Construction Equipment Guide
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Fort Washington, PA 19034
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John Deere 850K crawler dozer is a mid-size tracked dozer used for grading, site preparation, land clearing, road building, and general earthmoving. It is part of John Deere's K-Series and is designed for traction, stability, and blade control on rough terrain. The 850K is commonly configured with a six-way blade and undercarriage suited for dozing, spreading, and finish grading applications. Typical uses include construction, utility work, forestry, and quarry support. As a crawler dozer, it operates on steel tracks for improved flotation and pushing power in soft or uneven ground conditions.
| Engine Power hp (kW) | 205 (152) Starting 2016 Model Year |
| Engine Type | John Deere PowerTech PSS 6068 Starting 2018 Model Year |
| Weight lbs (kg) | 42,558-48,005 (19,304-21,775) Starting 2016 Model Year |
| Ground Clearance | 1.40 ft (0.43 m) |
| Track Gauge | 6.20 ft (1.89 m) |
| Aspiration | Yes |
| Displacement | 6.80 cu in (111.43 cu cm) |
| Engine Model | PowerTech PSS 6068 |
| Make | J. Deere PowerTech |
| Net Power | 205.00 hp (152.87 kw) |
| Power Measured @ | 1800 rpm |
| Fuel Capacity | 368.00 gal (1,392.88 l) |
| Operating Weight | 19,304.00 lbs (8,756.16 kg) |
| 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 |