John Deere 850J WLT Crawler Dozer Specs

Category: Crawler Dozers ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 850J WLT ➔

The John Deere 850J WLT is a crawler dozer designed for grading, pushing, and site preparation in construction and earthmoving applications. Built on the 850J platform, the WLT configuration is commonly associated with a wide track undercarriage for improved flotation and stability on soft or uneven ground. The machine is used in land clearing, road building, utility work, and general earthmoving where traction and blade control are important. Typical features include a diesel engine, hydrostatic drive, and a front-mounted dozer blade. The 850J WLT is part of John Deere's crawler dozer lineup for medium-duty dozing and grading tasks.

Dimensions

John Deere 850J WLT Crawler Dozer Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.40 ft (0.43 m)
Height - Top of Cab	10.50 ft (3.20 m)
Length of Track on Ground	10.80 ft (3.29 m)
Length w/ Blade	18.80 ft (5.73 m)
Width Over Tracks	9.90 ft (3.02 m)

Engine

John Deere 850J WLT Crawler Dozer Engine specifications
Aspiration	Turbocharger w/ aftercooler
Displacement	550.00 cu in (9,012.91 cu cm)
Engine Model	6090HT
Gross Power	192.00 hp (143.18 kw)
Make	Deere
Max Torque	611.00 lbs ft (828.39 nm)
Net Power	185.00 hp (137.96 kw)
Number of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	1800 rpm
Torque Measured @	1500 rpm

Hydraulic System

John Deere 850J WLT Crawler Dozer Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity	46.00 gpm (174.11 lpm)
Pump type	Hydrostatic
Relief Valve Pressure	3625 psi

Operating Specifications

John Deere 850J WLT Crawler Dozer Operating Specifications specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	9.20 gal (34.82 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	7.10 gal (26.87 l)
Final Drives Fluid Capacity	4.40 gal (16.65 l)
Fuel Capacity	98.00 gal (370.93 l)
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity	27.90 gal (105.60 l)
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Operating Weight	43,918.30 lbs (19,921.03 kg)

Standard Blade

John Deere 850J WLT Crawler Dozer Standard Blade specifications
Blade Angle (both directions)	23.8 degrees
Capacity	5.60 cu yd (4.28 cu m)
Height	48.40 in (122.94 cm)
Width	13.20 ft (4.02 m)

Transmission

John Deere 850J WLT Crawler Dozer Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	6.30 mph (10.14 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	6.30 mph (10.14 kph)
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic

Undercarriage

John Deere 850J WLT Crawler Dozer Undercarriage specifications
Ground Contact Area	7,758.00 cu in (127,131.12 cu cm)
Ground Pressure	5.7 psi
Number of Shoes per Side	45
Number of Track Rollers per Side	8
Standard Shoe Size	30.00 in (76.20 cm)
Track Gauge	7.40 ft (2.26 m)
Track Pitch	8.00 in (20.32 cm)

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