SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere 650G vs Caterpillar D5G LGP
A detailed comparison of the John Deere 650G and the Caterpillar D5G LGP. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
John Deere 650G73.8 kW (99 HP)
Caterpillar D5G LGP73.8 kW (99 HP)
Operating Weight
John Deere 650G8396.0 kg (18510 lbs)
Caterpillar D5G LGP9268.7 kg (20434 lbs)
| Specification | John Deere 650G Crawler Dozers | Caterpillar D5G LGP Crawler Dozers |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Crawler Dozer | Crawler Dozer |
| Horsepower | 73.8 kW (99 HP) | 73.8 kW (99 HP) |
| Operating Weight | 8396.0 kg (18510 lbs) | 9268.7 kg (20434 lbs) |
| Pump Flow | 64.4 LPM (17 GPM) | 60.9 LPM (16.1 GPM) |
| Engine Manufacturer | John Deere | Caterpillar |
| Engine Model | 4045 T | 3046 T |
| Gross Power | 73.8 kW (99 HP) | 73.8 kW (99 HP) |
| Net Power | 67.1 kW (90 HP) | 67.1 kW (90 HP) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Displacement | 4522.8 cc (276 cu in.) | 4998.1 cc (305 cu in.) |
| Max Torque | 397.3 N-m (293 lbs/ft) | — |
| Power Measured RPM | 2100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Torque Measured RPM | 1300 RPM | — |
| Alternator Supplied Amp. | 65 A | 120 A |
| Alternator | 65 A | 120 A |
| Battery | 12 V | 12 V |
| Transmission Type | Full power shift | Hydrostatic |
| Number of Forward Gears | 4 | 1 |
| Number of Reverse Gears | 4 | 1 |
| Max Speed Forward | 9.5 km/h (5.9 mph) | 9.0 km/h (5.6 mph) |
| Max Speed Reverse | 9.3 km/h (5.8 mph) | 9.7 km/h (6 mph) |
| Ground Pressure | 0.4 bar (6.1 psi) | 0.3 bar (4.4 psi) |
| Fuel Capacity | 155.2 l (41 gal) | 184.0 l (48.6 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 12.5 l (3.3 gal) | 12.9 l (3.4 gal) |
| Cooling System Capacity | 17.0 l (4.5 gal) | 16.3 l (4.3 gal) |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 56.8 l (15 gal) | 45.4 l (12 gal) |
| Final Drives Capacity | 9.8 l (2.6 gal) | 21.6 l (5.7 gal) |
| Pump type | Gear type | — |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow | 64.4 LPM (17 GPM) | 60.9 LPM (16.1 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 189.6 bar (2750 psi) | 199.9 bar (2900 psi) |
| Cab Height | 280.4 cm (110.4 in.) | 274.3 cm (108.0 in.) |
| Width Over Track | 237.7 cm (93.6 in.) | 240.8 cm (94.8 in.) |
| Length Overall | 408.4 cm (160.8 in.) | 426.7 cm (168.0 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 36.6 cm (14.4 in.) | 39.6 cm (15.6 in.) |
| Ground Contact Area | 50505.0 cm³ (3082 cu in.) | 77691.2 cm³ (4741 cu in.) |
| No of Shoes Per Side | 38 | 39 |
| No of Track Rollers Per Side | 6 | 7 |
| Shoe Size | 45.7 cm (18 in.) | 66.0 cm (26 in.) |
| Weight (Operating) | 8396.0 kg (18510 lbs) | 9268.7 kg (20434 lbs) |
| Track Pitch | 17.3 cm (6.8 in.) | — |
| Length without Blade | — | 320.0 cm (126.0 in.) |
| Length of Track on Ground | — | 231.6 cm (91.2 in.) |
| Track Gauge | — | 173.7 cm (68.4 in.) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.

