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Cat D10 vs John Deere 650

The Cat D10 is the heavier machine, at 70.3 t against 9.6 t, and the Cat D10 has more power (450 kW against 78 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 650 is ahead on: narrower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat D10 and the John Deere 650 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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    Cat D10

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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.

FigureCat D10John Deere 650
Operating weight70,256 kg9,600 kg
Net powerHigher is better450 kW+477%78 kW
Digging depthHigher is better0.641 m+19%0.538 m
Blade capacityHigher is better18.5 m³+741%2.2 m³
Pump flowHigher is better424 L/min+493%72 L/min
Fuel tankHigher is better1,269 L+528%202 L
Travel speed, forward (max)Higher is better12.5 km/h+56%8 km/h
Width over tracksLower is better3.311 m2.007 m+39%

All specifications

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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 dozer4.25 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 m1.55 mXLT; LGP 1753 mm
Width over tracks3.311 mWidth without trunnions, 610 mm ES shoes2.007 m
Width over trunnions3.759 mNot published
Blade width4.94 m10SU ABR blade, over end bits; 10U 5260 mm2.667 m
Blade height2.12 m10SU / 10U ABR1.067 mXLT standard straight blade
Track length on ground3.88 m2.349 m
Ground clearance0.725 m0.345 mIn dirt
Shoe width0.61 mExtreme service; 710/786 mm optional0.457 mXLT; LGP 711 mm
Grouser height0.093 mNot published
Overall length with winch and fairleadNot published4.974 m
Tread depth (single-bar grouser)Not published0.049 m
Overall width with blade angledNot published2.456 m

Weight

Operating weight70,256 kg9,600 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 m³2.2 m³XLT standard straight blade, SAE
Digging depth0.641 mNominal blade pitch (640.87 mm)0.538 m
Blade lift height1.523 mNominal blade pitch0.801 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 published0.363 mXLT standard blade
Maximum drawbar pullNot published152 kN
Ground pressureNot published44.1 kPaXLT; LGP 29.6 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)78 kW (104 hp)
Gross power471 kW (631 hp)Forward, SAE J1995; reverse 571 kWNot published
Displacement27 L4.5 L
Max torqueNot published450 Nm

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/h

Undercarriage

UndercarriageElevated sprocket, suspension type, 44 shoes and 8 track rollers per sideNot published
Track rollers (each side)Not published7

Hydraulics

Pump flow424 L/minImplement pump, 2,010 rpm72 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 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.

0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m7 m8 m9 m
Cat D10John Deere 650Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat D10 vs John Deere 650: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat D10 or John Deere 650?

By operating weight the Cat D10 is the biggest at 70.3 t, then the John Deere 650 at 9.6 t.

Which has more power, the Cat D10 or John Deere 650?

The Cat D10: Cat D10 450 kW (603 hp), John Deere 650 78 kW (104 hp) (net power), a 477% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Cat D10 or John Deere 650?

The Cat D10: Cat D10 0.641 m, John Deere 650 0.538 m (digging depth), a 19% difference.

Which has the bigger bucket, the Cat D10 or John Deere 650?

The Cat D10: Cat D10 18.5 m³, John Deere 650 2.2 m³ (blade capacity), a 741% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Cat D10 or John Deere 650?

The Cat D10: Cat D10 1,269 L, John Deere 650 202 L (fuel tank), a 528% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Cat D10 or John Deere 650?

The John Deere 650: Cat D10 3.311 m, John Deere 650 2.007 m (width over tracks), a 39% 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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