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Cat D5 vs John Deere 750

The Cat D5 is the heavier machine, at 17.1 t against 17 t, and the John Deere 750 has more power (131 kW against 127 kW).

The Cat D5 is ahead on: more digging or pushing force, faster. The John Deere 750 is ahead on: more power, digs deeper, bigger bucket or body, more hydraulic flow, bigger fuel tank, narrower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat D5 and the John Deere 750 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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    Cat D5

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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 D5John Deere 750
Operating weight17,080 kg17,041 kg
Net powerHigher is better127 kW131 kW+3%
Digging depthHigher is better0.559 m0.648 m+16%
Blade capacityHigher is better3.5 m³3.9 m³+11%
Maximum drawbar pullHigher is better320 kN+24%259 kN
Pump flowHigher is better127 L/min130 L/min+2%
Fuel tankHigher is better315 L362 L+15%
Travel speed, forward (max)Higher is better9.8 km/h+1%9.7 km/h
Width over tracksLower is better2.5 m2.44 m+2%

All specifications

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Dimensions

Overall length (with blade)5 mLength of machine, VPAT blade straightNot published
Overall length (base machine)4.644 m5.359 m
Height (to top of cab)3.085 m3.248 m
Track gauge1.89 mStandard; LGP 2160 mm1.88 mXLT; LGP 2134 mm
Width over tracks2.5 mWidth of tractor, standard shoes2.44 m
Blade width3.272 mVPAT blade, across end bits3.296 m
Blade height1.261 mVPAT blade1.444 mXLT straight PAT blade
Track length on ground2.562 mStandard; LGP 3116 mm3.093 m
Ground clearance0.358 m0.358 mIn dirt
Shoe width0.61 mStandard; LGP 840 mm0.559 mXLT; LGP 860 mm
Length of machine (blade angled 24°)5.621 mWithout fuel tank guardNot published
Grouser height0.057 mModerate 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 weight17,080 kg17,041 kg
Operating weight (LGP VPAT)19,070 kgNot published
Shipping weight16,850 kg10% fuelNot published
Blade weight1,090 kgVPAT bladeNot published

Performance

Blade capacity3.5 m³VPAT blade, ISO 9246; LGP 4.0 m³, SU 4.3 m³3.9 m³XLT straight PAT blade, SAE; LGP 4.5 m³
Blade lift height0.971 m0.904 m
Digging depth0.559 m0.648 m
Maximum tilt at blade corner0.257 mNot published
Maximum blade angle24°24°
Ground pressure47.6 kPaISO 1675443.7 kPaXLT; LGP 30.5 kPa
Maximum drawbar pull320 kN1.0 forward259 kN
Blade tiltNot published0.432 mXLT

Engine

Engine modelCat C7.1John 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 power127 kW (170 hp)At 1,770 rpm, ISO 9249 / SAE J1349131 kW (175 hp)SAE net rated power at 1,700 rpm
Gross power150 kW (201 hp)Not published
Displacement7.1 L6.8 L

Transmission

TransmissionFully automatic 3-speed (differential steer)Automatic dual-path hydrostatic
Travel speed, forward (max)9.8 km/h3.0 forward9.7 km/hForward and reverse; optional 11.0 km/h
Travel speed, reverse (max)12.2 km/h3.0 reverse9.7 km/hOptional 11.0 km/h

Undercarriage

UndercarriageElevated sprocket, 40 section, 7 bottom rollersNot published
Track rollers (each side)Not published8

Hydraulics

Pump flow127 L/minImplement pump130 L/minAt unloaded high idle
Max pressure250 bar250 barSystem relief 24 993 kPa

Service capacities

Fuel tank315 L362 L
Cooling system41 L31.4 LWith recovery tank
Engine oil, with filter18 LEngine crankcase28 L
Power train160 LNot published
Final drives (each)8 LNot published
Hydraulic system80 LNot published
Hydraulic tankNot published98 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 D5 Track-Type Tractor Technical Specifications AEXQ2553-03 (02-2023), build 17B (Afr-ME, APD, Aus-NZ, Eurasia, India, 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.

0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m
Cat D5John Deere 750Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat D5 vs John Deere 750: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat D5 or John Deere 750?

By operating weight the Cat D5 is the biggest at 17.1 t, then the John Deere 750 at 17 t.

Which has more power, the Cat D5 or John Deere 750?

The John Deere 750: Cat D5 127 kW (170 hp), John Deere 750 131 kW (175 hp) (net power), a 3% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Cat D5 or John Deere 750?

The John Deere 750: Cat D5 0.559 m, John Deere 750 0.648 m (digging depth), a 16% difference.

Which has the bigger bucket, the Cat D5 or John Deere 750?

The John Deere 750: Cat D5 3.5 m³, John Deere 750 3.9 m³ (blade capacity), a 11% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Cat D5 or John Deere 750?

The John Deere 750: Cat D5 315 L, John Deere 750 362 L (fuel tank), a 15% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Cat D5 or John Deere 750?

The John Deere 750: Cat D5 2.5 m, John Deere 750 2.44 m (width over tracks), a 2% 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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