17,792 kg166 hp3.21 m³ blade33.1 kPaMarket avg. €146k · 10 listed · 4 below market
Asking prices land at €78k – €200k, around 72% above the market average.
Across independent European dealers, used Caterpillar D6N listings currently run from €77,500 to €200,000, with a market average around €146,161. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 10 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Caterpillar D6N is a medium-class tracked bulldozer with an operating weight of 17,792 kg and an engine output of 166 hp. It occupies a well-established position in the mid-size dozer segment, offering a blade capacity of 3.21 m³ suited to a broad range of earthmoving tasks. Built on Caterpillar's proven D6 platform, it represents a mainstream choice for contractors seeking a balance of push capacity and machine footprint.
Machines in this class are typically deployed on site preparation, road construction, land clearing, and bulk earthmoving assignments where a mid-size footprint is preferred over larger equipment. The D6N's blade capacity makes it effective for grading, rough cut work, and reclamation projects. Its weight class also suits pipeline corridor preparation and utility infrastructure grading.
Inspection of any medium dozer should prioritise undercarriage wear, as track components represent a significant portion of ongoing maintenance costs in this class. Buyers should assess sprocket, roller, and idler condition carefully, along with track pad wear. Engine hours should be cross-referenced with service records rather than relied upon in isolation. Hydraulic system integrity, blade cutting edge wear, and the condition of the cab and operator controls are all meaningful indicators of how the machine has been maintained. Machines with documented scheduled maintenance and available telematics history provide greater confidence in condition assessment. Requesting a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified technician is standard practice in this segment.
The D6N competes directly with the Komatsu D61PX and the John Deere 850J in the medium dozer segment. Against the Komatsu D61PX, the D6N is cross-shopped primarily on undercarriage configuration options and dealer support network, while both machines occupy comparable weight and power brackets. The John Deere 850J targets operators prioritising powertrain serviceability and cab environment, giving buyers a meaningful alternative with a similar operating weight class. Within the D6N's own price band, the attributes that move a unit higher or lower include accumulated service hours, blade configuration, the presence of technology packages such as grade control systems, undercarriage condition, and overall service history documentation. Machines with factory-fit attachments or current GPS-grade technology command stronger positioning relative to base-specification units.
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