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Caterpillar D6T

20,985 kg215 hp5.55 m³ blade59.7 kPaMedian €97k · 2 listed · 1 below

Side elevationCaterpillar D6T
Caterpillar D6T side elevation
Operating weight
20,985 kg
Length
5,166 mm
Fig · proportional to datasheet · crawler dozer
Live price distribution

2 active asks across Europe

Median€97k
Median · 90-day trend+43k
90 days agotoday
Below median · private dispatch1 this week
  • 201112,278 hrs · NL · dealer name hidden€74k
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MakeCaterpillar
ModelD6T
Specification · Comparison

How the D6T lines up in its class.

Nearest competitors auto-selected by category and weight class. Specs from manufacturer datasheets; prices from recent dealer listings.

At a glance
Weight class
20 t
54 t
27 t
Power
Engine
Cat C9.3 ACERT
Liebherr D 9508 A7-04
Komatsu SAA6D125E-7
Power
215 hp
422 hp
264 hp
Peak torque
1,075 Nm
Fuel tank
411 L
840 L
470 L
Dimensions
Operating weight
20,985 kg
53,460 kg
30,670 kg
Length
5,166 mm
7,040 mm
7,325 mm
Width (over blade)
4,176 mm
4,389 mm
3,580 mm
Height to cab
3,271 mm
3,972 mm
3,322 mm
Undercarriage
Shoe width
560 mm
610 mm
660 mm
Track on ground
2,871 mm
3,550 mm
3,050 mm
Ground pressure
59.7 kPa
51 kPa
Working range
Blade width
4,176 mm
4,389 mm
3,580 mm
Blade capacity
5.55 m³
13.6 m³
7 m³
Drive
Transmission
Electronically controlled powershift, 3F/3R
Hydrostatic HST, infinitely variable
Komatsu TORQFLOW — planetary gear, electronically controlled, auto/manual 3F3R
Travel speed
11.3 km/h
10.5 km/h
10.1 km/h
Market
Median ask · EU
€97k
€545k
€65k
Price range
€83k€111k
€545k€545k
€65k€65k
Active listings
2
1
1
Specs · manufacturer datasheetsPrices · recent dealer listings, trailing window
About · Caterpillar D6T

Overview

The Caterpillar D6T is a mid-size crawler bulldozer in the 20–25-tonne class, produced continuously since 2005. It is powered by a Cat C9.3 ACERT engine rated at 200 hp with a four-speed electronic power-shift transmission. The D6T is available in XL (standard track), XW (wide track), and LGP (low-ground-pressure) configurations. Cat's AccuGrade GPS-based grade control is a factory option. The cab is ROPS/FOPS certified.

Typical applications

Where this machine is used

The D6T is widely deployed in European civil engineering and infrastructure contracting. Road contractors use it for sub-base shaping and grading. It appears on Dutch dike maintenance projects, Belgian motorway widening schemes, and German industrial site preparation works. The power-shift transmission provides strong breakout force for reclaiming compacted material, relevant on sites that have been trafficked over winter.

Used-market inspection

What to check before buying

Check the transmission oil for milky appearance or metallic particles. D6T gearboxes can develop clutch pack wear that is expensive to repair. Inspect final drives for oil leaks at the seal. Request the VIMS (Vital Information Management System) download from a Cat dealer. It contains detailed fault and load history. Undercarriage life varies: LGP machines on soft ground typically reach 5,000+ hours before rebuild; XL machines on rock may need attention at 2,500–3,500 hours.

Current market

Price position

The D6T competes with the Komatsu D65PX and Liebherr PR734. Cat's dealer network and parts availability across Europe support healthy residual values. The used D6T market in NL/BE/DE is liquid with a consistent supply of contractor-maintained machines. Prices for the 2014–2020 period are moderate. Pre-Tier 4 machines remain attractive for buyers in less emission-regulated environments. GPS-equipped D6T XW models command a noticeable premium.

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