01 August 2009

CATERPILLAR has enhanced its Cat D6N model with electro-hydraulic controls, a refined operator’s station and easier serviceability, features contributing to precise control, operator convenience and lower operating costs.
The Cat D6N is a powerful, versatile track-type tractor equipped with premium standard features, such as the Cat C6.6 Acert diesel engine, differential steering, SystemOne undercarriage and implement choices that include a variable-pitch power angle/tilt (VPAT) blade, semi-universal blade, multi-shank ripper and winch PA55.
As an additional benefit of electro-hydraulic control, customers can now save significant costs when preparing the D6N to accept a Cat AccuGrade system, whether laser, GPS or advanced tracking sensor. The Attachment Ready Option (ARO) — providing modification of electrical and hydraulic systems, blade and cab to facilitate AccuGrade installation — now can be ordered separately from the Software Enabled Attachment (SEA). Before electro-hydraulic control, the customer was obligated to order both options at once; now, purchase of the SEA can be deferred until an automated grade-control system is installed.
The D6N cab retains its large glass panels—front, side and rear—for excellent lines of sight to the blade and to the surrounding work site. An acoustic headliner and sound-suppression interior panels contribute to a quiet environment, and the air-suspension seat guarantees less operator fatigue during long shifts.
A heavy-duty, technically advanced power-train allows the D6N to perform productively in a wide range of blade and drawbar work.

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