The John Deere 950K is a crawler dozer designed for heavy earthmoving, grading, and site preparation work. It is part of John Deere's K-Series dozer line and is used in construction, land clearing, road building, and mining support applications. The 950K features a tracked undercarriage for traction and stability on uneven terrain, along with a powertrain and blade configuration suited to pushing material and shaping surfaces. Common attachments and options may include different blade types, ripper setups, and cab configurations. The model is recognized for its balance of operating weight, blade capacity, and jobsite versatility in crawler dozer applications.
General Specifications
John Deere 950K Crawler Dozer General Specifications specifications
Engine Power
265 w/ OSD blade / 280 w/ PAT blade — Starting 2019 Model Year
Engine Type
John Deere PowerTech PSS 6090 — Starting 2019 Model Year
Weight
65,300–73,700 — Starting 2019 Model Year
Capacities
John Deere 950K Crawler Dozer Capacities specifications
Blade - Capacity
7.20 ft (2.19 m)
Fuel Tank - Diesel
133.60 gal (505.68 l)
Hydraulic Tank
23.00 gal (87.06 l)
Dimensions
John Deere 950K Crawler Dozer Dimensions specifications
Blade - Dig Depth
30.63 in (77.80 cm)
Blade Width
12.13 ft (3.70 m)
Blade-Tilt
2.63 ft (0.80 m)
Ground Clearance
1.03 ft (0.31 m)
Max Height
11.25 ft (3.43 m)
Steering - Differential
No
Track Length On Ground
6.59 ft (2.01 m)
Driveline
John Deere 950K Crawler Dozer Driveline specifications
Displacement
549.30 cu in (9,001.43 cu cm)
Engine Manufacturer
John Deere
Engine Model
PowerTech PSS 6090
Engine Output - Net
265.60 hp (198.06 kw)
Final Drive
Double Reduction - Planetary
Ground Contact Area
15,437.50 in (39,211.25 cm)
Number Of Shoes
43
Rated Speed
1800 rpm
Shoe - Pitch
85.00 in (215.90 cm)
Shoe - Type
Single Grouser - Extreme Service
Speeds Mode 1 - Forward
1
Speeds Mode 1 - Reverse
1
Track Rollers
7
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic
Engine
John Deere 950K 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 950K 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 950K Crawler Dozer Performance specifications
Ground Bearing Pressure
11.7 psi
Implement Pump - Flow
52.90 gal (200.23 l)
Implement Pump - Pressure
206.84 (3000)
Implement Pump - Type
Piston Pump
Speed - Forward Maximum
6.90 mph (11.10 kph)
Speed - Reverse Maximum
6.90 mph (11.10 kph)
Transmission
John Deere 950K 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
Weights
John Deere 950K Crawler Dozer Weights specifications
Operating Weight
71,154.20 lbs (32,275.04 kg)
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