SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere 850B vs Caterpillar D6R
A detailed comparison of the John Deere 850B and the Caterpillar D6R. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
John Deere 850B130.5 kW (175 HP)
Caterpillar D6R133.5 kW (179 HP)
Operating Weight
John Deere 850B17197.9 kg (37915 lbs)
Caterpillar D6R18143.7 kg (40000 lbs)
| Specification | John Deere 850B Crawler Dozers | Caterpillar D6R Crawler Dozers |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Crawler Dozer | Crawler Dozer |
| Horsepower | 130.5 kW (175 HP) | 133.5 kW (179 HP) |
| Operating Weight | 17197.9 kg (37915 lbs) | 18143.7 kg (40000 lbs) |
| Pump Flow | 166.6 LPM (44 GPM) | 190.0 LPM (50.2 GPM) |
| Engine Manufacturer | John Deere | Caterpillar |
| Engine Model | 6466 A | 3306 |
| Gross Power | 130.5 kW (175 HP) | 133.5 kW (179 HP) |
| Net Power | 123.0 kW (165 HP) | 123.0 kW (165 HP) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Displacement | 7636.4 cc (466 cu in.) | 10455.0 cc (638 cu in.) |
| Max Torque | 783.7 N-m (578 lbs/ft) | — |
| Power Measured RPM | 1800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Torque Measured RPM | 1200 RPM | — |
| Alternator Supplied Amp. | 40 A | 70 A |
| Alternator | 40 A | 70 A |
| Battery | 24 V | 24 V |
| Transmission Type | Automatic, dual-path, hydrostatic drive | PowerShift |
| Max Speed Forward | 10.5 km/h (6.5 mph) | 11.9 km/h (7.4 mph) |
| Max Speed Reverse | 10.5 km/h (6.5 mph) | 15.3 km/h (9.5 mph) |
| Ground Pressure | 0.6 bar (8.3 psi) | 0.6 bar (9 psi) |
| Fuel Capacity | 310.4 l (82 gal) | 383.1 l (101.2 gal) |
| Cooling System Capacity | 34.1 l (9 gal) | 74.2 l (19.6 gal) |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 132.5 l (35 gal) | 76.1 l (20.1 gal) |
| Final Drives Capacity | 13.2 l (3.5 gal) | 13.6 l (3.6 gal) |
| Pump type | Vane | Piston Style |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow | 166.6 LPM (44 GPM) | 190.0 LPM (50.2 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 155.1 bar (2250 psi) | 193.1 bar (2800 psi) |
| Cab Height | 320.0 cm (126.0 in.) | 320.0 cm (126.0 in.) |
| Width Over Track | 313.9 cm (123.6 in.) | 246.9 cm (97.2 in.) |
| Length of Track on Ground | 243.8 cm (96.0 in.) | 262.1 cm (103.2 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 42.7 cm (16.8 in.) | 39.6 cm (15.6 in.) |
| Ground Contact Area | 74725.2 cm³ (4560 cu in.) | 74036.9 cm³ (4518 cu in.) |
| No of Shoes Per Side | 37 | 39 |
| No of Track Rollers Per Side | 2 | 6 |
| Shoe Size | 61.0 cm (24 in.) | 56.1 cm (22.1 in.) |
| Weight (Operating) | 17197.9 kg (37915 lbs) | 18143.7 kg (40000 lbs) |
| Number of Forward Gears | — | 3 |
| Number of Reverse Gears | — | 3 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | — | 27.6 l (7.3 gal) |
| Length Overall | — | 490.7 cm (193.2 in.) |
| Length without Blade | — | 387.1 cm (152.4 in.) |
| Track Gauge | — | 189.0 cm (74.4 in.) |
| Track Pitch | — | 20.3 cm (8 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.