Cat D10 vs John Deere 450

The Cat D10 is the heavier machine, at 70.3 t against 8.08 t, and the Cat D10 has more power (450 kW against 58 kW).

The Cat D10 is ahead on: more power, digs deeper, bigger bucket or body, more hydraulic flow, bigger fuel tank, faster. The John Deere 450 is ahead on: narrower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat D10 and the John Deere 450 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

Figure	Cat D10	John Deere 450
Operating weight	70,256 kg	8,081 kg
Net powerHigher is better	450 kW+676%	58 kW
Digging depthHigher is better	0.641 m+21%	0.53 m
Blade capacityHigher is better	18.5 m³+1056%	1.6 m³
Pump flowHigher is better	424 L/min+605%	60 L/min
Fuel tankHigher is better	1,269 L+528%	202 L
Travel speed, forward (max)Higher is better	12.5 km/h+56%	8 km/h
Width over tracksLower is better	3.311 m	1.854 m+44%

All specifications

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FigureCat D10 John Deere 450

Dimensions

Overall length (with blade)7.416 mLength with 10SU blade, no rear attachmentNot published

Overall length (blade and ripper)9.158 mSU blade and single-shank ripperNot published

Overall length (base machine)5.324 mOverall length, basic dozer4.022 m

Length with single-shank ripper7.081 mNo bladeNot published

Length with U-blade7.75 mNot published

Length with multi-shank ripper7.241 mNot published

Height (to top of cab)4.134 mFOPS cab, incl. grouser2.899 m

Height (to top of ROPS/canopy)4.406 mNot published

Height (to top of stack)4.356 mNot published

Track gauge2.55 m1.448 mStandard; LGP 1651 mm

Width over tracks3.311 mWidth without trunnions, 610 mm ES shoes1.854 m

Width over trunnions3.759 mNot published

Blade width4.94 m10SU ABR blade, over end bits; 10U 5260 mm2.464 m

Blade height2.12 m10SU / 10U ABR0.955 mStandard straight blade

Track length on ground3.88 m2.184 m

Ground clearance0.725 m0.345 mIn dirt

Shoe width0.61 mExtreme service; 710/786 mm optional0.406 mStandard; LGP 610 mm

Grouser height0.093 mNot published

Overall length with winch and fairleadNot published4.746 m

Tread depth (single-bar grouser)Not published0.049 m

Overall width with blade angledNot published2.268 m

Weight

Operating weight70,256 kg8,081 kg

Shipping weight50,684 kg10% fuel, FOPS cab, 610 mm ES shoesNot published

Blade weight (10SU, with cylinders and push arms)9,421 kgNot published

Performance

Blade capacity18.5 m³10SU ABR, SAE J1265; 10U ABR 22.0 m³1.6 m³

Digging depth0.641 mNominal blade pitch (640.87 mm)0.53 m

Blade lift height1.523 mNominal blade pitch0.781 m

Maximum tilt1.43 m10SU, each sideNot published

Ripper maximum penetration1.504 mSingle shank, standard tipNot published

Ripper maximum penetration force219 kNSingle shank, standardNot published

Ripper pryout force512 kNSingle shank, standardNot published

Maximum blade angleNot published23°

Blade tiltNot published0.331 mStandard blade

Maximum drawbar pullNot published131 kN

Ground pressureNot published43.9 kPaStandard; LGP 31.3 kPa

Engine

Engine modelCat C27John Deere PowerTech PWX 4045 (4.5 L)

EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 2 equivalent (Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V also offered)EPA Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIA

Net power450 kW (603 hp)58 kW (78 hp)

Gross power471 kW (631 hp)Forward, SAE J1995; reverse 571 kWNot published

Displacement27 L4.5 L

Max torqueNot published334 NmNet peak torque at 1,200 rpm (Tier 3 engine)

Transmission

TransmissionPlanetary powershift, 3 forward / 3 reverseAutomatic dual-path hydrostatic

Travel speed, forward (max)12.5 km/h3.0 forward8 km/hForward and reverse; optional 9.7 km/h

Travel speed, reverse (max)15.7 km/h3.0 reverse8 km/hOptional 9.7 km/h

Undercarriage

UndercarriageElevated sprocket, suspension type, 44 shoes and 8 track rollers per sideNot published

Track rollers (each side)Not published6

Hydraulics

Pump flow424 L/minImplement pump, 2,010 rpm60 L/minAt unloaded high idle

Max pressure280 barLift cylinder relief valve 28 000 kPa207 barSystem relief 20 684 kPa

Service capacities

Fuel tank1,269 LTotal; usable 1224 L202 L

Cooling system175 LRefill, Tier 4 Final engine16.9 LWith recovery tank

Engine oil, with filter103 LEngine crankcase sump14.7 L

Power train308 LTotal volumeNot published

Final drives (each)23 L8.5 L

Hydraulic tank160 LHydraulic system, tank onlyNot published

Hydraulic system, with tankNot published70.5 L

Service intervals

Hydraulic oil6,000 hoursNot published

Coolant12,000 hours6,000 hours

Engine oil and filterNot published500 hours

Fuel filtersNot published500 hoursPrimary and final fuel filters

Final drive oilNot published1,000 hours

Hydraulic and hydrostatic filtersNot published2,000 hours

Hydraulic and hydrostatic oilNot published4,000 hours

Sources: Cat D10 Dozer Technical Specifications AEXQ3209-03 (09-2026), build 07A (Global) · John Deere 450 P-Tier Dozer brochure MD450PAU (US)

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat D10John Deere 450Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat D10 vs John Deere 450: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat D10 or John Deere 450?

By operating weight the Cat D10 is the biggest at 70.3 t, then the John Deere 450 at 8.08 t.

Which has more power, the Cat D10 or John Deere 450?

The Cat D10: Cat D10 450 kW (603 hp), John Deere 450 58 kW (78 hp) (net power), a 676% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Cat D10 or John Deere 450?

The Cat D10: Cat D10 0.641 m, John Deere 450 0.53 m (digging depth), a 21% difference.

Which has the bigger bucket, the Cat D10 or John Deere 450?

The Cat D10: Cat D10 18.5 m³, John Deere 450 1.6 m³ (blade capacity), a 1056% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Cat D10 or John Deere 450?

The Cat D10: Cat D10 1,269 L, John Deere 450 202 L (fuel tank), a 528% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Cat D10 or John Deere 450?

The John Deere 450: Cat D10 3.311 m, John Deere 450 1.854 m (width over tracks), a 44% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

Can I rent or buy these machines in the UAE?

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