07 mph (14.6 km/h)Reverse Travel Speed
7.08 mph (11.4 km/h)Travel speed
8.66 ft (2.64 m)Transport width
10.7 ft (3.26 m)Front Blade Width
22 in (560 mm)Track Width
10.5 ft (3.19 m)Transport height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Above average

251 hp (187 kW)
Low 61.7 hp (46 kW)Typical 222 hp (165 kW)High 758 hp (565 kW)

Engine power is above the typical figure.

Weight

Average

48,502 lb (22 t)
Low 10,097 lb (4.58 t)Typical 52,108 lb (23.6 t)High 165,347 lb (75 t)

Weight is close to the typical figure.

Reverse Travel Speed

Above average

9.07 mph (14.6 km/h)
Low 5.28 mph (8.5 km/h)Typical 7.31 mph (11.8 km/h)High 9.26 mph (14.9 km/h)

Reverse Travel Speed is above the typical figure.

Travel speed

Above average

7.08 mph (11.4 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 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 (3.19 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.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Speed

Published speed figures shown together.

Reverse Travel Speed9.07 mph (14.6 km/h)
Travel speed7.08 mph (11.4 km/h)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length12.7 ft (3.86 m)
Transport height10.5 ft (3.19 m)
Transport width8.66 ft (2.64 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningYES
Diesel particulate filterYES
Rear RipperNO
Tilt DeviceNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model D6 xl bulldozer
Model year / production 2020-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power251 hp (187 kW)
Reverse Travel Speed9.07 mph (14.6 km/h)
Travel speed7.08 mph (11.4 km/h)

Dimensions

Front Blade Width10.7 ft (3.26 m)
Track Width22 in (560 mm)
Transport height10.5 ft (3.19 m)
Transport length12.7 ft (3.86 m)
Transport width8.66 ft (2.64 m)

Capacity & weight

Weight48,502 lb (22 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke112×149 mm
Displacement2.46 US gal (9.3 L)
Emission levelTier 4 F/ V
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC9.3B Acert
Transmission TypeLS

Features

Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterYes

Other specifications

Model seriesD
Blade TypeSU
Rear RipperNo
Tilt DeviceNo