BulldozerEurope

Caterpillar D6N

17,792 kg166 hp3.21 m³ blade33.1 kPaMarket avg. €93k · 14 listed · 9 below market

Side elevationCaterpillar D6N
Caterpillar D6N side elevation
Operating weight
17,792 kg
Length
3,740 mm
Fig · proportional to datasheet · crawler dozer
Live market

14 active asks across Europe

Market avg.€93k

Asking prices land at €64k – €127k, around 10% above the market average.

NL
€122k
BE
€93k
PL
€62k
EE
€45k
DE
€90k
  • 200312,200 hrs · NL · dealer name hidden€38k
  • 200515,700 hrs · NL · dealer name hidden€49k
  • 200514,200 hrs · RO · dealer name hidden€60k
  • 201310,898 hrs · NL · dealer name hidden€68k
Based on 14 active dealer listings across our network.As of 2 Jun 2026
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MakeCaterpillar
ModelD6N
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Specification · Comparison

How the D6N lines up in its class.

Nearest competitors auto-selected by category and weight class. Specs from manufacturer datasheets; prices from recent dealer listings.

At a glance
Weight class
18 t
20 t
20 t
Power
Engine
Cat C7.1 ACERT
Komatsu SAA6D107E-3
John Deere 6090HT
Power
166 hp
168 hp
185 hp
Peak torque
829 Nm
Fuel tank
299 L
372 L
371 L
Dimensions
Operating weight
17,792 kg
19,460 kg
18,079 kg
Length
3,740 mm
5,480 mm
5,397 mm
Width
4,084 mm
3,860 mm
3,260 mm
Height
3,109 mm
3,185 mm
3,200 mm
Undercarriage
Shoe width
840 mm
860 mm
610 mm
Track on ground
3,118 mm
3,165 mm
2,769 mm
Ground pressure
33.1 kPa
31.78 kPa
53.1 kPa
Working range
Blade width
4,084 mm
3,860 mm
3,260 mm
Blade capacity
3.21 m³
3.81 m³
5.58 m³
Drive
Transmission
Hydrostatic, 5F/5R
Hydrostatic HST
Hydrostatic
Travel speed
10.1 km/h
9 km/h
10.1 km/h
Market
Market average ask · EU
€93k
€99k
Price range
€64k€127k
€69k€119k
Active listings
14
10
0
Specs · manufacturer datasheetsPrices · recent dealer listings, trailing window
About · Caterpillar D6N

Overview

The Caterpillar D6N is a compact mid-range crawler bulldozer in the 16–20-tonne class, produced since 2004. It is powered by a Cat C7.1 ACERT engine producing 165 hp with a power-shift transmission. The D6N is offered in XL, XW, and LGP undercarriage configurations. Its lower operating weight reduces transport costs and suits sites with restricted ground-bearing capacity.

Typical applications

Where this machine is used

Smaller civil engineering contractors, municipalities, and agricultural drainage companies across Europe use the D6N. In the Netherlands and Belgium, it is used for small channel re-profiling and levelling agricultural fields ahead of tile drainage installation. German municipal contractors use it for landfill cell construction and site clearance. The LGP variant suits peat and reclaimed-land groundwork where wider blade coverage and lower foot pressure are required.

Used-market inspection

What to check before buying

Check injector sealing and turbocharger condition on higher-hour machines. The hydraulic blade-tilt manifold can suffer internal bypassing. Test all blade cylinder functions at full speed and pressure. Inspect undercarriage rollers for flat spots from extended parking on hard surfaces, a common issue on municipal machines that sit unused between seasonal contracts. Request recent oil sample analysis reports to assess internal engine wear.

Current market

Price position

The D6N competes with the Komatsu D61PX and John Deere 850J in the 15–20-tonne segment. Its lower operating weight allows standard transport permits and fits residential sites. Used D6N values in Benelux have been stable, driven by steady demand from drainage contractors. The LGP variant commands a 10–15% premium over standard-track machines of the same age and hours.

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