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John Deere 450 vs John Deere 650

The John Deere 650 is the heavier machine, at 9.6 t against 8.08 t, and the John Deere 650 has more power (78 kW against 58 kW).

The John Deere 450 is ahead on: narrower to transport. The John Deere 650 is ahead on: more power, more torque, digs deeper, bigger bucket or body, more digging or pushing force, more hydraulic flow.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the John Deere 450 and the John Deere 650 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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    John Deere 450

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    John Deere 650

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At a glance

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

FigureJohn Deere 450John Deere 650
Operating weight8,081 kg9,600 kg
Net powerHigher is better58 kW78 kW+34%
Max torqueHigher is better334 Nm450 Nm+35%
Digging depthHigher is better0.53 m0.538 m+2%
Blade capacityHigher is better1.6 m³2.2 m³+38%
Maximum drawbar pullHigher is better131 kN152 kN+16%
Pump flowHigher is better60 L/min72 L/min+19%
Width over tracksLower is better1.854 m+8%2.007 m

All specifications

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

Dimensions

Overall length (base machine)4.022 m4.25 m
Overall length with winch and fairlead4.746 m4.974 m
Height (to top of cab)2.899 m2.899 m
Track gauge1.448 mStandard; LGP 1651 mm1.55 mXLT; LGP 1753 mm
Width over tracks1.854 m2.007 m
Blade width2.464 m2.667 m
Blade height0.955 mStandard straight blade1.067 mXLT standard straight blade
Track length on ground2.184 m2.349 m
Ground clearance0.345 mIn dirt0.345 mIn dirt
Shoe width0.406 mStandard; LGP 610 mm0.457 mXLT; LGP 711 mm
Tread depth (single-bar grouser)0.049 m0.049 m
Overall width with blade angled2.268 m2.456 m

Weight

Operating weight8,081 kg9,600 kg

Performance

Blade capacity1.6 m³2.2 m³XLT standard straight blade, SAE
Blade lift height0.781 m0.801 m
Digging depth0.53 m0.538 m
Maximum blade angle23°23°
Blade tilt0.331 mStandard blade0.363 mXLT standard blade
Maximum drawbar pull131 kN152 kN
Ground pressure43.9 kPaStandard; LGP 31.3 kPa44.1 kPaXLT; LGP 29.6 kPa

Engine

Engine modelJohn Deere PowerTech PWX 4045 (4.5 L)John Deere PowerTech PWX 4045 (4.5 L)
EmissionsEPA Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIAEPA Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIA
Net power58 kW (78 hp)78 kW (104 hp)
Max torque334 NmNet peak torque at 1,200 rpm (Tier 3 engine)450 Nm
Displacement4.5 L4.5 L

Transmission

TransmissionAutomatic dual-path hydrostaticAutomatic dual-path hydrostatic
Travel speed, forward (max)8 km/hForward and reverse; optional 9.7 km/h8 km/hForward and reverse; optional 9.7 km/h
Travel speed, reverse (max)8 km/hOptional 9.7 km/h8 km/h

Undercarriage

Track rollers (each side)67

Hydraulics

Pump flow60 L/minAt unloaded high idle72 L/minAt unloaded high idle
Max pressure207 barSystem relief 20 684 kPa207 barSystem relief 20 684 kPa

Service capacities

Fuel tank202 L202 L
Cooling system16.9 LWith recovery tank16.9 LWith recovery tank
Engine oil, with filter14.7 L14.7 L
Hydraulic system, with tank70.5 L70.5 L
Final drives (each)8.5 L8.5 L

Service intervals

Engine oil and filter500 hours500 hours
Fuel filters500 hoursPrimary and final fuel filters500 hoursPrimary and final fuel filters
Final drive oil1,000 hours1,000 hours
Hydraulic and hydrostatic filters2,000 hours2,000 hours
Hydraulic and hydrostatic oil4,000 hours4,000 hours
Coolant6,000 hours6,000 hours

Sources: John Deere 450 P-Tier Dozer brochure MD450PAU (US) · John Deere 650 P-Tier Dozer brochure MD650PAU (US)

Drawn to scale

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

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John Deere 450John Deere 650Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

John Deere 450 vs John Deere 650: questions

Which is bigger, the John Deere 450 or John Deere 650?

By operating weight the John Deere 650 is the biggest at 9.6 t, then the John Deere 450 at 8.08 t.

Which has more power, the John Deere 450 or John Deere 650?

The John Deere 650: John Deere 450 58 kW (78 hp), John Deere 650 78 kW (104 hp) (net power), a 34% difference.

Which digs deeper, the John Deere 450 or John Deere 650?

The John Deere 650: John Deere 450 0.53 m, John Deere 650 0.538 m (digging depth), a 2% difference.

Which has the bigger bucket, the John Deere 450 or John Deere 650?

The John Deere 650: John Deere 450 1.6 m³, John Deere 650 2.2 m³ (blade capacity), a 38% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the John Deere 450 or John Deere 650?

The John Deere 450: John Deere 450 1.854 m, John Deere 650 2.007 m (width over tracks), a 8% 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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