Caterpillar D6D SA Special Application
The Caterpillar D6D SA Special Application is a tractor produced by Caterpillar. It is equipped with a 638 ci 10.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 165 hp / 123.0 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and 4 reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 28500 to 29000 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 165 hp / 123.0 kW
Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
115 gal
435.3 L
Transmission
6 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
29000 lbs
13154 kg
Overview
 | 1977 - 1991
Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Original price was $104,120 in 1985 | |
Caterpillar D6D SA Engine | |
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Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 115 gal
435.3 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Caterpillar D6D SA Transmission | |
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6-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Caterpillar D6D SA Power | |
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Engine (net) | 165 hp
123.0 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 125 hp
93.2 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | crawler |
Four-post ROPS. Cab available with air-conditioning. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pressure | 2250 psi
155.1 bar |
Pump flow | 24 gpm
90.8 lpm |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
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Weight | 28500 to 29000 pounds |
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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Track-Type Tractors published in 1980, by Caterpillar | |
Compact Sales Kit published in 1985, by Caterpillar | |
Tracteurs Caterpillar d4E, d5B, D6D, D7G Applications Speciales published in 1980 | |
Special Application Tractors published in 1982, by Caterpillar | |
Puissance variable Travail plus rentable published in 1985, by Caterpillar | |
D6D SA Tractor Variable Horsepower published in 1982, by Caterpillar | |
Implement Matching for Cat Tillage Tractors published in 1983, by Caterpillar |
Engine
Engine Detail — 638 ci / 10.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Caterpillar 3306 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 638 ci
10.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.75x6.00 inches
121 x 152 mm |
Power (net) | 165 hp
123.0 kW |
Fuel system | direct injection |
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 D6D 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 |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 156 inches
396 cm |
Width | 94 inches
238 cm |
Shipping weight | 28500 lbs
12927 kg |
Operating weight | 29000 lbs
13154 kg |
Gauge | 74 inches
187 cm |
Caterpillar D6D SA Height | |
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Hood | 75 inches
190 cm |
ROPS | 113 inches
287 cm |
Cab | 124 inches
314 cm |
Exhaust | 123.5 inches
313 cm |
Photos
Caterpillar D6D SA Special Application
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Caterpillar D6D SA Special Application based on its 165 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm) | Commercial / Field Scale | Large acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights. |
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 | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
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 D6D SA Special Application.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 13.4 hrs
Approximately 13.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (115 gal / 435.3 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~8.6 gal/hr (32.5 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 D6D SA Special Application Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Caterpillar D6D SA Special Application.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)165 hp
Kilowatts (kW)123 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)167.3 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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Production Years:1981 - 1985
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