D6 - Tier 4/Stage V

EFFICIENCY AND PRODUCTIVITY

• Up to 20% better fuel efficiency¹.
• Use up to 13% less fuel².
• Fully automatic 4-speed transmission continuously adjusts for maximum efficiency and power to the ground without added operator input.
• Full auto shift up and down entire working range to maximize fuel efficiency.

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.

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

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.*

LONG TERM VALUE AND DURABILITY

• Cat C9.3B engine eliminates Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system for greater reliability; simplified with a single engine Electronic Control Module (ECM) and improved engine air filter.
• Redesigned fuel system provides greater reliability and more accurate fuel delivery.
• Heavy Duty Extended Life undercarriage – HDXL with DuraLink™ – features Positive Pin Retention pins and link improvements for up to 20 percent more seal life in high impact conditions.
• Cat Abrasion™ undercarriage is your lowest cost-per-hour solution for high abrasion and low impact jobsites. The design offers double the seal life and eliminates bushing turns, reducing your costs up to 50 percent per hour compared to traditional undercarriage. Reduces link scalloping for smoother operation.
• Common structures for Heavy Duty and Cat Abrasion undercarriage enable changes from one to the other.
• Purpose-built Waste and Forestry arrangements.

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.