John Deere 450K Crawler Dozer Specs

Category: Crawler Dozers ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 450K ➔

John Deere 450K crawler dozer is a mid-size tracked dozer designed for grading, site preparation, land clearing, and general earthmoving. It is part of John Deere's K-Series dozer line and is commonly used in construction, utility, roadwork, and agricultural applications. The 450K features a diesel engine, hydrostatic transmission, and undercarriage built for traction and stability on rough terrain. Available blade and track configurations vary by setup, with options for straight blade, six-way blade, and low-ground-pressure arrangements. The model is known for maneuverability, operator visibility, and control in confined or uneven work areas.

General Specifications

John Deere 450K Crawler Dozer General Specifications specifications
Engine Power hp (kW)	80 (60) — Starting 2019 Model Year
Engine Type	John Deere PowerTech PWS 4045 — Starting 2019 Model Year
Weight lbs (kg)	17,510-18,752 (7,959-8,522) — Starting 2019 Model Year

Dimensions

John Deere 450K Crawler Dozer Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.40 ft (0.43 m)
Track Gauge	6.20 ft (1.89 m)

Engine

John Deere 450K Crawler Dozer Engine specifications
Aspiration	Yes
Displacement	6.80 cu in (111.43 cu cm)
Engine Model	PowerTech PSS 6068
Make	John Deere PowerTech
Net Power	205.00 hp (152.87 kw)
Power Measured @	1800 rpm

Operating Specifications

John Deere 450K Crawler Dozer Operating Specifications specifications
Fuel Capacity	368.00 gal (1,392.88 l)
Operating Weight	19,304.00 lbs (8,756.16 kg)

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

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