John Deere 850K XLT Crawler Dozer
John Deere 850K XLT
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sold in last yearGeneral overview
The John Deere 850K XLT is a crawler dozer for construction and site preparation work. Produced for model years 2017 to 2021 in the United States, it is specified with an operating weight of 19,876 kg (43,820 lb), placing it in a class suited to general earthmoving and grading tasks.
Power comes from a John Deere PowerTech™ PSS 6068 six-cylinder engine rated at 151 kW (205 hp) net and compliant with EPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage IV emissions standards. The dozer is equipped with a Power‑Angle‑Tilt (PAT) blade with a blade capacity of 3.9 m³ (5.1 cu yd), a 610 mm (24 in) standard shoe width, 45 shoes, 3,284 mm (10 ft 9 in) of track on the ground, and 48.5 kPa (7.03 psi) ground pressure.
Year
2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Country of manufacturing
United States
General specifications
Dimensions
Width
Height
Length
Weight
2,083 mm
~82 in
3,211 mm
~126.4 in
5,740 mm
~226 in
19,876 kg
~43,819.1 lb
Engine Power
205 hp
Operating Weight
19,876 kg
Blade Capacity
3.9 cu(m)
Additional specifications
Emission standard level
EPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage IV
Displacement
414 cu(in)
Fuel tank
368 L
Number of Cylinders
6
Engine Model
John Deere PowerTech™ PSS 6,068
Power Train
Automatic, dual-path, hydrostatic (HST) drive; load-sensing feature automatically adjusts speed and power to match changing load conditions; each individually controlled track is powered by a variable-displacement piston pump and motor combination; ground-speed selection buttons on single-lever steering and direction control; independently selectable reverse-speed ratios of 100 %, 115 %, or 130 % of forward ground speed; decelerator pedal controls ground speed to stop
DEF Tank
13.6 L
Ground Pressure
48.5 kPa
VPAT Width of Standard Shoe
610 mm
VPAT Type of Blade
Power‑Angle‑Tilt (PAT)
VPAT Blade Capacity
3.9 cu(m)
VPAT Operating Weight
19,876 kg
Undercarriage Ground Pressure
48.5 kPa
Length of Track on Ground
3,284 mm
Number of Shoes
45
Hydraulic controls
3-function hydraulic-pilot T-bar joystick with push-button angle function
Type of Blade
Power‑Angle‑Tilt (PAT)
Power - Net
205 hp
Net Power (ISO 9249)
205 hp
Width of Standard Shoe
610 mm
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What is the average price of a John Deere 850K XLT?
No confirmed market price is supplied for the John Deere 850K XLT. Check current listings and compare machine condition, location, and configuration.
What are the key advantages of the John Deere 850K XLT?
Listed features include 152.9 kW (205 hp) net power, a Power‑Angle‑Tilt (PAT) blade with 3.9 m³ (5.1 cu yd) capacity, and 3-function hydraulic-pilot T-bar joystick controls with push-button angle function. Ground pressure is 48.5 kPa (7 psi).
What type of engine does the 850K XLT use?
The 850K XLT uses a John Deere PowerTech™ PSS 6068 engine. It has 6 cylinders and is listed as meeting EPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage IV emissions standards.
How much horsepower does the 850K XLT have?
The 850K XLT has 152.9 kW (205 hp) of net power.
What fuel does the John Deere 850K XLT use?
The supplied specifications do not confirm the fuel type for the John Deere 850K XLT. They list a 368 L (97.2 US gal) fuel tank and a 13.6 L (3.6 US gal) DEF tank.
What jobs is this Dozers best suited for?
The supplied data does not specify particular job applications. Its listed equipment includes a Power‑Angle‑Tilt (PAT) blade with 3.9 m³ (5.1 cu yd) capacity and hydraulic-pilot blade controls.
What is the expected lifespan of the 850K XLT?
No expected service-life figure is supplied for the 850K XLT. Evaluate maintenance records, operating history, undercarriage condition, fluid leaks, and the operation of the engine, hydraulics, and blade controls.
What should a buyer check when purchasing a used Dozers?
Inspect the undercarriage, tracks and shoes, blade, hydraulic controls, engine operation, fluid condition, and leaks. Review maintenance and operating records, verify the machine configuration, and test its controls under operation.
