Comparing Medium Cat Dozers to the Competition

Key Differences to Know

You’re ready to take your productivity to the next level and add medium dozer to your heavy equipment fleet. It’s a great investment that will pay off, but you want to be sure you’re getting the best product for your dollars. How does Cat really stand up to the competition? We’ve put together a quick comparison guide so you can see the Cat difference for yourself.

BROWSE DOZERS

Cat D6 Track Type Tractor

✅ Excellent weight to power ratio—138 kg/kW

✅ High alternator capacity—65 AMP

✅ Cat Product Link^TM satellite for cellular transmission of machine location and alerts.

✅ High flow gear-type hydraulic pump 202 L/min flow

✅ Advanced monitoring through 3 gauges and 11 warning lamps

✅ Full operator and machine guarding protection available

✅ Final drives removed from impact areas

Komatsu D85ESS-2/2A

❌ Lower weight to power ratio—120kg/kW (D85Ess-2)

❌ Alternator capacity—35 AMP

❌ No factory integrated and installed satellite or cellular transmission of machine location and alerts.

❌ Gear-type hydraulic pump—180 L/min flow

❌ Basic monitoring through 2 gauges and 2 warning lamps

❌ Limited operator guarding protection

❌ Final drives exposed to impact areas

Cat D6 Track Type Tractor

✅ Fully automatic 4-speet lock-up clutch transmission

✅ Heavy duty XL & Cat abrasion track for longer life

✅ Heavy duty roller frames redesigned for durability. No idler shimming required.

✅ 5-year ownership values estimated at $134,360 (source: Value Resource Tool, May 2021)

John Deere 850L

❌ Dual-path hydrostatic drive transmission

❌ No rotating bushing option for high abrasion soils

❌ Idler shim service required to maintain grading performance.

❌ 5-year ownership values estimated at $104,650 (source: Value Resource Tool, May 2021)

Cat D6 Track Type Tractor

✅ Fully automatic 4-speet lock-up clutch transmission

✅ Heavy duty XL & Cat abrasion track for longer life

✅ Heavy duty roller frames redesigned for durability. No idler shimming required.

✅ 5-year ownership values estimated at $134,360 (source: Value Resource Tool, May 2021)

Komatsu D65-18

❌ Dual-path hydrostatic drive transmission

❌ No rotating bushing option for high abrasion soils

❌ Idler shim service required to maintain grading performance.

❌ 5-year ownership values estimated at $104,650 (source: Value Resource Tool, May 2021)

Cat D7 Track-Type Tractor

✅ C9.3B engine improved for reliability, mated to 4 speed LUC Powershift for efficient performance

✅ Wide fin space, single plane cooling system for less debris buildup and easier cleanout.

✅ Double reduction planetary final drives provide durability in tough environments.  

✅ 2-pump load-sensing hydraulics for consistent power to both steering and implements

John Deere 950K

❌ Hydrostatic drive transmission requires much more cooling that LUC Powershift

❌ 8.5 fpi radiator, tighter spacing, 2 large cooling planes can be more difficult to clean than D7

❌ Outer planetary final dive. Low drive sprocket.

❌ Single implement pump, plus individual hystat pumps

Cat D7 Track-Type Tractor

✅ 265 constant net horsepower for consistent power, improved fuel economy 309 max hp

✅ 4 speed LUC Powershift for efficient performance.

✅ Traction Control System provides lower undercarriage wear and better ride. 

✅ 2-pump load-sensing hydraulics for consistent power to both steering and implements

Komatsu D85-EX18

❌ Lower gross power of 267 with no constant net strategy to ensure consistent power

❌ 3-speed powershift transmission

❌ No traction control system available.

❌ Hydrostatic steering system reduces power available for steering and using implements at the same time