Simple

Solid dozing performance, along with comfort and ease of operation. Easy to diagnose, maintain and repair, even in remote locations.

Up To 10% More Productivity

More weight, horsepower and blade capacity, plus proven Caterpillar designed components, so you can take on demanding work.

Economical

Easy to service, cost effective to own and operate, with competitive performance and fuel efficiency.

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Key Specs

Engine Model: Cat 3306B DIT; Cat 3306B DIT

Power - Net: 212 hp; 158 kW

Operating Weight: 48116 lb; 21825 kg

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Overview

WORKS HARD, EASY TO OWN

The Cat® D6 GC gives you performance and reliability in a simple, economical dozer. Designed to take on a variety of tough tasks, this bulldozer is easy to operate and delivers the straightforward service and maintenance you need.

Benefits

Simple

Solid dozing performance, along with comfort and ease of operation. Easy to diagnose, maintain and repair, even in remote locations.

Up To 10% More Productivity

More weight, horsepower and blade capacity, plus proven Caterpillar designed components, so you can take on demanding work.

Economical

Easy to service, cost effective to own and operate, with competitive performance and fuel efficiency.

Features At A Glance

Designed for your business needs - cost effective to own and operate.
Equipped with the well-known Cat 3306B engine.
Caterpillar designed power train components work as a system for reliability and performance.
Heavy structures make for a robust machine that can stand up to challenging conditions.
Undercarriage designed for long life to save you money.

Horsepower, weight and blade capacity give you the productivity you need to take on demanding work.
Familiar controls and clutch and brake steering platform suit varied operator experience levels.
Choice of cab or canopy dozer, with Integrated Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS/FOPS), for comfort, excellent visibility and added safety.
Analog display with machine health monitoring.
Suspension seat with retractable seatbelt for safety.
Added comfort with available cab air conditioning.
Air filter helps keep cab air cleaner.

Maintenance, diagnostics and repairs are easier, even in remote locations, with familiar engine and power train systems.
Robust fuel system, up to B30 compatible.
Long service life from maintenance-free batteries.
Major components are modular for easy access and fast in-field exchanges.
Product Link telematics help simplify your maintenance by tracking machine location and service hours.
Low maintenance track roller frame recoil system.

Wide access doors and grouped service points save routine maintenance time.
Daily power train oil check and sampling ports easily accessed from machine platform for convenience and added safety.
Save time with a minimal number of easy-to-access service grease points.
Lockable shovel holder option gives you a place to keep a shovel handy for quick undercarriage clean outs.

Caterpillar elevated sprocket undercarriage protects the power train from shock loads.
Optimized undercarriage with strong structures for stability and durability.
Heavy-duty sealed and lubricated track for long life.
Added durability with heavy-duty case and frame.
Aluminum bar plate cooling package delivers outstanding cooling, is highly abrasion resistant and designed to minimize plugging.
Air intake system delivers clean air to the engine for better performance.

Take on tough tasks with optimal weight-to-power ratio.
Experience fast speeds and quick directional changes with a Cat 3-speed planetary power shift transmission.
Harness more power to the ground with a proven, Caterpillar exclusive torque divider.
Long length of track on the ground adds to machine stability and performance in a variety of applications.
Low Ground Pressure (LGP) undercarriage option provides more traction and flotation in difficult ground conditions.
High drive design allows heavy components to sit low in the mainframe, resulting in a low center of gravity and excellent machine balance.

Choose a Semi-Universal (SU) blade or mechanical tilt Angle Blade to suit the work you do.
Heavier blade structures handle added weight and horsepower.
Rear attachment choices add versatility.
Rip or scarify with a multi-shank ripper.
Winch mount allows you to use your preferred platform to customize for your applications.
Rigid drawbar extends beyond the rear tracks for use in recovery and towing.
Cold weather package offers heavy-duty batteries and starter, solid engine hood, lubricants and an engine coolant heater
connection to aid frigid weather starting.
Manually adjustable reversible fan varies air flow through the radiator in extreme cold climates.

Forestry Arrangement is available with optional protection like sweeps, screens and added guarding to help protect both the
operator and machine in harsh conditions.
Land clearing blade includes a brush rack to add height/capacity and help protect the machine from debris spilling over the blade.
Cooling system is designed for high debris environments, with easy access for cleanout.

Specifications Standard Equipment Optional Equipment

Product Specifications for D6 GC

Engine

Engine Model	Cat 3306B DIT Cat 3306B DIT
Power - Net	212 hp 158 kW
Net Power - Rated - ISO 9249/SAE J1349	212 hp 158 kW
Net Power - Rated - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 (DIN)	215 mhp 215 mhp
Net Power - 80/1269/EEC	212 hp 158 kW
Build Number	01A 01A
Emissions	Noncertified Noncertified
Note	Net power 2200 rpm. Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when engine is equipped with a fan at maximum speed, air cleaner, muffler, alternator. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. Net power 2200 rpm. Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when engine is equipped with a fan at maximum speed, air cleaner, muffler, alternator. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture.

Weights

Operating Weight

48116 lb 21825 kg

Note (1)

For additional configurations and specifications, please refer to the D6 GC Technical Specifications available for download on cat.com or from your Cat dealer. Configurations and features may vary by region. Please consult your Cat dealer for availability in your area. For additional configurations and specifications, please refer to the D6 GC Technical Specifications available for download on cat.com or from your Cat dealer. Configurations and features may vary by region. Please consult your Cat dealer for availability in your area.

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank

112 gal (US) 424 l

D6 GC

Operating Weight	48116 lb 21825 kg
Ground Pressure	9.3 psi 64.4 kPa
Width of Standard Shoe	22 in 560 mm
Blade	Semi-Universal (SU) Semi-Universal (SU)
Blade Capacity	8 yd³ 6.1 m³

D6 GC LGP

Operating Weight	50783 lb 23035 kg
Ground Pressure	5.5 psi 38 kPa
Width of Standard Shoe	36 in 915 mm
Blade	Straight Blade Straight Blade
Blade Capacity	5 yd³ 3.8 m³

D6 GC Standard Equipment

NOTE

Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

Power Train

Cat 3306B Engine

Cat 3-speed planetary powershift transmission

Clutch and brake steering with 2-lever steering control

Elevated sprocket final drives

Belt driven radiator fan

Operator Environment

4 halogen lights

Undercarriage

Undercarriage with carrier roller and with general duty track rollers (7) and idlers

Heavy Duty Sealed and Lubricated track link

560 mm (22 in) Moderate Service track shoes

Service and Maintenance

Modular major components

Wide access doors and grouped service points

Technology Products

Product Link, Cellular PL243

D6 GC Optional Equipment

NOTE

Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

Power Train

Manually reversible radiator fan for cold weather climates

Operator Environment

Enclosed cab with Integrated Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS/FOPS)

Open canopy with Integrated Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS/FOPS)

Cloth seat with retractable seatbelt

Vinyl seat with retractable seatbelt

6 halogen lights

Air conditioning

Undercarriage

Undercarriage with carrier roller, center guiding guard, and with general duty track rollers (7) and idlers.

Undercarriage: Low Ground Pressure with carrier roller, center guiding guard, and general duty track rollers (8) and idlers

560 mm (22 in) Extreme Service track shoes

610 mm (24 in) Moderate Service track shoes

915 mm (36 in) Moderate Service track shoes

Service and Maintenance

Ecology drains

Lockable shovel holder bracket

Technology Products

Product Link, Satellite PL631

Product Link, Satellite PL641

Blades

Semi-Universal blade

Angle blade

Straight blade

Semi-Universal blade, Land Clearing

Angle blade, Land Clearing

Attachments

Multi-shank ripper with straight or curved shanks

Winch (field installed)

Rigid drawbar

Sweeps

Side, rear and/or door screens for cab or canopy

Forestry/Land Clearing package

Cold Weather package

Product Specifications for D6 GC

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Engine

Engine Model	Cat 3306B DIT Cat 3306B DIT
Power - Net	212 hp 158 kW
Net Power - Rated - ISO 9249/SAE J1349	212 hp 158 kW
Net Power - Rated - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 (DIN)	215 mhp 215 mhp
Net Power - 80/1269/EEC	212 hp 158 kW
Build Number	01A 01A
Emissions	Noncertified Noncertified
Note	Net power 2200 rpm. Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when engine is equipped with a fan at maximum speed, air cleaner, muffler, alternator. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. Net power 2200 rpm. Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when engine is equipped with a fan at maximum speed, air cleaner, muffler, alternator. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture.

Weights

Operating Weight

48116 lb 21825 kg

Note (1)

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank

112 gal (US) 424 l

D6 GC

Operating Weight	48116 lb 21825 kg
Ground Pressure	9.3 psi 64.4 kPa
Width of Standard Shoe	22 in 560 mm
Blade	Semi-Universal (SU) Semi-Universal (SU)
Blade Capacity	8 yd³ 6.1 m³

D6 GC LGP

Operating Weight	50783 lb 23035 kg
Ground Pressure	5.5 psi 38 kPa
Width of Standard Shoe	36 in 915 mm
Blade	Straight Blade Straight Blade
Blade Capacity	5 yd³ 3.8 m³

D6 GC Standard Equipment

NOTE

Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

Power Train

Cat 3306B Engine

Cat 3-speed planetary powershift transmission

Clutch and brake steering with 2-lever steering control

Elevated sprocket final drives

Belt driven radiator fan

Operator Environment

4 halogen lights

Undercarriage

Undercarriage with carrier roller and with general duty track rollers (7) and idlers

Heavy Duty Sealed and Lubricated track link

560 mm (22 in) Moderate Service track shoes

Service and Maintenance

Modular major components

Wide access doors and grouped service points

Technology Products

Product Link, Cellular PL243

D6 GC Optional Equipment

NOTE

Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

Power Train

Manually reversible radiator fan for cold weather climates

Operator Environment

Enclosed cab with Integrated Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS/FOPS)

Open canopy with Integrated Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS/FOPS)

Cloth seat with retractable seatbelt

Vinyl seat with retractable seatbelt

6 halogen lights

Air conditioning

Undercarriage

Undercarriage with carrier roller, center guiding guard, and with general duty track rollers (7) and idlers.

Undercarriage: Low Ground Pressure with carrier roller, center guiding guard, and general duty track rollers (8) and idlers

560 mm (22 in) Extreme Service track shoes

610 mm (24 in) Moderate Service track shoes

915 mm (36 in) Moderate Service track shoes

Service and Maintenance

Ecology drains

Lockable shovel holder bracket

Technology Products

Product Link, Satellite PL631

Product Link, Satellite PL641

Blades

Semi-Universal blade

Angle blade

Straight blade

Semi-Universal blade, Land Clearing

Angle blade, Land Clearing

Attachments

Multi-shank ripper with straight or curved shanks

Winch (field installed)

Rigid drawbar

Sweeps

Side, rear and/or door screens for cab or canopy

Forestry/Land Clearing package

Cold Weather package

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WORKS HARD, EASY TO OWN

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Up To 10% More Productivity

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Product Specifications for D6 GC

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