SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere 1050C vs Caterpillar D8R II
A detailed comparison of the John Deere 1050C and the Caterpillar D8R II. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
John Deere 1050C241.6 kW (324 HP)
Caterpillar D8R II231.2 kW (310 HP)
Operating Weight
John Deere 1050C33559.0 kg (73985 lbs)
Caterpillar D8R II37630.0 kg (82960 lbs)
| Specification | John Deere 1050C Crawler Dozers | Caterpillar D8R II Crawler Dozers |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Crawler Dozer | Crawler Dozer |
| Horsepower | 241.6 kW (324 HP) | 231.2 kW (310 HP) |
| Operating Weight | 33559.0 kg (73985 lbs) | 37630.0 kg (82960 lbs) |
| Pump Flow | 336.9 LPM (89 GPM) | — |
| Engine Manufacturer | Liebherr | Caterpillar |
| Engine Model | D 9406 TI-E | 3406 E TA |
| Net Power | 241.6 kW (324 HP) | — |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged with intercooled | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Displacement | 12995.0 cc (793 cu in.) | 14600.9 cc (891 cu in.) |
| Max Torque | 1530.7 N-m (1129 lbs/ft) | — |
| Power Measured RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque Measured RPM | 1200 RPM | — |
| Alternator Supplied Amp. | 55 A | — |
| Alternator | 55 A | — |
| Battery | 24 V | — |
| Transmission Type | Dual Power Shift | — |
| Number of Forward Gears | 3 | 3 |
| Number of Reverse Gears | 3 | 3 |
| Max Speed Forward | 10.9 km/h (6.8 mph) | 10.6 km/h (6.6 mph) |
| Max Speed Reverse | 10.9 km/h (6.8 mph) | 13.8 km/h (8.6 mph) |
| Ground Pressure | 0.9 bar (13.4 psi) | 1.0 bar (14.7 psi) |
| Fuel Capacity | 609.5 l (161 gal) | 625.3 l (165.2 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 23.8 l (6.3 gal) | — |
| Cooling System Capacity | 68.1 l (18 gal) | — |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 208.2 l (55 gal) | — |
| Final Drives Capacity | 20.8 l (5.5 gal) | — |
| Pump type | Variable-displacement piston pump with load-sensing proportional pum flow control | — |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow | 336.9 LPM (89 GPM) | — |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 199.9 bar (2900 psi) | — |
| Cab Height | 365.8 cm (144.0 in.) | 353.6 cm (139.2 in.) |
| Width Over Track | 274.3 cm (108.0 in.) | 271.3 cm (106.8 in.) |
| Length Overall | 643.1 cm (253.2 in.) | 658.4 cm (259.2 in.) |
| Length without Blade | 490.7 cm (193.2 in.) | 493.8 cm (194.4 in.) |
| Length of Track on Ground | 320.0 cm (126.0 in.) | 323.1 cm (127.2 in.) |
| Track Gauge | 219.5 cm (86.4 in.) | 210.3 cm (82.8 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 64.0 cm (25.2 in.) | 61.0 cm (24.0 in.) |
| Ground Contact Area | 90292.9 cm³ (5510 cu in.) | 90850.1 cm³ (5544 cu in.) |
| No of Shoes Per Side | 44 | — |
| No of Track Rollers Per Side | 7 | 8 |
| Shoe Size | 56.1 cm (22.1 in.) | 56.1 cm (22.1 in.) |
| Weight (Operating) | 33559.0 kg (73985 lbs) | 37630.0 kg (82960 lbs) |
| Track Pitch | 21.6 cm (8.5 in.) | — |
| Gross Power | — | 231.2 kW (310 HP) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.