Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application
The Caterpillar D6C SA Special Application is a tractor produced by Caterpillar. It is equipped with a 638 ci 10.5 L engine. The rated power output is 140 hp 104.4 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and 4 reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 26100 lbs 11838 kg.
Engine Power
140 hp
104.4 kW
Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
115 gal
435.3 L
Transmission
6 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
26100 lbs
11838 kg
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Overview
![]() | 1970 - 1976
Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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1970 - 1976 | |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Caterpillar D6C SA Engine | |
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Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 115 gal
435.3 L |
Engine details ... | |
Caterpillar D6C SA Transmission | |
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6-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Caterpillar D6C SA Power | |
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Engine | 140 hp
104.4 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 125 hp
93.2 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | crawler |
Open operator station. Four-post canopy available. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pressure | 2000 psi
137.9 bar |
Pump flow | 22.2 gpm
84.0 lpm |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
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Weight | 26100 lbs
11838 kg |
20-inch tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ... | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 50 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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D4 - D5 - D6 Special Application Tractors published in 1972, by Caterpillar | |
A guide to better fuel management published in 1973, by Caterpillar | |
D6C Special Application published in 1970, by Caterpillar |
Engine
Engine Detail — 638 ci / 10.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Caterpillar 3306 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 638 ci
10.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.75x6.00 inches
121 x 152 mm |
Power | 140 hp
104.4 kW |
Rated RPM | 2000 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 24 |
Oil capacity | 29 qts
27.4 L |
Coolant capacity | 40 qts
37.9 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 6 forward and 4 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 6 forward and 4 reverse |
Oil capacity | 104 qts
98.4 L |
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Dimensions
Caterpillar D6C SA Tracks | |
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Width | 20 inches
50 cm |
Length on ground | 93 inches
236 cm |
Area on ground | 3730 in²
2.4 m² |
Width | 22 inches
55 cm |
Width | 24 inches
60 cm |
Width | 26 inches
66 cm |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 156 inches
396 cm |
Width | 94 inches
238 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 105 inches
266 cm |
Shipping weight | 26100 lbs
11838 kg |
Gauge | 74 inches
187 cm |
Photos
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