Cat D6B

4020guy · Apr 7, 2011

What were D6B's like? Going to look at one, direct start, 12 foot blade, pictures look pretty good. Looks like they were made from 59 to 67 with a 3 year overlap with the D6C's. Only one hour from home. I have the track specs but don't know if it is an early or late one. The price is about scrap. It runs. Always wanted a Cat and I have some "landscaping" to do around the farm. What do you guys think?

Old Magnet · Apr 7, 2011

Basically the D6B (44A) is the same as the 9U series except the motor changed to a D333 which was not one of Cats better engines. Prone to cracking heads, blocks and spun bearings. It is not an engine that will accomodate high hours.
Weren't that many made (6,856 44a's)

If it checks out initially it will probably do fine for your limited use. Close to scrap value is about right unless it has some bonus items.

Old Magnet · Apr 7, 2011

Correction....wrong book.
They made 13,071 D6B 44A's

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