Description
2018 Caterpillar D6T XL Dozer — ~215HP — ~20 Tonne — 6,800 Hours — SU Tilt Blade — Genuine CAT MS Ripper — ARO Wired — Fresh 250hr Service
Make: Caterpillar | Model: D6T XL | Year: 2018 | Hours: 6,800 | Power: ~215HP | Weight: ~20t | Blade: SU Tilt | Config: XL undercarriage
A premium 2018 Caterpillar D6T XL dozer — one of the most sought-after production dozers in the Australian market, and this one is configured exactly the way buyers want them. Fitted with the highly desirable SU (Semi-Universal) tilt blade for serious dozing and pushing volume, a genuine CAT MS multi-shank ripper, sweeps and rear screen, and ARO wired (Attachment Ready Option) so it’s set up for a plug-and-play GPS grade-control upgrade without the $5,000+ wiring cost. Powered by the proven Cat C9.3 ACERT engine with differential steering for full-power turns. Comes with a fresh 250-hour service and a comprehensive workshop inspection report, all carried out through our brand-new purpose-built facility on the Sunshine Coast QLD. This exact spec — SU tilt, sweeps, rear screen, MS ripper, ARO wired — is genuinely hard to find. Ready to earn from day one.
Why the SU Tilt Blade matters: The Semi-Universal (SU) blade is the production operator’s choice — it combines the material-carrying capacity of a universal blade with the penetration and pushing power of a straight blade. Bigger loads, better material retention on the blade, and serious volume-pushing capability. Add the hydraulic tilt and you have a dozer set up to move dirt fast and grade accurately. This is the blade configuration that civil contractors and bulk earthworks operators specifically ask for. Why ARO Wired matters: This machine is Attachment Ready Option (ARO) wired from the factory — meaning the wiring loom, brackets and mounts for a GPS grade-control system are already in place. When you’re ready to add Trimble, Topcon or Cat grade control, it’s a plug-and-play upgrade rather than a costly full retrofit. That saves you $5,000-$8,000+ in wiring and installation versus a non-wired machine, and makes this dozer far more valuable to a contractor planning to run GPS.
Best Features:
✔ SU (Semi-Universal) tilt blade — the production dozer’s blade of choice; big loads, strong penetration, hydraulic tilt for accurate grading
✔ Genuine CAT MS multi-shank ripper — factory Cat ripper for tearing into hard ground, rock and tree roots
✔ ARO wired (Attachment Ready Option) — factory-wired for plug-and-play GPS grade-control upgrade; saves $5,000-$8,000+ vs retrofit
✔ Sweeps and rear screen fitted — ready for forestry, land clearing and the hard jobs
✔ Cat C9.3 ACERT turbo diesel — ~215HP of proven, reliable Cat power
✔ Differential steering — full power to both tracks through the turn; no power-robbing clutch-brake steering
✔ XL undercarriage — the most popular configuration in the Australian market; the right balance of flotation, stability and ground pressure for general dozing
✔ ~20 tonne operating weight — serious mass for pushing power and traction
✔ Powershift transmission — smooth, productive gear changes under load
✔ Fully enclosed EROPS cab with A/C — climate controlled, dust sealed, full-day operator comfort
✔ Grade-control ready — with the ARO wiring already done, GPS is a simple bolt-on
✔ 6,800 hours — sensible mid-life hours for a 2018 machine, with plenty of working life remaining
Full Specifications:
• Year: 2018
• Hours: 6,800
• Make / Model: Caterpillar D6T XL
• Engine: Cat C9.3 ACERT turbo diesel
• Power: ~215 HP (gear-dependent rating)
• Transmission: Powershift
• Steering: Differential steering
• Blade: SU (Semi-Universal) tilt blade
• Ripper: Genuine CAT MS multi-shank ripper
• Wiring: ARO wired (Attachment Ready Option) for GPS
• Undercarriage: XL configuration
• Operating weight: ~20 tonnes
• Protection: Sweeps and rear screen fitted
• Cab: Fully enclosed EROPS, A/C, climate control
• Grade Control: ARO wired, ready for Trimble / Topcon / Cat GPS upgrade
Included with Purchase:
✔ Fresh 250-hour service completed prior to delivery
✔ Comprehensive workshop inspection report
✔ All work carried out in our brand-new purpose-built workshop on the Sunshine Coast, QLD
✔ SU tilt blade, genuine CAT MS ripper, sweeps and rear screen all fitted
✔ ARO wiring in place for GPS grade-control upgrade
✔ Ready to work — all systems checked and operational
✔ Australia-wide transport can be arranged
✔ Finance options available
Ideal for: Civil contractors & bulk earthworks • Subdivision & land development • Dam and pad building • Road and highway construction • Mine site civil work • Large rural and station properties • Quarry operations • Forestry and land clearing • Owner-operators wanting a hard-to-find, GPS-ready production dozer with workshop-backed peace of mind.
Inspections welcome — Makin Traks workshop, Sunshine Coast, QLD. Contact Daz Scale on 0402 940 490 or email mkntraks@gmail.com to book a look.
PRICE: $395,900 + GST
Drive-away pricing available on request. Transport & finance can be arranged Australia-wide.
