John Deere 850J Crawler Dozer Specs

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

John Deere 850J crawler dozer is a mid-size tracked dozer used for grading, earthmoving, site preparation, and material handling in construction, roadbuilding, and land clearing applications. It is part of John Deere's J Series crawler dozer line and is known for its hydrostatic drive, responsive control, and balanced performance on rough terrain. The 850J is commonly equipped with a six-way blade and can be configured with a ripper for breaking compacted ground. Typical uses include finish grading, bulk dozing, and utility work. The model is valued for maneuverability, traction, and operator visibility in demanding jobsite conditions.

Dimensions

John Deere 850J Crawler Dozer Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.35 ft (0.41 m)
Height	10.92 ft (3.33 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	10.42 ft (3.18 m)
Length	17.75 ft (5.41 m)
Length Of Track On Ground	9.09 ft (2.77 m)
Length W/ Blade	17.68 ft (5.39 m)
Weight	45,420.00 lbs (20,602.19 kg)
Width	8.17 ft (2.49 m)
Width Over Tracks	8.17 ft (2.49 m)

Engine

John Deere 850J Crawler Dozer Engine specifications
Aspiration	Turbocharger w/ aftercooler
Displacement	550.00 cu in (9,012.91 cu cm)
Engine Make	2240
Engine Model	6090HT
Gross Power	192.00 hp (143.18 kw)
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 Crawler Dozer Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity	46.00 gpm (174.11 lpm)
Pump Type	Piston
Relief Valve Pressure	3625 psi

Operational

John Deere 850J Crawler Dozer Operational 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 V
Operating Weight	39,857.40 lbs (18,079.03 kg)
Powertrain Fluid Capacity	27.90 gal (105.60 l)

Standard Blade

John Deere 850J Crawler Dozer Standard Blade specifications
Capacity	7.3 cu yd
Cutting Depth	26.60 in (67.56 cm)
Height	56.00 in (142.24 cm)
Width	10.70 ft (3.26 m)

Transmission

John Deere 850J 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 Crawler Dozer Undercarriage specifications
Ground Contact Area	5232 in2
Ground Pressure	7.61 psi
Number Of Shoes Per Side	40
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	7
Standard Shoe Size	24.00 in (60.96 cm)
Track Gauge	6.17 ft (1.88 m)
Track Pitch	8.00 in (20.32 cm)

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