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Ship a Caterpillar D6T crawler tractor: specs verified, rate in 60 seconds

The Caterpillar D6T measures 18 ft 0 in long, 8 ft 0 in wide and 10 ft 7 in high at 50,490 lbs (5.49 m × 2.44 m × 3.23 m, 22,902 kg). It is an oversize load (oversize permit); permits and escorts are priced into the rate automatically. Enter your route below; the dimensions are already in the form.

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Machine dimensions

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L 18 ft 0 in · 5.49 mW 8 ft 0 in · 2.44 mH 10 ft 7 in · 3.23 mAtt. 13 ft 3 inWt 50,490 lbs · 22,902 kg

Pre-filled from verified specs (2026-11-01). Final dimensions are the shipper's responsibility; confirm with the pickup site if unsure.

Oversize load, and what that means for your shipment. At 13 ft 3 in wide this machine exceeds the 8 ft 6 in legal limit on every route. Your rate includes the right trailer, permits and escorts (likely one escort), priced automatically, nothing added at pickup. Removing the attachment lets the base machine ride legal.

Before you book: what shippers ask

What trailer does a Caterpillar D6T need?

A lowboy or RGN. At 10 ft 7 in tall the machine sits at 12 ft 1 in on an RGN deck and 15 ft 7 in on a flatbed; the legal loaded height is 13 ft 6 in in the US and 13 ft 7 in in Canada.

Does a Caterpillar D6T need oversize permits?

Yes. 13 ft 3 in of travel width exceeds the 8 ft 6 in legal limit; the quote prices permits for every state or province crossed, escorts likely one escort, and files them for the carrier. Removing the attachment lets the base machine ride legal.

Can a Caterpillar D6T be loaded without a crane?

Yes when it starts and drives: it loads under its own power on the trailer's ramps. If it is inoperable, toggle starts-and-drives off in the form; winch loading is priced in, never added at pickup.

How should I prepare a Caterpillar D6T for pickup?

Empty the bucket or bed, fold and secure loose parts, note fluid leaks, and confirm the dimensions against the machine as it sits: debris, unfolded attachments or missing counterweights change weight and price.

What does it cost to ship a Caterpillar D6T?

Distance and the trailer class drive the price once the dimensions are set. Enter pickup and drop-off below; the rate is free, bookable and locked for 30 days.

How this crawler tractor ships

1. Equipment match: Lowboy or RGN
2. Loading: Drive-on when it runs; winch when it does not
3. Permits and escorts: oversize permit, escorts likely one escort
4. Season: weight-sensitive in spring thaw: rural pickups in Canada and the northern US may face road bans March to May, priced automatically

Operational specs

Published manufacturer figures for the base unit (LoadLoom equipment library, 2026-11-01); transport dimensions above remain the planning figures.

Ripper

Beam Cross Section: 216 254 mm 8.5 10 in
Number Of Pockets: 3
Ripper Type: Fixed Parallelogram
Overall Beam Width: 87 in
Weight - Each Additional Shank: 163 lb
Maximum Penetration: 19.7 in
Maximum Clearance Raised - Under Tip, Pinned In Bottom Hole: 20.1 in
Pry-Out Force: 20137 lb

Engine

Gross Power: 213 hp
Displacement: 537 cu in
Bore: 4.4 in
Stroke: 5.9 in
Net Power - Iso 9249: 185 hp
Net Power - Sae J1349: 183 hp
Engine Model: Cat C9 ACERT
Flywheel Power: 200 hp

Operational

Operating Weight: 44418 lb

Transmission

2.0 Forward: 3.2 mph
3.0 Forward: 5.3 mph
2.0 Reverse: 4.1 mph
3.0 Reverse: 6.8 mph
1.5 Forward: 2.4 mph
2.5 Forward: 4.1 mph
1.5 Reverse: 3 mph
2.5 Reverse: 5.3 mph

Weights

Shipping Weight: 36974 lb
Operating Weight - Xl A: 44795 lb
Shipping Weight - Xl A: 37589 lb
Operating Weight - Xl Su: 45082 lb
Shipping Weight - Xl Su: 37589 lb
Operating Weight - Xw A: 47576 lb
Shipping Weight - Xw A: 39174 lb
Operating Weight - Xw Su: 46961 lb

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System: 20.3 gal
Fuel Tank: 112 gal
Final Drive - Each: 3.6 gal
Hydraulic Tank: 13.6 gal
Engine Crankcase: 7.4 gal
Power Train: 38.5 gal
Pivot Shaft Compartment: 1.3 gal
Roller Frames - Each: 6.5 gal

Standards

Brakes: Brakes meet criterion SAE J/ISO 10265 MAR99
Rops/Fops: ROPS meets criteria SAE J395, SAE 1040 MAY 94, ISO 3471-1994/FOPS meets ISO 3449-1992 Level II
Cab: Meets appropriate standards as listed below.

Hydraulic Controls - Main Relief Valve

Pressure Setting - Steering: 6048 psi
Pressure Setting - Implement - Non-Vpat: 3147 psi
Pressure Setting - Implement - Vpat: 3545 psi

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Ⓑ Width?The widest point of the machine BODY, left to right. Don't count the attachment here, that goes in Ⓓ.

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Ⓓ Attachment width?Width of the bucket, blade, or boom if it's wider than the machine body.

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Ⓔ Angled width?If the blade or attachment can be turned/angled for transport, enter its width when angled. We price on this narrower width.

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Weight?Total operating weight including attachments. Check the spec plate on the machine or the operator's manual.

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Starts and drives??Starting and driving are different things: the machine must start AND move under its own power onto the trailer. If it starts but cannot drive, answer No. Non-runners need a winch-equipped trailer (surcharge applies). Loading assistance is not included in any quote; the driver loads with the truck's own equipment only.

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Specifications are provided for transport planning purposes only and reflect standard base configurations as published by equipment manufacturers and industry sources. Actual dimensions and weights vary by configuration, options, attachments, and condition. LoadLoom does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of published specifications. Confirming final dimensions and weight is the responsibility of the shipper; misdeclared dimensions may result in adjusted pricing, delays, or refused pickup. Legal load limits, permit requirements, and escort rules vary by state and province and are subject to change; permit and escort estimates are informational until confirmed at booking. Coverage is subject to declared value and the terms of the LoadLoom booking contract. Images and schematics are illustrative and may not depict the exact model or configuration listed. See PriceLock terms and the LoadLoom Terms and Conditions. Report an incorrect spec.