About · John Deere 750JOverview
The John Deere 750J was a compact crawler bulldozer in the 13–16-tonne class, produced from 2005 to 2018. It was powered by a John Deere PowerTech Plus 6068H engine producing 140 hp and pushed a 3.1 m³ straight blade. The 750J was offered in LT and LGP undercarriage variants with a hydrostatic transmission for stepless speed control. Production ended in 2018 when John Deere restructured its dozer range.
Typical applicationsWhere this machine is used
European agricultural contractors, drainage specialists, and municipal works departments used the 750J during its production years. The compact size and LGP variant made it suitable for Dutch polder maintenance and tile drainage installation projects. Belgian landscaping contractors used it for residential garden earthworks and small golf-course construction. German municipal contractors deployed it for maintenance grading of unpaved access roads and rural path networks. A large population of 750J machines remains active in the Netherlands and northern Germany.
Used-market inspectionWhat to check before buying
All 750J machines are now at least seven years old. Service history is critical. Parts remain available through the John Deere dealer network, but some items are now subject to longer lead times as production stocks are depleted. Check for external hydraulic leaks at pump-to-motor lines, particularly in the engine bay where heat cycles accelerate seal aging. Inspect blade angle cylinder pins and bushings; these are often skipped during routine maintenance on older machines.
Current marketPrice position
The 750J's production end means supply is finite and declining. Well-maintained 2013–2018 examples are sought by agricultural and drainage contractors in the Netherlands who value the hydrostatic drive for precision work. Prices for good machines have firmed as supply tightens. Current alternatives in this size class (the Caterpillar D5 and Komatsu D51PX) carry new-machine pricing significantly above used 750J values.