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Cat D4 vs John Deere 450

The Cat D4 is the heavier machine, at 13.5 t against 8.08 t, and the Cat D4 has more power (95 kW against 58 kW).

The Cat D4 is ahead on: more power, bigger bucket or body, bigger fuel tank, faster. The John Deere 450 is ahead on: digs deeper, narrower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat D4 and the John Deere 450 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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    Cat D4

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    John Deere 450

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At a glance

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

FigureCat D4John Deere 450
Operating weight13,500 kg8,081 kg
Net powerHigher is better95 kW+64%58 kW
Digging depthHigher is better0.47 m0.53 m+13%
Blade capacityHigher is better3.3 m³+106%1.6 m³
Fuel tankHigher is better260 L+29%202 L
Travel speed, forward (max)Higher is better10 km/h+25%8 km/h
Width over tracksLower is better2.33 m1.854 m+20%

All specifications

Every figure the makers publish. Search for one, or show only those that differ.

Dimensions

Overall length (with blade)5.142 mLength of machine, VPAT blade straightNot published
Overall length (base machine)4.618 mLength of basic tractor with C-frame/drawbar4.022 m
Height (to top of cab)2.965 m2.899 m
Track gauge1.77 mStandard; LGP 2000 mm1.448 mStandard; LGP 1651 mm
Width over tracks2.33 m1.854 m
Blade width3.196 mVPAT blade, across end bits2.464 m
Blade height1.291 m0.955 mStandard straight blade
Track length on ground2.645 m2.184 m
Ground clearance0.36 m0.345 mIn dirt
Shoe width0.56 mStandard; LGP 760 mm0.406 mStandard; LGP 610 mm
Width with VPAT blade angled 25°2.896 mNot published
Length of machine (blade angled 24°)5.738 mNot published
Grouser height48 / 57 mmModerate / extreme serviceNot 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 weight13,500 kg8,081 kg
Shipping weight13,200 kg10% fuelNot published
Blade weight1,005 kgNot published

Performance

Blade capacity3.3 m³VPAT blade, ISO 9246; LGP 3.8 m³1.6 m³
Blade lift height0.953 m0.781 m
Digging depth0.47 m0.53 m
Maximum tilt at blade corner0.226 mNot published
Maximum blade angle24°23°
Ground pressure40 kPaISO 1675443.9 kPaStandard; LGP 31.3 kPa
Blade tiltNot published0.331 mStandard blade
Maximum drawbar pullNot published131 kN

Engine

Engine modelCat C7.1John Deere PowerTech PWX 4045 (4.5 L)
EmissionsBrazil MAR-1 / China Nonroad Stage III (equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIA)EPA Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIA
Net power95 kW (128 hp)At 2,200 rpm, SAE J1349 (ISO 9249: 97 kW)58 kW (78 hp)
Gross power119 kW (160 hp)Not published
Displacement7 L4.5 L
Max torqueNot published334 NmNet peak torque at 1,200 rpm (Tier 3 engine)

Transmission

TransmissionHydrostatic (dual path, closed loop)Automatic dual-path hydrostatic
Travel speed, forward (max)10 km/h8 km/hForward and reverse; optional 9.7 km/h
Travel speed, reverse (max)10 km/h8 km/hOptional 9.7 km/h

Undercarriage

Undercarriage40 section, 8 bottom rollers, 2 carrier rollersNot published
Track rollers (each side)Not published6

Ripper

Ripper typeFixed parallelogram, 3 pocketsNot published
Ripper maximum penetration0.36 mNot published
Ripper weight (one shank)845 kgNot published

Service capacities

Fuel tank260 L202 L
Cooling system30 L16.9 LWith recovery tank
Engine oil, with filter18 LEngine crankcase14.7 L
Final drives18.5 LNot published
Hydraulic tank64 LNot published
Hydraulic system, with tankNot published70.5 L
Final drives (each)Not published8.5 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

Hydraulics

Pump flowNot published60 L/minAt unloaded high idle
Max pressureNot published207 barSystem relief 20 684 kPa

Sources: Cat D4 Track-Type Tractor Technical Specifications AEXQ3463 (04-2022), build 15A (Afr-ME, Asia Pacific, Eurasia, S Am) · 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.

0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m
Cat D4John Deere 450Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat D4 vs John Deere 450: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat D4 or John Deere 450?

By operating weight the Cat D4 is the biggest at 13.5 t, then the John Deere 450 at 8.08 t.

Which has more power, the Cat D4 or John Deere 450?

The Cat D4: Cat D4 95 kW (128 hp), John Deere 450 58 kW (78 hp) (net power), a 64% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Cat D4 or John Deere 450?

The John Deere 450: Cat D4 0.47 m, John Deere 450 0.53 m (digging depth), a 13% difference.

Which has the bigger bucket, the Cat D4 or John Deere 450?

The Cat D4: Cat D4 3.3 m³, John Deere 450 1.6 m³ (blade capacity), a 106% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Cat D4 or John Deere 450?

The Cat D4: Cat D4 260 L, John Deere 450 202 L (fuel tank), a 29% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Cat D4 or John Deere 450?

The John Deere 450: Cat D4 2.33 m, John Deere 450 1.854 m (width over tracks), a 20% 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.

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