Category : Crawler Dozers ➔ Manufacturer : John Deere ➔ Model : 850K ➔
John Deere 850K 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 earthmoving tasks that require traction, blade control, and stability on rough terrain. The 850K is typically equipped with a diesel engine, hydrostatic transmission, and undercarriage built for tracked operation. Available configurations may include standard or low-ground-pressure versions, along with blade and cab options. The model is used in roadbuilding, forestry, and general contractor applications where tracked pushing power is required.
General Specifications
John Deere 850K Crawler Dozer General Specifications specifications
Engine Power
205.00 hp (152.87 kw) - Starting 2016
Engine Type
John Deere PowerTech PSS 6068 - Starting 2018
Weight
42,558-48,005 - Starting 2016
Capacities
John Deere 850K Crawler Dozer Capacities specifications
Blade - Capacity
5.60 ft (1.71 m)
Fuel Tank - Diesel
97.30 gal (368.28 l)
Hydraulic Tank
29.60 gal (112.04 l)
Dimensions
John Deere 850K 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
10.42 ft (3.18 m)
Length
17.67 ft (5.38 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
42,538.00 lbs (19,294.94 kg)
Width
8.17 ft (2.49 m)
Driveline
John Deere 850K Crawler Dozer Driveline specifications
Displacement
415.00 cu in (6,800.65 cu cm)
Engine Manufacturer
John Deere
Engine Model
PowerTech PSS 6068
Engine Output - Net
203.90 hp (152.05 kw)
Final Drive
Double Reduction - Planetary
Ground Contact Area
13,291.40 in (33,760.16 cm)
Number Of Shoes
40
Oscillation
Yes
Rated Speed
1800 rpm
Shoe - Pitch
3.20 in (8.13 cm)
Shoe - Type
Single Grouser - Moderate Service
Speeds Mode 1 - Forward
1
Speeds Mode 1 - Reverse
1
Track Rollers
7
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic
Engine
John Deere 850K 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 850K Crawler Dozer Operational specifications
Fuel Capacity
368.00 gal (1,392.88 l)
Operating Weight
19,304.00 lbs (8,756.16 kg)
Performance
John Deere 850K Crawler Dozer Performance specifications
Ground Bearing Pressure
8.2 psi
Implement Pump - Flow
43.10 gal (163.13 l)
Implement Pump - Pressure
249.93 (3625)
Implement Pump - Type
Variable Displacement Piston
Transmission
John Deere 850K Crawler Dozer Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward
9.70 mph (15.61 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 850K Crawler Dozer Weights specifications
Operating Weight
42,558.10 lbs (19,304.05 kg)
