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Cat D11 vs John Deere 450

The Cat D11 is the heavier machine, at 106.6 t against 8.08 t, and the Cat D11 has more power (634 kW against 58 kW).

The Cat D11 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 D11 and the John Deere 450 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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    Cat D11

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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 D11John Deere 450
Operating weight106,614 kg8,081 kg
Net powerHigher is better634 kW+993%58 kW
Digging depthHigher is better0.66 m+25%0.53 m
Blade capacityHigher is better27.2 m³+1600%1.6 m³
Pump flowHigher is better670 L/min+1015%60 L/min
Fuel tankHigher is better1,763 L+773%202 L
Travel speed, forward (max)Higher is better12.2 km/h+52%8 km/h
Width over tracksLower is better3.782 m1.854 m+51%

All specifications

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Dimensions

Overall length (with blade)8.579 mNot published
Overall length (blade and ripper)10.525 mSU blade and single-shank ripperNot published
Overall length (base machine)6.16 mBasic tractor (with drawbar, 11: same)4.022 m
Length with single-shank ripper8.107 mNot published
Height (to top of cab)4.405 mFOPS cab, incl. grouser2.899 m
Height (to top of ROPS/canopy)4.723 mIncl. grouserNot published
Height (to top of stack)4.549 mIncl. grouserNot published
Track gauge2.896 m1.448 mStandard; LGP 1651 mm
Width over tracks3.782 mWidth without trunnions, standard shoe1.854 m
Width over trunnions4.379 mNot published
Blade width5.584 m11SU ABR, over end bits; 11U ABR 6340 mm2.464 m
Blade height2.866 m11SU ABR; 11U ABR 2875 mm0.955 mStandard straight blade
Track length on ground4.444 m2.184 m
Ground clearance0.798 m0.345 mIn dirt
Drawbar height0.942 mCentre of clevisNot published
Shoe width0.71 mExtreme service; 810/915 mm optional0.406 mStandard; LGP 610 mm
Grouser height0.101 mExtreme 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 weight106,614 kg8,081 kg
Shipping weight61,124 kgNot published
Blade weight (11SU, with push arms and cylinders)17,126 kgNot published

Performance

Blade capacity27.2 m³1.6 m³
Digging depth0.66 m11SU, nominal pitch0.53 m
Blade lift height1.669 m11SU, nominal pitch0.781 m
Maximum tilt1.7 m11SU, left handNot published
Ripper maximum penetration1.612 mSingle shank, standard tipNot published
Ripper maximum penetration force294 kNSingle shank, shank vertical (294/303 kN)Not published
Ripper pryout force654 kNSingle shankNot 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 C32BJohn Deere PowerTech PWX 4045 (4.5 L)
EmissionsEquivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2 (China NR III certified); Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V also offeredEPA Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIA
Net power634 kW (850 hp)58 kW (78 hp)
Gross power670 kW (899 hp)Forward, SAE J1995; reverse 757 kWNot published
Displacement32.1 L4.5 L
Max torqueNot published334 NmNet peak torque at 1,200 rpm (Tier 3 engine)

Transmission

TransmissionPlanetary powershift, 3 forward / 3 reverse (D11 XE: dual-path electric drive)Automatic dual-path hydrostatic
Travel speed, forward (max)12.2 km/h3.0 forward8 km/hForward and reverse; optional 9.7 km/h
Travel speed, reverse (max)14.7 km/h3.0 reverse8 km/hOptional 9.7 km/h

Undercarriage

UndercarriageElevated sprocket, 41 shoes and 8 track rollers per sideNot published
Track rollers (each side)Not published6

Hydraulics

Pump flow670 L/minCombined implement output at 1,800 rpm60 L/minAt unloaded high idle
Max pressure310 bar207 barSystem relief 20 684 kPa

Service capacities

Fuel tank1,763 LUsable volume202 L
Cooling system177 L16.9 LWith recovery tank
Engine oil, with filter133 LEngine crankcase sump refill14.7 L
Power train454 LTotal volumeNot published
Final drives (each)40 L8.5 L
Hydraulic system, with tank245 LTank and chassis; tank only 160 L70.5 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 D11/D11 XE Dozers Technical Specifications AEXQ4647-01 (09-2026), build 07B (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.

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Cat D11John Deere 450Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat D11 vs John Deere 450: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat D11 or John Deere 450?

By operating weight the Cat D11 is the biggest at 106.6 t, then the John Deere 450 at 8.08 t.

Which has more power, the Cat D11 or John Deere 450?

The Cat D11: Cat D11 634 kW (850 hp), John Deere 450 58 kW (78 hp) (net power), a 993% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Cat D11 or John Deere 450?

The Cat D11: Cat D11 0.66 m, John Deere 450 0.53 m (digging depth), a 25% difference.

Which has the bigger bucket, the Cat D11 or John Deere 450?

The Cat D11: Cat D11 27.2 m³, John Deere 450 1.6 m³ (blade capacity), a 1600% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Cat D11 or John Deere 450?

The Cat D11: Cat D11 1,763 L, John Deere 450 202 L (fuel tank), a 773% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Cat D11 or John Deere 450?

The John Deere 450: Cat D11 3.782 m, John Deere 450 1.854 m (width over tracks), a 51% 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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