Caterpillar D6C SA vs John Deere 6830 Premium

Side-by-side specs comparison

Caterpillar D6C SA

Caterpillar D6C SA

140 HP · 1970–1976

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John Deere 6830 Premium

John Deere 6830 Premium

140 HP · 2006–2011

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Caterpillar D6C SA and the John Deere 6830 Premium deliver the same power: 140 HP.
  • The John Deere 6830 Premium is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1970 for the Caterpillar D6C SA.

Full specs comparison

Caterpillar D6C SAJohn Deere 6830 Premium
Power140 HP140 HP
Production years1970–19762006–2011
FuelDieselDiesel
Cylinders66
Displacement10.5 L6.8 L
Drive—4WD
TransmissionGearPartial power shift
Gears (fwd/rev)6 / 4—
Rear lift capacity—8 563 kg
Wheelbase—264 cm
Length—475 cm
Cab—Yes

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