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Cat D4 vs John Deere 750

The John Deere 750 is the heavier machine, at 17 t against 13.5 t, and the John Deere 750 has more power (131 kW against 95 kW).

The Cat D4 is ahead on: faster, narrower to transport. The John Deere 750 is ahead on: more power, digs deeper, bigger bucket or body, bigger fuel tank.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat D4 and the John Deere 750 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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    Cat D4

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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 D4John Deere 750
Operating weight13,500 kg17,041 kg
Net powerHigher is better95 kW131 kW+38%
Digging depthHigher is better0.47 m0.648 m+38%
Blade capacityHigher is better3.3 m³3.9 m³+18%
Fuel tankHigher is better260 L362 L+39%
Travel speed, forward (max)Higher is better10 km/h+3%9.7 km/h
Width over tracksLower is better2.33 m+5%2.44 m

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/drawbar5.359 m
Height (to top of cab)2.965 m3.248 m
Track gauge1.77 mStandard; LGP 2000 mm1.88 mXLT; LGP 2134 mm
Width over tracks2.33 m2.44 m
Blade width3.196 mVPAT blade, across end bits3.296 m
Blade height1.291 m1.444 mXLT straight PAT blade
Track length on ground2.645 m3.093 m
Ground clearance0.36 m0.358 mIn dirt
Shoe width0.56 mStandard; LGP 760 mm0.559 mXLT; LGP 860 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 extended drawbarNot published5.602 m
Tread depth (single-bar grouser)Not published0.069 m
Overall width with blade angledNot published3.011 m

Weight

Operating weight13,500 kg17,041 kg
Shipping weight13,200 kg10% fuelNot published
Blade weight1,005 kgNot published

Performance

Blade capacity3.3 m³VPAT blade, ISO 9246; LGP 3.8 m³3.9 m³XLT straight PAT blade, SAE; LGP 4.5 m³
Blade lift height0.953 m0.904 m
Digging depth0.47 m0.648 m
Maximum tilt at blade corner0.226 mNot published
Maximum blade angle24°24°
Ground pressure40 kPaISO 1675443.7 kPaXLT; LGP 30.5 kPa
Blade tiltNot published0.432 mXLT
Maximum drawbar pullNot published259 kN

Engine

Engine modelCat C7.1John Deere PowerTech PVS 6068 (6.8 L)
EmissionsBrazil MAR-1 / China Nonroad Stage III (equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIA)EPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage V
Net power95 kW (128 hp)At 2,200 rpm, SAE J1349 (ISO 9249: 97 kW)131 kW (175 hp)SAE net rated power at 1,700 rpm
Gross power119 kW (160 hp)Not published
Displacement7 L6.8 L

Transmission

TransmissionHydrostatic (dual path, closed loop)Automatic dual-path hydrostatic
Travel speed, forward (max)10 km/h9.7 km/hForward and reverse; optional 11.0 km/h
Travel speed, reverse (max)10 km/h9.7 km/hOptional 11.0 km/h

Undercarriage

Undercarriage40 section, 8 bottom rollers, 2 carrier rollersNot published
Track rollers (each side)Not published8

Ripper

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

Service capacities

Fuel tank260 L362 L
Cooling system30 L31.4 LWith recovery tank
Engine oil, with filter18 LEngine crankcase28 L
Final drives18.5 LNot published
Hydraulic tank64 L98 LReservoir with filter

Service intervals

Hydraulic oil6,000 hoursNot published
Coolant12,000 hoursNot published
Hydraulic and hydrostatic oilNot published4,000 hoursExtended from 2,000 h on the previous model

Hydraulics

Pump flowNot published130 L/minAt unloaded high idle
Max pressureNot published250 barSystem relief 24 993 kPa

Sources: Cat D4 Track-Type Tractor Technical Specifications AEXQ3463 (04-2022), build 15A (Afr-ME, Asia Pacific, Eurasia, 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 D4John Deere 750Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat D4 vs John Deere 750: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat D4 or John Deere 750?

By operating weight the John Deere 750 is the biggest at 17 t, then the Cat D4 at 13.5 t.

Which has more power, the Cat D4 or John Deere 750?

The John Deere 750: Cat D4 95 kW (128 hp), John Deere 750 131 kW (175 hp) (net power), a 38% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Cat D4 or John Deere 750?

The John Deere 750: Cat D4 0.47 m, John Deere 750 0.648 m (digging depth), a 38% difference.

Which has the bigger bucket, the Cat D4 or John Deere 750?

The John Deere 750: Cat D4 3.3 m³, John Deere 750 3.9 m³ (blade capacity), a 18% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Cat D4 or John Deere 750?

The John Deere 750: Cat D4 260 L, John Deere 750 362 L (fuel tank), a 39% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Cat D4 or John Deere 750?

The Cat D4: Cat D4 2.33 m, John Deere 750 2.44 m (width over tracks), a 5% 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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