The John Deere 450K is a crawler dozer designed for grading, dozing, and site preparation in construction, land clearing, and utility work. It is part of John Deere's K-Series dozer line and is commonly used for finish grading, rough grading, backfilling, and material spreading. The 450K features a hydrostatic transmission, low ground pressure undercarriage options, and a blade configuration suited to earthmoving applications. It is typically selected for maneuverability, control, and consistent performance on job sites requiring tracked traction. The model is used in general construction, roadwork, and agricultural land management applications.
General Specifications
John Deere 450K Crawler Dozer General Specifications specifications
Engine Power
80.00 hp (59.66 kw) — Starting 2019 Model Year
Engine Type
John Deere PowerTech PWS 4045 — Starting 2019 Model Year
Weight
17,510-18,752 — Starting 2019 Model Year
Capacities
John Deere 450K Crawler Dozer Capacities specifications
Blade - Capacity
5.30 ft (1.62 m)
Fuel Tank - Diesel
53.40 gal (202.12 l)
Hydraulic Tank
26.50 gal (100.30 l)
Dimensions
John Deere 450K Crawler Dozer Dimensions specifications
Blade - Dig Depth
23.59 in (59.92 cm)
Blade Width
10.67 ft (3.25 m)
Blade-Tilt
2.48 ft (0.76 m)
Ground Clearance
1.35 ft (0.41 m)
Height
9.17 ft (2.79 m)
Length
13.17 ft (4.01 m)
Length - Pat Blade Straight
17.67 ft (5.39 m)
Max Height
10.54 ft (3.21 m)
Steering - Differential
No
Track Gauge
6.17 ft (1.88 m)
Track Length On Ground
6.17 ft (1.88 m)
Weight
17,510.00 lbs (7,942.41 kg)
Width
6.08 ft (1.85 m)
Driveline
John Deere 450K Crawler Dozer Driveline specifications
Displacement
274.70 cu in (4,501.54 cu cm)
Engine Manufacturer
John Deere
Engine Model
PowerTech PWS 4045
Engine Output - Net
80.50 hp (60.03 kw)
Oscillation
Yes
Rated Speed
2000 rpm
Shoe - Pitch
1,083.50 in (2,752.09 cm)
Shoe - Type
Single Grouser - Moderate Service
Speeds Mode 1 - Forward
1
Speeds Mode 1 - Reverse
1
Track Rollers
6
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic
Engine
John Deere 450K Crawler Dozer Engine specifications
Aspiration
Yes
Displacement
6.80 cu in (111.43 cu cm)
Engine Make
2240
Engine Model
PowerTech PSS 6068
Net Power
205.00 hp (152.87 kw)
Power Measured @
1800 rpm
Operational
John Deere 450K Crawler Dozer Operational specifications
Fuel Capacity
368.00 gal (1,392.88 l)
Operating Weight
19,304.00 lbs (8,754.65 kg)
Performance
John Deere 450K Crawler Dozer Performance specifications
Ground Bearing Pressure
6.4 psi
Implement Pump - Flow
21.20 gal (80.24 l)
Implement Pump - Pressure
206.84 (3000)
Implement Pump - Type
Gear
Speed - Forward Maximum
5.00 mph (8.05 kph)
Speed - Reverse Maximum
5.00 mph (8.05 kph)
Transmission
John Deere 450K Crawler Dozer Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward
11.00 mph (17.70 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse
9.70 mph (15.61 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears
1
Number Of Reverse Gears
1
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic
Weights
John Deere 450K Crawler Dozer Weights specifications
Operating Weight
38,603.00 lbs (17,507.03 kg)
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