Bulldozer2005–2017Europe

John Deere 850J

18,079 kg185 hp5.58 m³ blade53.1 kPaMedian · 0 listed · 0 below

Side elevationJohn Deere 850J
John Deere 850J side elevation
Operating weight
18,079 kg
Length
5,397 mm
Fig · proportional to datasheet · crawler dozer
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MakeJohn Deere
Model850J
Specification · Comparison

How the 850J lines up in its class.

Nearest competitors auto-selected by category and weight class. Specs from manufacturer datasheets; prices from recent dealer listings.

At a glance
Weight class
20 t
20 t
22 t
Power
Engine
John Deere 6090HT
Komatsu SAA6D107E-3
Liebherr D936-LA6
Power
185 hp
168 hp
201 hp
Peak torque
829 Nm
Fuel tank
371 L
372 L
440 L
Dimensions
Operating weight
18,079 kg
19,460 kg
21,503 kg
Length
5,397 mm
5,480 mm
5,950 mm
Width (over blade)
3,260 mm
3,860 mm
3,383 mm
Height to cab
3,200 mm
3,185 mm
3,268 mm
Undercarriage
Shoe width
610 mm
860 mm
610 mm
Track on ground
2,769 mm
3,165 mm
3,240 mm
Ground pressure
53.1 kPa
31.78 kPa
53 kPa
Working range
Blade width
3,260 mm
3,860 mm
3,383 mm
Blade capacity
5.58 m³
3.81 m³
5.9 m³
Drive
Transmission
Hydrostatic
Hydrostatic HST
Hydrostatic
Travel speed
10.1 km/h
9 km/h
11.1 km/h
Market
Median ask · EU
€99k
Price range
€89k€111k
Active listings
0
5
0
Specs · manufacturer datasheetsPrices · recent dealer listings, trailing window
About · John Deere 850J

Overview

The John Deere 850J is a mid-size crawler bulldozer in the 16–20-tonne class, produced since 2005. It is powered by a John Deere PowerTech Plus 6090H engine delivering 175 hp and pushes a 3.9 m³ straight blade as standard. The 850J is available in LT (long track), WT (wide track), and LGP variants. JDLink telematics is available for remote monitoring.

Typical applications

Where this machine is used

European agricultural contractors, land improvement companies, and smaller civil engineering firms use the 850J. In the Netherlands, the LGP variant is used for land consolidation schemes (ruilverkaveling) on soft agricultural soils where compaction damage must be avoided. Belgian and German contractors use it for earthworks on smaller industrial and residential developments. Fuel efficiency is a frequently cited purchasing factor.

Used-market inspection

What to check before buying

Check the cooling system. A blocked radiator or failed thermostat can cause overheating that leads to cylinder head damage. Inspect blade push-arm and tilt linkage pins and bushings for wear. High-hour machines can develop play that reduces blade precision. Review JDLink data via John Deere dealer portals for fault codes and load history before purchase. Check final drive oil for metal contamination.

Current market

Price position

The 850J competes with the Komatsu D61PX and Caterpillar D6N in the 15–20-tonne segment. John Deere's European dealer network is well established in agricultural regions. Used values are generally slightly below Komatsu and Cat equivalents. Demand from Dutch and German agricultural operators is steady, particularly for LGP-equipped machines.

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