Caterpillar AG6
The Caterpillar AG6 is a tractor produced by Caterpillar. It is equipped with a 638 ci 10.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 240 hp / 179.0 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 32600 lbs 14787 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 240 hp / 179.0 kW
Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
165 gal
624.5 L
Transmission
6 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
32600 lbs
14787 kg
Overview
 | 1986 - 1993
Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
The Caterpillar AG6 was an agricultural crawler based on the D6. This steel-tracked crawler was primarily sold in the western United States. It was moderately successful, but was overshadowed by the then-new rubber-tracked Challenger tractors. | |
Caterpillar AG6 Engine | |
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Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Caterpillar AG6 Transmission | |
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6-speed sliding gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Caterpillar AG6 Power | |
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Engine | 240 hp
179.0 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 188 hp
140.2 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | crawler |
Steering | hydraulic wet disc clutches |
Wet hydraulic band brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 165 gal
624.5 L |
Hydraulic system | 17.5 gal
66.2 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center load sensing |
Capacity | 17.5 gal
66.2 L |
Pressure | 2350 psi
162.0 bar |
Valves | 5 |
Pump flow | 26.4 gpm
99.9 lpm |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
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Weight | 32600 lbs
14787 kg |
24-inch tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 50 |
References | |
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AG6 published in 1986, by Caterpillar |
Engine
Engine Detail — 638 ci / 10.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Caterpillar 3306 |
Configuration | turbocharged aftercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 638 ci
10.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.75x6.00 inches
121 x 152 mm |
Power | 240 hp
179.0 kW |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Air cleaner | dry dual element |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 24 |
Oil capacity | 29 qts
27.4 L |
Coolant capacity | 48 qts
45.4 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 6 forward and reverse sliding gear
Type | sliding gear |
Gears | 6 forward and reverse |
Clutch | wet disc |
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Dimensions
Caterpillar AG6 Tracks | |
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Width | 24 inches
60 cm |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 202 inches
513 cm |
Width | 98 inches
248 cm |
Weight | 32600 lbs
14787 kg |
Clearance (drawbar) | 13 inches
33 cm |
Gauge | 74 inches
187 cm |
Caterpillar AG6 Height | |
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Hood | 80.5 inches
204 cm |
Cab | 125 inches
317 cm |
Exhaust | 137 inches
347 cm |
Photos
Caterpillar AG6
Caterpillar Ag6 with disc.
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Caterpillar AG6 based on its 240 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁 | Commercial / Field Scale | High horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Broad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Caterpillar AG6.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 13.2 hrs
Approximately 13.2 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (165 gal / 624.6 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~12.5 gal/hr (47.2 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Caterpillar AG6 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Caterpillar AG6.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)240 hp
Kilowatts (kW)179 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)243.3 PS
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