D6 XE Dozer
The Cat® D6 XE is the world’s first Electric Drive bulldozer. With an operating weight of 24 to 27 tons, this medium-sized bulldozer is designed for applications such as earthmoving, road construction, and land clearing.The Cat D6 XE's advanced electric drive technology and fuel-efficient performance helps reduce operating costs and maximize productivity.
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Product Videos
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Inside the Cat D6 XE Electric Drive Power Train
Cat D6 Dozer - Road of Innovation Part 1
Cat D6 Dozer - Road of Innovation Part 2
Cat D6 Dozer - Road of Innovation Part 3
Cat Steer Assist for Dozers
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Meet the Cat D6 XE Waste Handler Dozer
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Cat D6 XE Dozer Pushing Trash Downhill in a Landfill
Cat Command for Dozing: Preston Contractors
Command testimonial video
Operator Eye View While Pushing Trash with Cat D6 XE Dozer
Up Close: Cat D6 XE Electric Drive Dozers Doing Landfill Work
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The Assist Advantage - Helpful Technology for Cat Dozer Operators
Assist Advantage Study Video
Virtual Product Tour (VPT)
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360 Interior View (HTML)
D6 Cab Interior
Specifications
| Name | Type | Value | Unit Value (Imperial) | Unit Name | Unit Value (Metric) | Unit Name (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Model | text | Cat C9.3B | ||||
| Power - Net | measurement | 215 | hp | 161 | kW | |
| Net Power - Rated - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 | measurement | 215 | hp | 161 | kW |
Documents & Spec Sheets
Features & Benefits
Electric drive powertrain
- Do more with less fuel; up to 13% less fuel use
- Instant torque, automated load adjustment, and smooth control
- Up to 20% less CO2 emissions
Smarter with technology
- Grade - from Slope Assist to full 3D capability
- Assist - AutoCarry™, Blade Load Monitor, Stable Blade, Steer Assist, and Traction Control
Operator Helpers
Assist features help make work easier, especially for less experienced operators. Some blade and steering functions are automated so newer operators can work at productivity levels closer to their veteran counterparts. Seasoned operators can enjoy reduced effort and fatigue, along with faster, more accurate results.
- Cat Grade with Slope Assist™ automatically maintains pre-established blade position without a GNSS/GPS signal – no additional hardware or software needed. For machines with 3D, operators can easily switch back and forth from full 3D automatics to Slope Assist.
- Steer Assist automates track and blade tilt steering. Helps reduce operator fatigue by automatically maintaining straight travel with light loads or heavy loads on flat ground and side slopes. Helps reduce steering inputs up to 75%. No GNSS/GPS required.
- Stable Blade works seamlessly with operator inputs to help produce a smoother surface when operating manually.
- Blade Load Monitor gives you real-time feedback on current load versus the optimal blade load based on your ground conditions. Actively monitors machine load and track slip to help you reach optimal pushing capacity.*
- Traction Control automatically reduces track slip to save you time, fuel and track wear.*
- AutoCarry automates blade lift to help you maintain consistent blade load and reduce track slip.*
- Slope Indicate is included in the main machine display and shows side slope and uphill/downhill grades to help operators with slope work.
- Attachment Ready Option (ARO) provides wiring and mounting provisions for dealer installation of Grade with 3D, Accugrade, UTS, or other grade control systems.
Operator cabin comfort
- Features 15% more glass area for visibility.
- Equipped with a 10-inch (254 mm) touchscreen display.
- Adjustable seat, cooling, heat, and multiple storage spaces.
Optional remote control
- Order remote control ready from the factory.
- Provides full dozer maneuverability from a safe distance.
- Choice of line-of-sight consoles or non-line-of-sight operation station.
Proven Advantage
- Cat Assist and Grade technologies work in the background to help dozer operators of varied skill levels and are especially beneficial to less experienced operators. To demonstrate just how much these built-in technology features help, Caterpillar put them to the test. Two novice operators and two expert operators took on slot dozing, truck dump spreading/grading in sand, and side slope work. Each operator completed three runs of each task – one in manual, one using Assist technology features, and one using Assist plus Cat Grade with 3D. The team measured productivity*, efficiency**, completion time, final surface quality, and operator inputs.
- Slot Dozing
- Productivity and Efficiency – Novice operators went from 9% lower productivity and efficiency than the experts in manual to matching the experts when using Assist.
- Truck Dump Spreading/Grading in Sand
- Completion Time – Novice operators took 49% more time than the experts in manual and narrowed the gap to 17% using Assist and to 9% by adding Grade.
- Blade Inputs – Novice operator blade inputs were reduced 45% with Assist, and 55% with Assist plus Grade. Expert operator blade inputs were reduced 32% with Assist, and 53% with Assist plus Grade.
- Surface Quality – Novice operator surface quality improved up to 51% using technology while expert operator surface quality improved up to 27% using technology. Novice operators using technology produced similar surface quality to the expert operators in manual.
- Side Slope/Steer Assist
- Steering Inputs – Novice and expert operator steering inputs reduced by 75% in forward and by 67% combining forward and reverse.
- *Material moved per hour
- **Material moved per unit of fuel/Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
- Study conducted by Caterpillar, August 2022
Heavy duty undercarriage
Blade compatibility
- Compatible with a range of Cat blades, including Semi Universal (SU), Straight (S), and Angle blades to match applications.
- Blade capacities range from 5.0 to 7.6 cubic yards (3.8 to 5.8 cubic meters).
Remote Control Ready
- Cab is Remote Control Ready from the factory with external connector for dealer installation of the Cat Command system.
- Cat Command remote control technology provides full dozer maneuverability from a safe distance when working in hazardous environments.
- Command offers the choice of line-of-sight consoles or long-distance operator stations (non-line-of-sight).
- Take advantage of the dozer’s Grade and Assist features while out of the cab using the Command Station or Console.*
Built-in Safety Features
- Approximately 15 percent more glass area and Integrated ROPS offers added visibility
- Standard integrated High Definition (HD) rearview camera in the primary display
- Hood design and alignment of the exhaust and precleaner provide a better view to the front of the tractor
- Bluetooth® microphone gives you hands-free access to your mobile phone
- Standard ladder at the back of the machine for convenient access for fuel fill, window cleaning and maintenance
- Ground-level access to optional fast fuel fill
- Grab rail on both sides of cab roof and tie offs provide added safety
- Improved cab filtration for cleaner operator environment
- Optional integrated LED beacon warning lights
- Quieter inside and out – operator and spectator sound levels reduced 3 dB(A)
Waste Handling Performance
- Improved sealing throughout the machine helps keep dust and debris out.
- Waste cab has impact-resistant polycarbonate doors, eliminating the need for door screens.
- Specialized guarding and seals throughout the machine help protect major components from impact and airborne debris.
- Multi-layer final drive guards, including a labyrinth-style guard with 90-degree turns, help keep dirt and debris away from the Duo-Cone™ seal to protect final drive oil.
- Pivot shaft seal guards help prevent debris from entering and damaging seals.
- Striker bars help prevent debris from damaging the machine.
- Tilt cylinder with rotating bushing type design help wrapping materials to roll off hoses.
- Heavy duty hinged radiator guard protects radiator and fan from penetration by material coming straight in or from under the blade.
- Cooling system designed for high debris environments, with automatic reversing fan and swing-out cleanout access.
- Hinged heavy duty belly guard for easy cleaning and to keep debris out.
- Lights mounted up and away from main debris area for protection, while still giving you plenty of light on the work area. An optional 12-light LED package provides 360-degree coverage.
- Powered precleaner is integrated and increases the cab filter change interval to 1,000 hours.
- Landfill blades and center-hole track shoes help you optimize your waste handler for the job.
- Laminated thermal shields and insulated Clean Emissions Module.
Sustainability
- The Cat® C9.3B engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Korea Tier 5 emission standards.
- The D6 XE emits up to 20% less CO2 than the previous D6T T4F.
- Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester) ** or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details.
- AutoCarry™ automates blade lift to reduce track slip for maximum efficiency on each pass to help lower fuel burn and greenhouse gas emissions.
- Cat® Grade with Slope Assist™ helps you avoid costly rework and wasteful fuel burn and greenhouse gas emissions by automating your blade position without a GPS signal.
- Cat® Grade with 3D automates blade movements using a GPS signal helping you follow a grade design, reducing fuel burn and greenhouse gas emissions by improving efficiency and accuracy.
- Extended maintenance intervals not only reduce downtime but decrease the amount of fluid and filters that are replaced over the life of the machine.
- VisionLink® displays the CO2 emissions for monitored assets, calculated by fuel type for the Runtime Fuel Burned each day in a selected date range.
- Remote Flash minimizes downtime and maintenance time while keeping your asset running with maximum efficiency. Alerts for machine updates are sent virtually from your Cat dealer and updates can be deployed without a dealer technician needing to be onsite.
- Remote Troubleshoot decreases maintenance time and keeps your machine running with maximum efficiency by allowing your Cat dealer to virtually test the machine while working. Once a problem is identified, a technician can fix it the first time, saving time and money.
**Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel.
Complete Specifications
Engine
| Name | Type | Value | Unit Value (Imperial) | Unit Name | Unit Value (Metric) | Unit Name (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Model | text | Cat C9.3B | ||||
| Power - Net | measurement | 215 | hp | 161 | kW | |
| Net Power - Rated - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 | measurement | 215 | hp | 161 | kW | |
| Net Power (Rated) - ISO 9249 (DIN) | measurement | 219 | mhp | 219 | mhp | |
| Emissions | text | U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V | ||||
| Note (1) | text | Rated horsepower at 1,700 rpm. Net power advertised is the power available at the engine flywheel when the engine is equipped with a fan, air cleaner, clean emissions module and alternator. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. | ||||
| Note (2) | text | Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester) ** or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. ** Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer). | ||||
| Note (3) | text | Basic machine specs provided below. For complete specifications and dimensions by configuration, blade and track shoe offerings and more, please visit the product download section to view the full Technical Specifications document. | ||||
| Note (4) | text | Machine Build Number 20B | ||||
| Operating Weight | measurement | 51333 | lb | 23285 | kg | |
| Powertrain | text | Electric Drive | ||||
| Fuel Tank | measurement | 90 | gal (US) | 341 | l | |
| DEF Tank | measurement | 7.4 | gal (US) | 28 | l | |
| Operating Weight | measurement | 49388 | lb | 22403 | kg | |
| Ground Pressure | measurement | 8 | psi | 55 | kPa | |
| Width of Standard Shoe | measurement | 24 | in | 610 | mm | |
| Blade | text | Semi-Universal (SU) | ||||
| Blade Capacity | measurement | 7.5 | yd³ | 5.7 | m³ | |
| Operating Weight | measurement | 51020 | lb | 23143 | kg | |
| Ground Pressure | measurement | 6.6 | psi | 45 | kPa | |
| Width of Standard Shoe | measurement | 30 | in | 760 | mm | |
| Blade | text | Semi-Universal (SU) | ||||
| Blade Capacity | measurement | 7.6 | yd³ | 5.8 | m³ | |
| Operating Weight | measurement | 53315 | lb | 24184 | kg | |
| Ground Pressure | measurement | 5.3 | psi | 37 | kPa | |
| Width of Standard Shoe | measurement | 36 | in | 915 | mm | |
| Blade | text | Straight | ||||
| Blade Capacity | measurement | 5 | yd³ | 3.8 | m³ | |
| Operating Weight | measurement | 49708 | lb | 22548 | kg | |
| Ground Pressure | measurement | 7.2 | psi | 49 | kPa | |
| Width of Standard Shoe | measurement | 24 | in | 610 | mm | |
| Blade | text | VPAT | ||||
| Blade Capacity | measurement | 5.4 | yd³ | 4.1 | m³ | |
| Operating Weight | measurement | 51333 | lb | 23285 | kg | |
| Ground Pressure | measurement | 5.9 | psi | 41 | kPa | |
| Width of Standard Shoe | measurement | 30 | in | 760 | mm | |
| Blade | text | VPAT | ||||
| Blade Capacity | measurement | 5.9 | yd³ | 4.5 | m³ | |
| Operating Weight | measurement | 52512 | lb | 23820 | kg | |
| Ground Pressure | measurement | 5.1 | psi | 35 | kPa | |
| Width of Standard Shoe | measurement | 36 | in | 915 | mm | |
| Blade | text | VPAT | ||||
| Blade Capacity | measurement | 6.5 | yd³ | 4.9 | m³ | |
| Recyclability | text | 98% | ||||
| Air Conditioning | text | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.95 metric tonnes (2.14 tons). |
Standard Equipment
NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
Power Train
Powertrain
- Electric Drive
- Cat C9.3B diesel engine
- Double reduction planetary final drives
- Hydraulic reversing fan
Operator Environment
- Fully redesigned cab, sound suppressed, with Integrated Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS)
- Full-color 10-inch (254 mm) liquid crystal touch screen display
- Integrated rearview camera
- Adjustable operator controls/armrests
- Cab mounted modular Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning (HVAC) system
- Added storage areas
- Electrohydraulic implement and steering controls
- Cloth seat
- Lights - 6 LED
Cat Technology
- ARO with Assist Package: Includes Attachment Ready Option (ARO), Slope Assist, Steer Assist, Stable Blade, Blade Load Monitor, Traction Control, AutoCarry
- Slope Indicate
- Product Link, Cellular
- Grade Control Ready Cab
- Remote Control Ready
- Remote Flash/Remote Troubleshoot
- Operator ID
- Machine Security - Passcode
- Compatibility with radios and base stations from Trimble, Topcon, and Leica
- Capability to install 3D grade systems from Trimble, Topcon, and Leica
Undercarriage
- Redesigned track roller frame
Service and Maintenance
- Rear access ladder
- Shovel holder
- Ground level service center
- 30-minute cab removal
- Fast fuel fill
- Fire extinguisher mounting provision
- Ecology drains
- Underhood work light
Hydraulics
- Independent steering and implement pumps
- Load sensing hydraulics
Attachments
- Ripper-ready rear hydraulics
- Ripper and winch-ready rear hydraulics
Optional Equipment
NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
Operator Environment
- Deluxe leather heated/ventilated seat
- Powered precleaner
- Premium lights - 12 LED
- Integrated warning lights
- Communication radio ready
Cat Technology
- Grade 3D with Assist Package: Includes full-color 10-inch (254 mm) touchscreen grade display, Steer Assist 3D, Grade receivers and antennas, Grade Software Enabled Attachment (SEA), ARO with Assist package features
- Product Link Dual Cellular/Satellite
- Grade Connectivity
- Machine Security - Bluetooth
- Cat Command for Dozing
Blades
- Semi-Universal
- Variable Pitch Angle Tilt (VPAT)
- Straight blade
- Angle blade
- Foldable VPAT - under 3 m (9.9 ft) transport width (Not available in all regions)
- Waste/Landfill
- FirstCut cutting edges (SU blades)
Undercarriage
- Heavy Duty (HDXL with DuraLink) or Cat Abrasion
- 10-Roller Fine Grading undercarriage
- Moderate Service or Extreme Service track shoes
Service and Maintenance
- Refilling fuel pump (EU only)
- High speed oil change
- Rear implement work light
Attachments
- High lift ripper with straight or curved shanks
- Winch
- Counterweights
- Side and/or rear screens
- Sweeps
- Drawbar
- Forestry and Waste Special Arrangements
- Forestry and Waste Special Arrangements