{"id":23563,"date":"2018-11-23T11:07:00","date_gmt":"2018-11-23T01:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/?p=23563"},"modified":"2022-03-29T13:01:45","modified_gmt":"2022-03-29T03:01:45","slug":"difference-cat-d6t-xl-d6t-bulldozer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/difference-cat-d6t-xl-d6t-bulldozer\/","title":{"rendered":"The Difference Between Cat D6T XL &#038; D6T Bulldozer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/brand\/caterpillar\/d6t\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cat D6T bulldozer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> but not sure whether to go standard or the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/brand\/caterpillar\/d6t-xl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">D6T XL<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? What is the difference, and which will suit your application? Hold onto your hardhats, we\u2019re diving right in to give you a clear comparison on the D6T dozer series, mainly the standard D6T and the D6T XL. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firstly, why opt for a machine in the Caterpillar D6T dozer series?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of the Cat D6T Dozer Series<\/span><\/h2>\n<table class=\"slideshow-gall-tbl\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 350px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">D6T (STD)<\/span><\/p>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\ndocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function(event) { \r\n\tjQuery( '#slider-pro-3-23981' ).sliderPro({\r\n\t\t\/\/width\r\n\t\t\t\twidth: 1000,\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\/\/height\r\n\t\t\t\theight: 500,\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\/\/auto play\r\n\t\t\t\tautoplay:  true,\r\n\t\tautoplayOnHover: 'none',\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tautoplayDelay: 5000,\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\tarrows: true,\r\n\t\tbuttons: true,\r\n\t\tsmallSize: 500,\r\n\t\tmediumSize: 1000,\r\n\t\tlargeSize: 3000,\r\n\t\tfade: true,\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\/\/thumbnail\r\n\t\tthumbnailArrows: true,\r\n\t\tthumbnailWidth: 120,\r\n\t\tthumbnailHeight: 120,\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tthumbnailsPosition: 'bottom',\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tcenterImage: true,\r\n\t\timageScaleMode: 'cover',\r\n\t\tallowScaleUp: true,\r\n\t\t\t\tstartSlide: 0,\r\n\t\tloop: true,\r\n\t\tslideDistance: 5,\r\n\t\tautoplayDirection: 'normal',\r\n\t\ttouchSwipe: true,\r\n\t\tfullScreen: true,\r\n\t});\r\n});\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"uris-slider-title\">\r\n\t<h3 class=\"uris-slider-post-title\">D6T (STD)<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"slides-not-found\"><i class=\"fa fa-times-circle\"><\/i> No Slide Found In Slider.<\/div> \n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">D6T XL<\/span><\/p>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\ndocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function(event) { \r\n\tjQuery( '#slider-pro-3-23985' ).sliderPro({\r\n\t\t\/\/width\r\n\t\t\t\twidth: 1000,\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\/\/height\r\n\t\t\t\theight: 500,\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\/\/auto play\r\n\t\t\t\tautoplay:  true,\r\n\t\tautoplayOnHover: 'none',\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tautoplayDelay: 5000,\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\tarrows: true,\r\n\t\tbuttons: true,\r\n\t\tsmallSize: 500,\r\n\t\tmediumSize: 1000,\r\n\t\tlargeSize: 3000,\r\n\t\tfade: true,\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\/\/thumbnail\r\n\t\tthumbnailArrows: true,\r\n\t\tthumbnailWidth: 120,\r\n\t\tthumbnailHeight: 120,\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tthumbnailsPosition: 'bottom',\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tcenterImage: true,\r\n\t\timageScaleMode: 'cover',\r\n\t\tallowScaleUp: true,\r\n\t\t\t\tstartSlide: 0,\r\n\t\tloop: true,\r\n\t\tslideDistance: 5,\r\n\t\tautoplayDirection: 'normal',\r\n\t\ttouchSwipe: true,\r\n\t\tfullScreen: true,\r\n\t});\r\n});\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"uris-slider-title\">\r\n\t<h3 class=\"uris-slider-post-title\">D6T XL<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"slides-not-found\"><i class=\"fa fa-times-circle\"><\/i> No Slide Found In Slider.<\/div> \n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overview<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The D6T series comes in a range of models including the standard D6T, the D6T LGP, D6T XL, D6T XW and the D6T LGP VPAT. Each has their own features, benefits and applications, but for the sake of time and their popularity, we are comparing the standard to the XL.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The D6T dozer series offer smooth shifting, fully automatic 4-speed transmission. This allows for the power train to be continuously powered for dozing, even against sudden heavy loads. When you\u2019re pushing sand, gravel, dirt and other heavy materials, these dozers will not let you down. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highlights<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performance<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great pushing power for dozing and easy control for finish grading<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smooth shifts between gears for easy operation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Move more material per hour with a 2.5% increase in productivity (compared to previous model)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operation<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Half-gear and one-tenth gear increments give you total control of ground speeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Updated joystick to increase ease of operation and productivity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-lift, multi-shank ripper offers more ground clearance and better penetration<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">D6T vs D6T XL<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Cat D6T dozer (STD) in action<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4zD5iGa23mA\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Cat D6T XL dozer in action <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KZlPMRYc6Uc\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notable differences in these D6 dozers:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you see \u2018XL\u2019, you think \u2018extra large\u2019\u2014but is that really what this stands for? Let\u2019s find out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to their specs (see below), the Cat D6T (STD) is ideal for your run-of-the-mill, general dozing jobs. While the D6T XL offers more power, lifts higher, has greater cutting depth, wider tracks, and can be equipped with narrow blade\/push arms for easier transport. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It isn\u2019t technically \u2018extra large\u2019, but it does offer more power for pushing extra large loads. So if you\u2019re constantly doing jobs on the larger scale, the XL may be the way to go. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price comparison<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to used Cat D6T dozers and D6T XL dozers, there isn\u2019t too much of a difference in price. According to our data* (depending on condition, attachments, etc.):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/brand\/caterpillar\/d6t\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Used standard D6T dozers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for sale cost between $170,000 and $500,000 <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/brand\/caterpillar\/d6t-xl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Used D6T XL dozers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cost between $210,000 and $350,000<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comparison Specs:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To save you filtering through all available specs, we\u2019ve picked the key differences for you in the emission tier 3 machines. See below to see how the XL compares to the standard D6T. All other specs matched the standard model. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 800px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><b>D6T STD <\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><b>D6T XL<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><b>Overview<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Length of track on ground<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2664 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2871 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gross power<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">159 kW<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">170 kW<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operating weight<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18737 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20317 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift clearance<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1104 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1195 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><b>Undercarriage<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ground pressure<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60.3 kPa<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">61.4 kPa<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ground contact area<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3m<sup>2<\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.3m<sup>2<\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><b>Digging &amp; Cutting<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cutting depth<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">506 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">524 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dig depth<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">473 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">459 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blade capacity<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5.61m<sup>3<\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5.31m<sup>3<\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cat.com\/en_AU\/products\/new\/equipment\/dozers\/medium-dozers\/1000030500.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For full specs click here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So there you have it, the main differences between the D6T and D6T XL. Do you have one of these machines? Tell us about it in the comments below, or check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/mining-machines\/bulldozer-57\/caterpillar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caterpillar dozers for sale<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*Data curated from Machines4U listing information, accurate at time of publication.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking at the Cat D6T bulldozer but not sure whether to go standard or the D6T XL? What is the difference, and which will suit your application? Hold onto your hardhats, we\u2019re diving right in to give you a clear comparison on the D6T dozer series, mainly the standard D6T and the D6T XL. 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