BulldozerEurope

Caterpillar D6N

33.1 kPaMedian €45k · 3 listed · 2 below

FIG 01 · SIDE ELEVATIONCrawler dozer · derived from manufacturer specCATERPILLAR D6N17,792 KG · 166 HPLENGTH · 3,740 MMHEIGHT · 3,109 MMTRACK ON GROUND · 3,118 MMBLADE3.21Schematic · proportions from datasheet, drawing template shared across crawler dozers
Live price distribution

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Median€45k
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  • 200724,020 hrs · GB · dealer name hidden€30k
  • 200719,752 hrs · GB · dealer name hidden€37k
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MakeCaterpillar
ModelD6N
Specification · Comparison

How the D6N lines up in its class.

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

 
Caterpillar
D6N
Liebherr
PR766
Komatsu
D85
At a glance
Weight class
18 t
54 t
27 t
Power
Engine
Cat C7.1 ACERT
Liebherr D 9508 A7-04
Komatsu SAA6D125E-7
Power
166 hp
422 hp
264 hp
Peak torque
Fuel tank
299 L
840 L
470 L
Dimensions
Operating weight
17,792 kg
53,460 kg
30,670 kg
Length
3,740 mm
7,040 mm
7,325 mm
Width (over blade)
4,084 mm
4,389 mm
3,580 mm
Height to cab
3,109 mm
3,972 mm
3,322 mm
Undercarriage
Shoe width
840 mm
610 mm
660 mm
Track on ground
3,118 mm
3,550 mm
3,050 mm
Ground pressure
33.1 kPa
51 kPa
Working range
Blade width
4,084 mm
4,389 mm
3,580 mm
Blade capacity
3.21 m³
13.6 m³
7 m³
Drive
Transmission
Hydrostatic, 5F/5R
Hydrostatic HST, infinitely variable
Komatsu TORQFLOW — planetary gear, electronically controlled, auto/manual 3F3R
Travel speed
10.1 km/h
10.5 km/h
10.1 km/h
Market
Median ask · EU
€45k
€545k
€65k
Price range
€33k€56k
€545k€545k
€65k€65k
Active listings
3
1
1
Specs · manufacturer datasheetsPrices · recent dealer listings, trailing window
About · Caterpillar D6N

Overview

The Caterpillar D6N is a compact mid-range crawler bulldozer in the 16–20-tonne class, produced since 2004. It is powered by a Cat C7.1 ACERT engine producing 165 hp with a power-shift transmission. The D6N is offered in XL, XW, and LGP undercarriage configurations. Its lower operating weight reduces transport costs and suits sites with restricted ground-bearing capacity.

Typical applications

Where this machine is used

Smaller civil engineering contractors, municipalities, and agricultural drainage companies across Europe use the D6N. In the Netherlands and Belgium, it is used for small channel re-profiling and levelling agricultural fields ahead of tile drainage installation. German municipal contractors use it for landfill cell construction and site clearance. The LGP variant suits peat and reclaimed-land groundwork where wider blade coverage and lower foot pressure are required.

Used-market inspection

What to check before buying

Check injector sealing and turbocharger condition on higher-hour machines. The hydraulic blade-tilt manifold can suffer internal bypassing — test all blade cylinder functions at full speed and pressure. Inspect undercarriage rollers for flat spots from extended parking on hard surfaces, a common issue on municipal machines that sit unused between seasonal contracts. Request recent oil sample analysis reports to assess internal engine wear.

Current market

Price position

The D6N competes with the Komatsu D61PX and John Deere 850J in the 15–20-tonne segment. Its lower operating weight allows standard transport permits and fits residential sites. Used D6N values in Benelux have been stable, driven by steady demand from drainage contractors. The LGP variant commands a 10–15% premium over standard-track machines of the same age and hours.