Cat Renamed the D6K2 Dozer to the D4. Here's Why They Did It

[@gradeywarey4448]

I have ran heavy equipment all my life . If it is a CAT I can run it . Doziers are my specialty as a pro operator . The new D4 is amazing ! And the next Gen 6 is such a BEAST ! We have about 50 employees and 65 pieces of equipment ALL cab -in Cat equipment 2012 and up . Very nice tools ! Kudos to CAT !

[@siskiyouwoodsman4279]

You could have just said they went back to the way they used to name em. I’m 73 and worked on Cats my entire adult life and liked the original way they badged them🥴 Nice of Cat to finally realize that the old way was the best way 👍

[@jerrybell3921]

No disrespect at all but serious question if you are 73 how long did it take you to figure out how to use a smartphone my grandpa is 64 and he can’t figure out how to turn it on let alone use it lol

[@siskiyouwoodsman4279]

Jerry Bell None taken😆 I was forced get computer savvy in the late 90’s when Cat equipment started using ecm’s, tcm’s etc. That said , I resisted smart phones till about four years ago when I found out how good the cameras are and reluctantly bought one....still don’t use the phone much so I’m with your grandpa on that one. I’m gonna go out on a limb here and guess your grandpa really doesn’t want to learn how to use it😂🤔🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Gaz1980-x2l]

The D7R will never be "replaced". Its a prized stallion with a *BEAUTIFUL* sounding engine.

[@lukebirdsong713]

I love the fact they are doing this. Every manufacturer should make it this easy.

[@leroyaultmon2533]

I like the different quotation that the old Cats had for the dozers but now it’s more simple and less stress

[@deerepasture]

I think where this really matters is on the secondary market (used equipment). People buying used where getting very confused about which model is what, affects performance of the machine and the cost/value equation. Glad they made the changes.

[@MassExMan56]

I couldn’t have presented a better explanation of the change my self! This was an excellent video on that particular topic. I like the fact that they are cleaning-up the numbering and lettering to a much simpler understanding. I never had a problem with the former model identification, however I like the simplicity of 1 through 11 as it should be in my opinion. I love the Cat brand of equipment and the company’s dedication to the industry we serve. Although I knew previously knew about the changes that were being made, I’m glad there is a video filled with information on the subject for all to understand. Great job!

[@s1283]

I retired from the guard running cat dozers, the old d7g and Vietnam era dozers turned into them giving us the d6k which was heaps smaller than old d7s weight making me wonder …. Now it comes full circle bc it’s always just been a d4 that lost its identity in the size classification.

[@gordonclaxton8916]

About time Cat clarification on the model line..... Thx

[@clinterinturner9659]

I guess I'm just so old school I go with the first part of the serial number prefix for example d8h 36a means it was a d8 with a standard transmission a d8h 46a denotes a power shift seems simple enough to me.

[@claterpillar1]

Having a d6k2 on rent right now. Yeah. I'd say it pushes like a d4d, maybe a d4h. Hmm maybe cat dealer will knock off some rent. I rented a d6, got a d4. Lol

[@meehd01]

Good luck with that....lol

[@oe542]

Funny!

[@T_157-40]

Great presentation. Excellent speaker.

[@CATJOHNDEERE]

I feel like I'm the only one who is gonna miss the old nomenclature for instance 963B, D8R, 330CL etc. 😔

[@tg5298]

Ok if a d6 is really a d 4 then a d4 must be a d6 or is a d6 a d5 that was a d4 or is the d3 really ad5 that then wanted to be a d4. I think I have it. So which should I get….a d8 or d9. Whew….I am tired

[@parexc07]

Yep, G The good old ways, my D8H was all by it self in size. Everyone knew what size and weight it was. Only change was the newer "HIGH HORSE"

[@indiancreekspirit5102]

Yes lord amen 🙏 appreciate this Chanel

[@txpipeliner07]

I'm glad they put the xe on the six so I know what to avoid. I want nothing to do with any thing cat makes with electric drive they break down constantly and cat has to come fix them. We have 7 d7e's and half are just sitting because no one wants to run them and we are using our older 7rs instead. The 7e was a flop just like the 336eh

[@russhaper1705]

I guess with badging nomenclature I prefer the dash( - ). D6N-XE. Always kinda simplified for me but that’s my tiny little brain at work. Nice vid.

[@chippyjohn1]

You have the same with Komatsu. You can have a 61 heavier than a 65, a 65 heavier than a 71.

[@Babs7355]

So now 5 is bigger than 4. 6 is bigger than 5. 7 is bigger than 6.... What a brilliant use of logic!

[@mitchelldarnell5334]

I like the old number, the larger the number, = more HP and weight. My D8K is old but still a good dozer. The letter just means a newer model improved.

[@karllangner1579]

The renaming is ok, but i would like to see a D4 with a ripper on. A CAT without a ripper is not good.

[@aiyubkhan737]

EXCELLANT

[@hawssie1]

I think just as big a deal is the introduction of a D-1 and D-2 nameplates, they haven't had those monikers for eons. I know they probably are just replacing the previous d-3 and d-4. All in all it makes sense to me as least now they will climb in size more sensibly with the names. But what about the other main reason for the lettering? which is to designate a newer series. If they will be just a straight d-4 or D-5 without an ending letter I wonder how the next series will be identified? Usually a jump up in the alphabet designates the newer machine.

[@marciadoyle6950]

Hi Nick. Cat announced this approach in 2017, which we detailed in the following link. Since that time they have obviously changed their approach to the dozer nomenclature. www.equipmentworld.com/in-major-brand-shift-cat-is-dropping-letters-from-machine-model-names-except-in-dozers/

[@tedhansen1085]

Is there a D12 on the drawing board?

[@roddieruddie4545]

Just new D12 badges on the D11

[@tuberman7371]

I like the old caterpillar system a lot more it was more simple.

[@rwonser53]

It’s about time, somebody finally woke up ..... Also notice more low track units as opposed to high track units... Why, because of competition from manufacturers such as Deere for one example and losing sales to them and their smooth and powerful Hydrostatic systems they have perfected over many years. Cat makes some good equipment, but far from the “best” when it comes to all sizes of dozers....

[@brucecoe1250]

Thank you, good profit.

[@thomaskoch2303]

D6k2 was discontinued by the latest cat dozer on d5 is that is going to take up from d1-d4 dozer performance, durability, design, less maintenance and other stuff that is sad that cat d6k other certified products had to leave out of the market in 2022

[@dhewitt2514]

How will they identify latest model variants - ie at some point a new improved D6 will appear, how will you know?

[@tommyw.9424]

Same way it always was, serial prefix.

[@gregoryweigel6006]

It's kind of a joke with the 6T,6N AND 6K all totally different animals

[@tomcander3669]

That's why they are changing the numbers...too many D6s

[@rodneystewart8958]

What's going to happen to the D 3 d4 d5

[@joshw6212]

that size range was changed to D1/2/3........D3K-D1, D4K-D2, D5K-D3....Same sized tractors as the old K/K2 series, just new nomenclature

[@greggwinovich8196]

@@joshw6212 not sure I like new system.I much prefer my D 5 m high drive started with flat track long time ago better track life with high drives.

[@Nooneknows313]

Im guessing d5 will be high track only now

[@tommyw.9424]

@@greggwinovich8196 The D5M size dozer is long gone.

[@greggwinovich8196]

@@tommyw.9424 I guess O just ole school like a lot of your response are.My d5m replaced my d5 69 j and is a high track I sure would not go back.Not at all interested in going back to a flat track.

[@danielb516]

Should just go by metric ton

[@westernstar4964]

Dear Caterpillar. Please use the old letter system. Listen to your customers.

[@tuberman7371]

Exactly it used to be so easy

[@tommyw.9424]

Serial prefixes are still there, and they're the only numbers and letters that the parts man will ask for!

[@panthermartin7784]

Mmmhhh Tier4 DEF pump failure to prime, damn probably cant all that on one decal.

[@ryanbruckhart1284]

Interesting, John Deere has a system like this for their Ag lineup of tractors for at least five or six years now with their M, R, and RX series tractors, Caterpillar please listen to your customers, cause even John Deere has a simpler system then you and they got you beat as one of your close competitors

[@stephenneville7841]

I’m disgusted with what’s happened with all equipment, overpriced junk, cat and all the rest of them are so into themselves. WE DONT CARE ABOUT ALL YOUR STUPID LETTERS AND NUMBERS. Make them more affordable, you’re using us dirt guys to pay for all this junk

[@hondafunyt627]

On a side note...will there be a video coming up talking about the new Bobcat E165 excavator?

[@EquipmentWorld]

We've got one in the works!

[@motorgrader5]

lol i always called a d6n a d5 1/2 cuz...it wasnt a 6

[@tommyw.9424]

True, it went D5H -> D6M -> D6N and then back to D5. Works good for me.

[@jameslindley8318]

Been thinking for a couple o years that D6K aint a D6 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@genecoppedge5972]

So in other words, it’s like a woman that wears a size six shoe but claims she wears a size four?

[@kerrygleeson4409]

👍🇦🇺👀

[@James-kb5qi]

I am not a fan of the new numbering system. I feel like the sound of saying D1 just is wimpy. D3k2 sounds much better

[@mashrafmashraf3422]

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[@PAPACONSTANTINOYD]

the new logo was disgusting

[@Lee-ko8yf]

Hahahaha just like everything else, going back to how it use to be.