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Cat D6M LGP to D6R XR specifications

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Short answer

Cat D6M LGP to D6R XR: crawler dozers.

Selected configuration figures
Configuration	Documented field and quantity
D6M LGP	Gross Power 153 hp Operating Weight 36,400 lb
D6M XL	Gross Power 153 hp Operating Weight 33,200 lb
D6R XL	Gross Power 189 hp Operating Weight 41,900 lb
D6R XR	Gross Power 189 hp Operating Weight 40,600 lb

D6M LGP to D6R XR specification matrix — Listing labels reported by the source
Publisher name	Source guide	Listing-entry count	Labels named by the source
Cat	D6M LGP to D6R XR	4	D6M LGP, D6M XL, D6R XL, and D6R XR

Blades
Specification	D6M LGP	D6M XL
Vpat-Blade Width	13.4 ft	10.75 ft

Specification	D6M LGP	D6M XL	D6R XL	D6R XR
Blade Type	VPAT	VPAT, SU	SU, A, PAT	SU, A, PAT

Specification	D6M XL	D6R XL	D6R XR
Su - Blade Width	10.5 ft	10.7 ft	10.7 ft

Specification	D6R XL	D6R XR
A-Blade Width	12.4 ft	12.4 ft
Angle Straight Blade Width	13.7 ft	13.7 ft

Dimensions and weight
Specification	D6M LGP	D6M XL	D6R XL	D6R XR
Length W/ Blade	17.7 ft	15.74 ft	17.5 ft	16.57 ft
Width Over Tracks	9.91 ft	8.17 ft	8.01 ft	8.01 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.48 ft	10.11 ft	10.49 ft	10.49 ft
Length Of Track On Ground	10.18 ft	8.37 ft	9.26 ft	9.04 ft
Ground Clearance	1.77 ft	1.4 ft	1.26 ft	1.26 ft
Length W/O Blade	13.62 ft	12.28 ft	12.67 ft	13.14 ft
Overall Length - Basic Tractor - With Drawbar	13.6 ft	12.25 ft	13.3 ft	13.3 ft
Height	7.9 ft	7.5 ft	7.8 ft	7.8 ft
Height - ROPS/Canopy	10.3 ft	9.9 ft	10.4 ft	10.4 ft
Overall Length - With Blade	212.4 in	189 in	225 in	225 in

Undercarriage
Specification	D6M LGP	D6M XL	D6R XL	D6R XR
Track Gauge	7.1 ft	6.2 ft	6.2 ft	6.2 ft
Standard Shoe Size	27.96 in	23.63 in	22.05 in	22.05 in
Ground Clearance	0.15 ft	0.13 ft	1.24 ft	1.24 ft
Shoe Type	Moderate Service-Heavy Duty	Moderate Service-Heavy Duty	Single grouser	Moderate Service-Rotating Bushing Track
Shoes/Side	46	40	41	40
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	8	7	7	7
Number Of Shoes Per Side	46	40	41	40
Track On Ground	10.1 in	8.31 in	9.25 in	9.25 in
Track Rollers/Side	8	7	7	7
Ground Pressure	4.54 psi	7.22 psi	8.56 psi	8.58 psi
Width - Shoe	33.86 in	23.62 in	22.05 in	22.05 in
Ground Contact Area	6,820 in2	4,743 in2	4,888 in2	4,770 in2

Specification	D6R XL	D6R XR
Track Pitch	8 in	8 in

Ripper
Specification	D6M LGP	D6M XL	D6R XL	D6R XR
Number Of Pockets	3	3	3	3
Ripper Type	Parallelogram	Parallelogram	Parallelogram	Parallelogram
Overall Beam Width	86.7 in	86.7 in	86.7 in	86.7 in
Maximum Penetration	14.6 in	18.7 in	19.7 in	19.7 in
Maximum Clearance Raised - Under Tip, Pinned In Bottom Hole	20 in	15.5 in	20.2 in	20.2 in

Engine
Specification	D6M LGP	D6M XL	D6R XL	D6R XR
Number Of Cylinders	6	6	6	6
Engine Model	3116T	3116T	3306 T	3306 T
Gross Power	153 hp	153 hp	189 hp	189 hp
Net Power	140 hp	140 hp	175 hp	175 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	1,900 rpm	1,900 rpm
Displacement	402.8 cu in	402.8 cu in	640.8 cu in	640.8 cu in
Aspiration	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Flywheel Power	140 hp	140 hp	175 hp	175 hp
Maximum Flywheel Power	153 hp	153 hp	189 hp	189 hp
Flywheel Power - Power Shift	140 hp	140 hp	175 hp	175 hp

Operational
Specification	D6M LGP	D6M XL	D6R XL	D6R XR
Operating Weight	36,400 lb	33,200 lb	41,900 lb	40,600 lb
Fuel Capacity	82.2 gal	82.2 gal	101.2 gal	101.2 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	12.8 gal	12.8 gal	19.6 gal	19.6 gal
Engine Oil Capacity	6.9 gal	6.9 gal	7.3 gal	7.3 gal
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity	7.8 gal	7.8 gal	20.1 gal	20.1 gal
Powertrain Fluid Capacity	32.3 gal	32.3 gal	41 gal	41 gal
Final Drives Fluid Capacity	1.9 gal	1.9 gal	3.6 gal	3.6 gal
Operating Voltage	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	70 amps	70 amps	70 amps	70 amps

Transmission and speeds
Specification	D6M LGP	D6M XL	D6R XL	D6R XR
Transmission Type	Power Shift	Power Shift	Power Shift	Power Shift
Number Of Forward Gears	3	3	3	3
Number Of Reverse Gears	3	3	3	3
Max Speed - Forward	6.4 mph	6.4 mph	7.4 mph	7.4 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	7.9 mph	7.9 mph	9.5 mph	9.5 mph
1.0 Forward	2.2 mph	2.2 mph	2.5 mph	2.5 mph
2.0 Forward	3.8 mph	3.8 mph	4.3 mph	4.3 mph
3.0 Forward	6.4 mph	6.4 mph	7 mph	7 mph
1.0 Reverse	2.7 mph	2.7 mph	3 mph	3 mph
2.0 Reverse	4.7 mph	4.7 mph	5.3 mph	5.3 mph
3.0 Reverse	8 mph	8 mph	9.2 mph	9.2 mph

Weights
Specification	D6M LGP	D6M XL	D6R XL	D6R XR
Operating Weight	37,320 lb	34,240 lb	42,300 lb	42,300 lb
Operating Weight - Power Shift	36,400 lb	33,200 lb	41,900 lb	41,900 lb

Specification	D6R XL	D6R XR
Operating Weight - Power Psds	42,300 lb	42,300 lb

Hydraulic System
Specification	D6M LGP	D6M XL	D6R XL	D6R XR
Pump Type	Piston	Piston	Piston	Piston Style
Relief Valve Pressure	3,600 psi	3,600 psi	2,800 psi	2,800 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	31.5 gpm	31.5 gpm	50.2 gpm	50.2 gpm

Standard Blade
Specification	D6M LGP	D6M XL	D6R XL	D6R XR
Blade width	13.4 ft	10.8 ft	10.7 ft	11.1 ft
Blade height	40.4 in	47.1 in	55.6 in	49.5 in
Capacity	4.2 yd3	4.2 yd3	7.4 yd3	5.1 yd3
Cutting Depth	17.1 in	17.5 in	18.1 in	18.7 in

Service Refill Capacities
Specification	D6M LGP	D6M XL	D6R XL	D6R XR
Cooling System	12.8 gal	12.7 gal	19.6 gal	19.6 gal
Fuel Tank	82.2 gal	82.2 gal	101.2 gal	101.2 gal
Final Drive - Each	1.9 gal	1.9 gal	3.7 gal	3.7 gal
Hydraulic Tank	7.8 gal	7.7 gal	20.1 gal	20.1 gal
Engine Crankcase	6.9 gal	6.9 gal	7.4 gal	7.4 gal
Power Train	32.3 gal	32.3 gal	41 gal	41 gal

Specification	D6M LGP	D6M XL
Attachment Hydraulic System Tank Only	18.3 gal	18.3 gal

Winch
Specification	D6M LGP	D6M XL	D6R XL	D6R XR
Flange Diameter	19.9 in	19.9 in	13 in	13 in
Oil Capacity	19.6 gal	19.6 gal	17.7 gal	17.7 gal
Winch And Bracket Length	44.1 in	44.1 in	47.3 in	47.3 in
Drum Diameter	10 in	10 in	10.3 in	10.3 in
Drum Width	13 in	13 in	10 in	10 in
Winch Case - Width	38.4 in	38.4 in	38.4 in	38.4 in
Weight*	2,813 lb	2,813 lb	2,502 lb	2,502 lb
Increased Tractor Length - Std	15 in	15 in	20.4 in	14.3 in

Variants — Source comparison annotation
Source guide	Differing-field count reported
D6M LGP to D6R XR	77

Ratios
Figure	D6M LGP	D6M XL	D6R XL	D6R XR
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight	3.8	4.2	4.2	4.3
Pump flow per engine horsepower	0.23 gpm	0.23 gpm	0.29 gpm	0.29 gpm
Fuel tank per engine horsepower	0.59 gal	0.59 gal	0.58 gal	0.58 gal

D6M LGP to D6R XR: owner reports

Sources: 3 forum discussions about the Caterpillar D6R dozers (D6R XL, D6R LGP); heavyequipmentforums.com.

Cat: No-crank, e-stop wiring and dead gauges.

D6M LGP to D6R XR: forum references

Related discussion: “CAT D6r LGP 9pn”: D6H LGP to D6T LGP VPAT.

Used market for the D6M LGP to D6R XR — Dated first-page listing snapshot
Observation date	Listing source	Equipment search	Listings
2026-09-24	MachineryTrader	Cat crawler dozer	50

Model	Listed	Model years	Lowest asking	Highest asking	Median asking	Median hours
D6M LGP	11	1996 to 2006	$37,462	$57,900	$42,500	5,949
D6M XL	14	1994 to 2001	$31,907	$104,851	$52,500	18,100
D6R XL	25	1996 to 2020	$22,000	$325,000	$72,250	10,291

D6M LGP to D6R XR: recall reference — Dated CPSC search
Search date	Database	Names queried	Search result
2026-09-24	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission	Cat together with the crawler dozer D6M LGP, D6M XL, D6R XL, D6R XR	No matching recall in this search

Sources for this page
Evidence class	Document, classification and recorded date
Reference site	Reference site: Cat D6M LGP — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Cat D6M XL — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Cat D6R XL — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Cat D6R XR — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads	Forum threads: Forum threads read for the Caterpillar D6R dozers (D6R XL, D6R LGP) — Heavyequipmentforums. Observed 2026-09-24.
Used-market listings	Used-market listings: MachineryTrader listings for Cat D6M LGP — MachineryTrader. Observed 2026-09-24.
Federal agency data	Federal agency data: Recall database search for Cat — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Observed 2026-09-24.

Recorded observations — Forum-title snapshot
Observation field	Recorded value
Title count	63
Forum indexes	Heavy Equipment Forums
Search wording	the D6M LGP to D6R XR crawler dozer
Topics in the title results	transmission and drive, electrical and sensors, brakes and steering
Latest title quoted by the reference	CAT D6r LGP 9pn

Cat D6M LGP to D6R XR: Configuration records

D6M LGP

Specification	Source figure
Dimensions and weight
Length W/ Blade	17.7 ft
Width Over Tracks	9.91 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.48 ft
Length W/O Blade	13.62 ft
Overall Length - Basic Tractor - With Drawbar	13.6 ft
Height	7.9 ft
Height - ROPS/Canopy	10.3 ft
Overall Length - With Blade	212.4 in
Undercarriage
Standard Shoe Size	27.96 in
Shoe Type	Moderate Service-Heavy Duty
Shoes/Side	46
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	8
Number Of Shoes Per Side	46
Track On Ground	10.1 in
Track Rollers/Side	8
Ground Pressure	4.54 psi
Width - Shoe	33.86 in
Ground Contact Area	6,820 in2
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	3116T
Gross Power	153 hp
Net Power	140 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Displacement	402.8 cu in
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Flywheel Power	140 hp
Maximum Flywheel Power	153 hp
Flywheel Power - Power Shift	140 hp
Operational
Fuel Capacity	82.2 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	12.8 gal
Engine Oil Capacity	6.9 gal
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity	7.8 gal
Powertrain Fluid Capacity	32.3 gal
Final Drives Fluid Capacity	1.9 gal
Operating Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	70 amps
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	Power Shift
Number Of Forward Gears	3
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Max Speed - Forward	6.4 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	7.9 mph
Standard Blade
Blade width	13.4 ft
Blade height	40.4 in
Capacity	4.2 yd3
Cutting Depth	17.1 in
Blades
Vpat-Blade Width	13.4 ft
Blade Type	VPAT
Ripper
Number Of Pockets	3
Ripper Type	Parallelogram
Overall Beam Width	86.7 in
Maximum Penetration	14.6 in
Maximum Clearance Raised - Under Tip, Pinned In Bottom Hole	20 in
Weights
Operating Weight - Power Shift	36,400 lb
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System	12.8 gal
Fuel Tank	82.2 gal
Final Drive - Each	1.9 gal
Hydraulic Tank	7.8 gal
Engine Crankcase	6.9 gal
Power Train	32.3 gal
Attachment Hydraulic System Tank Only	18.3 gal
Winch
Flange Diameter	19.9 in
Oil Capacity	19.6 gal
Winch And Bracket Length	44.1 in
Drum Diameter	10 in
Drum Width	13 in
Winch Case - Width	38.4 in
Weight*	2,813 lb
Increased Tractor Length - Std	15 in
Additional specifications
Length Of Track On Ground	10.18 ft
Ground Clearance	1.77 ft
Track Gauge	7.1 ft
Operating Weight	36,400 lb
Pump Type	Piston
Relief Valve Pressure	3,600 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	31.5 gpm

Source

D6M XL

Specification	Source figure
Dimensions and weight
Length W/ Blade	15.74 ft
Width Over Tracks	8.17 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.11 ft
Length W/O Blade	12.28 ft
Overall Length - Basic Tractor - With Drawbar	12.25 ft
Height	7.5 ft
Height - ROPS/Canopy	9.9 ft
Overall Length - With Blade	189 in
Undercarriage
Standard Shoe Size	23.63 in
Shoe Type	Moderate Service-Heavy Duty
Shoes/Side	40
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	7
Number Of Shoes Per Side	40
Track On Ground	8.31 in
Track Rollers/Side	7
Ground Pressure	7.22 psi
Width - Shoe	23.62 in
Ground Contact Area	4,743 in2
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	3116T
Gross Power	153 hp
Net Power	140 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Displacement	402.8 cu in
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Flywheel Power	140 hp
Maximum Flywheel Power	153 hp
Flywheel Power - Power Shift	140 hp
Operational
Fuel Capacity	82.2 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	12.8 gal
Engine Oil Capacity	6.9 gal
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity	7.8 gal
Powertrain Fluid Capacity	32.3 gal
Final Drives Fluid Capacity	1.9 gal
Operating Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	70 amps
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	Power Shift
Number Of Forward Gears	3
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Max Speed - Forward	6.4 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	7.9 mph
Standard Blade
Blade width	10.8 ft
Blade height	47.1 in
Capacity	4.2 yd3
Cutting Depth	17.5 in
Blades
Vpat-Blade Width	10.75 ft
Blade Type	VPAT, SU
Su - Blade Width	10.5 ft
Ripper
Number Of Pockets	3
Ripper Type	Parallelogram
Overall Beam Width	86.7 in
Maximum Penetration	18.7 in
Maximum Clearance Raised - Under Tip, Pinned In Bottom Hole	15.5 in
Weights
Operating Weight - Power Shift	33,200 lb
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System	12.7 gal
Fuel Tank	82.2 gal
Final Drive - Each	1.9 gal
Hydraulic Tank	7.7 gal
Engine Crankcase	6.9 gal
Power Train	32.3 gal
Attachment Hydraulic System Tank Only	18.3 gal
Winch
Flange Diameter	19.9 in
Oil Capacity	19.6 gal
Winch And Bracket Length	44.1 in
Drum Diameter	10 in
Drum Width	13 in
Winch Case - Width	38.4 in
Weight*	2,813 lb
Increased Tractor Length - Std	15 in
Additional specifications
Length Of Track On Ground	8.37 ft
Ground Clearance	1.4 ft
Track Gauge	6.2 ft
Operating Weight	33,200 lb
Pump Type	Piston
Relief Valve Pressure	3,600 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	31.5 gpm

Source

D6R XL

Specification	Source figure
Dimensions and weight
Length W/ Blade	17.5 ft
Width Over Tracks	8.01 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.49 ft
Length W/O Blade	12.67 ft
Overall Length - Basic Tractor - With Drawbar	13.3 ft
Height	7.8 ft
Height - ROPS/Canopy	10.4 ft
Overall Length - With Blade	225 in
Undercarriage
Standard Shoe Size	22.05 in
Shoe Type	Single grouser
Shoes/Side	41
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	7
Number Of Shoes Per Side	41
Track On Ground	9.25 in
Track Rollers/Side	7
Ground Pressure	8.56 psi
Width - Shoe	22.05 in
Ground Contact Area	4,888 in2
Track Pitch	8 in
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	3306 T
Gross Power	189 hp
Net Power	175 hp
Power Measured @	1,900 rpm
Displacement	640.8 cu in
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Flywheel Power	175 hp
Maximum Flywheel Power	189 hp
Flywheel Power - Power Shift	175 hp
Operational
Fuel Capacity	101.2 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	19.6 gal
Engine Oil Capacity	7.3 gal
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity	20.1 gal
Powertrain Fluid Capacity	41 gal
Final Drives Fluid Capacity	3.6 gal
Operating Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	70 amps
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	Power Shift
Number Of Forward Gears	3
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Max Speed - Forward	7.4 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	9.5 mph
Standard Blade
Blade width	10.7 ft
Blade height	55.6 in
Capacity	7.4 yd3
Cutting Depth	18.1 in
Blades
Blade Type	SU, A, PAT
Su - Blade Width	10.7 ft
A-Blade Width	12.4 ft
Angle Straight Blade Width	13.7 ft
Ripper
Number Of Pockets	3
Ripper Type	Parallelogram
Overall Beam Width	86.7 in
Maximum Penetration	19.7 in
Maximum Clearance Raised - Under Tip, Pinned In Bottom Hole	20.2 in
Weights
Operating Weight - Power Shift	41,900 lb
Operating Weight - Power Psds	42,300 lb
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System	19.6 gal
Fuel Tank	101.2 gal
Final Drive - Each	3.7 gal
Hydraulic Tank	20.1 gal
Engine Crankcase	7.4 gal
Power Train	41 gal
Winch
Flange Diameter	13 in
Oil Capacity	17.7 gal
Winch And Bracket Length	47.3 in
Drum Diameter	10.3 in
Drum Width	10 in
Winch Case - Width	38.4 in
Weight*	2,502 lb
Increased Tractor Length - Std	20.4 in
Additional specifications
Length Of Track On Ground	9.26 ft
Ground Clearance	1.26 ft
Track Gauge	6.2 ft
Operating Weight	41,900 lb
Pump Type	Piston
Relief Valve Pressure	2,800 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	50.2 gpm

Source

D6R XR

Specification	Source figure
Dimensions and weight
Length W/ Blade	16.57 ft
Width Over Tracks	8.01 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.49 ft
Length W/O Blade	13.14 ft
Overall Length - Basic Tractor - With Drawbar	13.3 ft
Height	7.8 ft
Height - ROPS/Canopy	10.4 ft
Overall Length - With Blade	225 in
Undercarriage
Standard Shoe Size	22.05 in
Shoe Type	Moderate Service-Rotating Bushing Track
Shoes/Side	40
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	7
Number Of Shoes Per Side	40
Track On Ground	9.25 in
Track Rollers/Side	7
Ground Pressure	8.58 psi
Width - Shoe	22.05 in
Ground Contact Area	4,770 in2
Track Pitch	8 in
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	3306 T
Gross Power	189 hp
Net Power	175 hp
Power Measured @	1,900 rpm
Displacement	640.8 cu in
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Flywheel Power	175 hp
Maximum Flywheel Power	189 hp
Flywheel Power - Power Shift	175 hp
Operational
Fuel Capacity	101.2 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	19.6 gal
Engine Oil Capacity	7.3 gal
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity	20.1 gal
Powertrain Fluid Capacity	41 gal
Final Drives Fluid Capacity	3.6 gal
Operating Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	70 amps
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	Power Shift
Number Of Forward Gears	3
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Max Speed - Forward	7.4 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	9.5 mph
Standard Blade
Blade width	11.1 ft
Blade height	49.5 in
Capacity	5.1 yd3
Cutting Depth	18.7 in
Blades
Blade Type	SU, A, PAT
Su - Blade Width	10.7 ft
A-Blade Width	12.4 ft
Angle Straight Blade Width	13.7 ft
Ripper
Number Of Pockets	3
Ripper Type	Parallelogram
Overall Beam Width	86.7 in
Maximum Penetration	19.7 in
Maximum Clearance Raised - Under Tip, Pinned In Bottom Hole	20.2 in
Weights
Operating Weight - Power Shift	41,900 lb
Operating Weight - Power Psds	42,300 lb
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System	19.6 gal
Fuel Tank	101.2 gal
Final Drive - Each	3.7 gal
Hydraulic Tank	20.1 gal
Engine Crankcase	7.4 gal
Power Train	41 gal
Winch
Flange Diameter	13 in
Oil Capacity	17.7 gal
Winch And Bracket Length	47.3 in
Drum Diameter	10.3 in
Drum Width	10 in
Winch Case - Width	38.4 in
Weight*	2,502 lb
Increased Tractor Length - Std	14.3 in
Additional specifications
Length Of Track On Ground	9.04 ft
Ground Clearance	1.26 ft
Track Gauge	6.2 ft
Operating Weight	40,600 lb
Pump Type	Piston Style
Relief Valve Pressure	2,800 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	50.2 gpm

Source

Compare Cat D6M LGP, D6M XL, D6R XL, D6R XR

Blades
Specification	D6M LGP	D6M XL	D6R XL	D6R XR
Blade Type	VPAT	VPAT, SU	SU, A, PAT	SU, A, PAT

Dimensions and weight
Specification	D6M LGP	D6M XL	D6R XL	D6R XR
Length W/ Blade	17.7 ft	15.74 ft	17.5 ft	16.57 ft
Width Over Tracks	9.91 ft	8.17 ft	8.01 ft	8.01 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.48 ft	10.11 ft	10.49 ft	10.49 ft
Length Of Track On Ground	10.18 ft	8.37 ft	9.26 ft	9.04 ft
Ground Clearance	1.77 ft	1.4 ft	1.26 ft	1.26 ft
Length W/O Blade	13.62 ft	12.28 ft	12.67 ft	13.14 ft
Overall Length - Basic Tractor - With Drawbar	13.6 ft	12.25 ft	13.3 ft	13.3 ft
Height	7.9 ft	7.5 ft	7.8 ft	7.8 ft
Height - ROPS/Canopy	10.3 ft	9.9 ft	10.4 ft	10.4 ft
Overall Length - With Blade	212.4 in	189 in	225 in	225 in

Undercarriage
Specification	D6M LGP	D6M XL	D6R XL	D6R XR
Track Gauge	7.1 ft	6.2 ft	6.2 ft	6.2 ft
Standard Shoe Size	27.96 in	23.63 in	22.05 in	22.05 in
Shoe Type	Moderate Service-Heavy Duty	Moderate Service-Heavy Duty	Single grouser	Moderate Service-Rotating Bushing Track
Shoes/Side	46	40	41	40
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	8	7	7	7
Number Of Shoes Per Side	46	40	41	40
Track On Ground	10.1 in	8.31 in	9.25 in	9.25 in
Track Rollers/Side	8	7	7	7
Ground Pressure	4.54 psi	7.22 psi	8.56 psi	8.58 psi
Width - Shoe	33.86 in	23.62 in	22.05 in	22.05 in
Ground Contact Area	6,820 in2	4,743 in2	4,888 in2	4,770 in2

Ripper
Specification	D6M LGP	D6M XL	D6R XL	D6R XR
Number Of Pockets	3	3	3	3
Ripper Type	Parallelogram	Parallelogram	Parallelogram	Parallelogram
Overall Beam Width	86.7 in	86.7 in	86.7 in	86.7 in
Maximum Penetration	14.6 in	18.7 in	19.7 in	19.7 in
Maximum Clearance Raised - Under Tip, Pinned In Bottom Hole	20 in	15.5 in	20.2 in	20.2 in

Engine
Specification	D6M LGP	D6M XL	D6R XL	D6R XR
Number Of Cylinders	6	6	6	6
Engine Model	3116T	3116T	3306 T	3306 T
Gross Power	153 hp	153 hp	189 hp	189 hp
Net Power	140 hp	140 hp	175 hp	175 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	1,900 rpm	1,900 rpm
Displacement	402.8 cu in	402.8 cu in	640.8 cu in	640.8 cu in
Aspiration	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Flywheel Power	140 hp	140 hp	175 hp	175 hp
Maximum Flywheel Power	153 hp	153 hp	189 hp	189 hp
Flywheel Power - Power Shift	140 hp	140 hp	175 hp	175 hp

Operational
Specification	D6M LGP	D6M XL	D6R XL	D6R XR
Operating Weight	36,400 lb	33,200 lb	41,900 lb	40,600 lb
Fuel Capacity	82.2 gal	82.2 gal	101.2 gal	101.2 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	12.8 gal	12.8 gal	19.6 gal	19.6 gal
Engine Oil Capacity	6.9 gal	6.9 gal	7.3 gal	7.3 gal
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity	7.8 gal	7.8 gal	20.1 gal	20.1 gal
Powertrain Fluid Capacity	32.3 gal	32.3 gal	41 gal	41 gal
Final Drives Fluid Capacity	1.9 gal	1.9 gal	3.6 gal	3.6 gal
Operating Voltage	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	70 amps	70 amps	70 amps	70 amps

Transmission and speeds
Specification	D6M LGP	D6M XL	D6R XL	D6R XR
Transmission Type	Power Shift	Power Shift	Power Shift	Power Shift
Number Of Forward Gears	3	3	3	3
Number Of Reverse Gears	3	3	3	3
Max Speed - Forward	6.4 mph	6.4 mph	7.4 mph	7.4 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	7.9 mph	7.9 mph	9.5 mph	9.5 mph

Weights
Specification	D6M LGP	D6M XL	D6R XL	D6R XR
Operating Weight - Power Shift	36,400 lb	33,200 lb	41,900 lb	41,900 lb

Hydraulic System
Specification	D6M LGP	D6M XL	D6R XL	D6R XR
Pump Type	Piston	Piston	Piston	Piston Style
Relief Valve Pressure	3,600 psi	3,600 psi	2,800 psi	2,800 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	31.5 gpm	31.5 gpm	50.2 gpm	50.2 gpm

Standard Blade
Specification	D6M LGP	D6M XL	D6R XL	D6R XR
Blade width	13.4 ft	10.8 ft	10.7 ft	11.1 ft
Blade height	40.4 in	47.1 in	55.6 in	49.5 in
Capacity	4.2 yd3	4.2 yd3	7.4 yd3	5.1 yd3
Cutting Depth	17.1 in	17.5 in	18.1 in	18.7 in

Service Refill Capacities
Specification	D6M LGP	D6M XL	D6R XL	D6R XR
Cooling System	12.8 gal	12.7 gal	19.6 gal	19.6 gal
Fuel Tank	82.2 gal	82.2 gal	101.2 gal	101.2 gal
Final Drive - Each	1.9 gal	1.9 gal	3.7 gal	3.7 gal
Hydraulic Tank	7.8 gal	7.7 gal	20.1 gal	20.1 gal
Engine Crankcase	6.9 gal	6.9 gal	7.4 gal	7.4 gal
Power Train	32.3 gal	32.3 gal	41 gal	41 gal

Winch
Specification	D6M LGP	D6M XL	D6R XL	D6R XR
Flange Diameter	19.9 in	19.9 in	13 in	13 in
Oil Capacity	19.6 gal	19.6 gal	17.7 gal	17.7 gal
Winch And Bracket Length	44.1 in	44.1 in	47.3 in	47.3 in
Drum Diameter	10 in	10 in	10.3 in	10.3 in
Drum Width	13 in	13 in	10 in	10 in
Winch Case - Width	38.4 in	38.4 in	38.4 in	38.4 in
Weight*	2,813 lb	2,813 lb	2,502 lb	2,502 lb
Increased Tractor Length - Std	15 in	15 in	20.4 in	14.3 in

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