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Cat D8 vs John Deere 750

The Cat D8 is the heavier machine, at 39 t against 17 t, and the Cat D8 has more power (271 kW against 131 kW).

The Cat D8 is ahead on: more power, bigger bucket or body, more digging or pushing force, more hydraulic flow, bigger fuel tank, faster. The John Deere 750 is ahead on: digs deeper, narrower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat D8 and the John Deere 750 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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    Cat D8

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    John Deere 750

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At a glance

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

FigureCat D8John Deere 750
Operating weight39,000 kg17,041 kg
Net powerHigher is better271 kW+107%131 kW
Digging depthHigher is better0.576 m0.648 m+13%
Blade capacityHigher is better10.3 m³+164%3.9 m³
Maximum drawbar pullHigher is better642 kN+148%259 kN
Pump flowHigher is better259 L/min+99%130 L/min
Fuel tankHigher is better624 L+72%362 L
Travel speed, forward (max)Higher is better10.3 km/h+6%9.7 km/h
Width over tracksLower is better2.79 m2.44 m+13%

All specifications

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Dimensions

Overall length (with blade)7.91 mNot published
Overall length (base machine)4.76 mLength of basic tractor5.359 m
Height (to top of cab)3.53 m3.248 m
Height (to top of guardrail)3.39 mNot published
Track gauge2.08 mStandard; LGP 2.34 m1.88 mXLT; LGP 2134 mm
Width over tracks2.79 m2.44 m
Blade width4.038 mSU blade, across end bits; U 4263 mm3.296 m
Blade height1.747 mSU blade1.444 mXLT straight PAT blade
Track length on ground3.21 m3.093 m
Ground clearance0.622 m0.358 mIn dirt
Shoe width0.61 mStandard; LGP 965 mm0.559 mXLT; LGP 860 mm
Grouser height0.084 mExtreme serviceNot published
SU blade (add to basic tractor)1.417 mNot published
Single-shank ripper (add to basic tractor)1.725 mTip at ground line, shank pin in middle holeNot published
Drawbar (add to basic tractor)0.295 mNot published
Overall length with extended drawbarNot published5.602 m
Tread depth (single-bar grouser)Not published0.069 m
Overall width with blade angledNot published3.011 m

Weight

Operating weight39,000 kg17,041 kg
Operating weight (LGP)37,585 kgWith drawbarNot published
Shipping weight34,030 kg10% fuel, with ripperNot published
Blade weight (SU, with push arms)4,539 kgNot published

Performance

Blade capacity10.3 m³SU blade, ISO 9246; U 11.8 m³, angle 6.1 m³3.9 m³XLT straight PAT blade, SAE; LGP 4.5 m³
Blade lift height1.246 m0.904 m
Digging depth0.576 m0.648 m
Maximum tilt at blade corner0.573 mNot published
Ground pressure88.5 kPaISO 1675443.7 kPaXLT; LGP 30.5 kPa
Maximum drawbar pull642 kN1.0 forward259 kN
Maximum blade angleNot published24°
Blade tiltNot published0.432 mXLT

Ripper

Ripper maximum penetration1.13 mSingle shankNot published
Ripper maximum penetration force127 kNSingle shankNot published
Ripper weight (single shank)4,070 kgNot published

Engine

Engine modelCat C15John Deere PowerTech PVS 6068 (6.8 L)
EmissionsBrazil MAR-1 / UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA (equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIA)EPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage V
Net power271 kW (363 hp)At 2,050 rpm, ISO 9249 / SAE J1349131 kW (175 hp)SAE net rated power at 1,700 rpm
Gross power296 kW (397 hp)Not published
Displacement15.2 L6.8 L

Transmission

TransmissionPowershift, 3 forward / 3 reverse (half-step ranges)Automatic dual-path hydrostatic
Travel speed, forward (max)10.3 km/h3.0 forward9.7 km/hForward and reverse; optional 11.0 km/h
Travel speed, reverse (max)10.3 km/h3.0 reverse9.7 km/hOptional 11.0 km/h

Undercarriage

UndercarriageElevated sprocket, 44 sections, 8 bottom rollersNot published
Track rollers (each side)Not published8

Hydraulics

Pump flow259 L/minImplement pump, 1,850 rpm130 L/minAt unloaded high idle
Max pressure240 bar250 barSystem relief 24 993 kPa

Service capacities

Fuel tank624 L362 L
Cooling system72 L31.4 LWith recovery tank
Engine oil, with filter43 LEngine crankcase28 L
Power train208 LNot published
Final drives (each)12.5 LNot published
Hydraulic tank69 L98 LReservoir with filter

Service intervals

Engine oil and filter500 hoursNot published
Power train oil1,000 hoursNot published
Hydraulic oil6,000 hoursNot published
Coolant12,000 hoursNot published
Hydraulic and hydrostatic oilNot published4,000 hoursExtended from 2,000 h on the previous model

Sources: Cat D8 Track-Type Tractor Technical Specifications AEXQ3722 (05-2024), build 22A (AME excl. Saudi Arabia, ANZ, China, S Am) · John Deere 750 P-Tier Dozers brochure MD750PAU (US)

Drawn to scale

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

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Cat D8John Deere 750Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat D8 vs John Deere 750: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat D8 or John Deere 750?

By operating weight the Cat D8 is the biggest at 39 t, then the John Deere 750 at 17 t.

Which has more power, the Cat D8 or John Deere 750?

The Cat D8: Cat D8 271 kW (363 hp), John Deere 750 131 kW (175 hp) (net power), a 107% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Cat D8 or John Deere 750?

The John Deere 750: Cat D8 0.576 m, John Deere 750 0.648 m (digging depth), a 13% difference.

Which has the bigger bucket, the Cat D8 or John Deere 750?

The Cat D8: Cat D8 10.3 m³, John Deere 750 3.9 m³ (blade capacity), a 164% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Cat D8 or John Deere 750?

The Cat D8: Cat D8 624 L, John Deere 750 362 L (fuel tank), a 72% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Cat D8 or John Deere 750?

The John Deere 750: Cat D8 2.79 m, John Deere 750 2.44 m (width over tracks), a 13% 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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