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Caterpillar D3 vs John Deere 650 P-Tier
Published specs and dimensions of two dozers side by side. Every value comes from the manufacturer document cited on each model page; ≈ marks a unit conversion.
Key differences
The Caterpillar D3 is 525 lb (238 kg) lighter, 5 in (115 mm) wider, 5 in (130 mm) lower and 3 in (87 mm) longer than the John Deere 650 P-Tier.
- Net power: 77.6 kW / 104 hp (Caterpillar D3) vs 78 kW / 105 hp (John Deere 650 P-Tier); John Deere 650 P-Tier is higher.
- Track gauge / tread: 1,600 mm / 5 ft 3 in (Caterpillar D3) vs 1,550 mm / 5 ft 1 in (John Deere 650 P-Tier); Caterpillar D3 is higher.
- Track length on ground: 2,310 mm / 7 ft 7 in (Caterpillar D3) vs 2,349 mm / 7 ft 8 in (John Deere 650 P-Tier); John Deere 650 P-Tier is higher.
- Shoe / track width: 510 mm / 20.1 in (Caterpillar D3) vs 457 mm / 18 in (John Deere 650 P-Tier); Caterpillar D3 is higher.
- Ground clearance: 332 mm / 13.1 in (Caterpillar D3) vs 345 mm / 13.6 in (John Deere 650 P-Tier); John Deere 650 P-Tier is higher.
- Ground pressure: 38.9 kPa / 5.64 psi (Caterpillar D3) vs 44.1 kPa / 6.4 psi (John Deere 650 P-Tier); John Deere 650 P-Tier is higher.
Computed from the published figures for each model's stated configuration (listed below the table). Options such as boom, bucket, tracks or tires change these numbers.
Caterpillar D3 specs John Deere 650 P-Tier specs Open in interactive compare Trailer fit: Caterpillar D3 Trailer fit: John Deere 650 P-Tier
Side-by-side specs
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| Spec | Caterpillar D3 | John Deere 650 P-Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Weights | ||
| Operating weight | 9,362 kg | 9,600 kg |
| Shipping / tractor weight | Not published | Not published |
| Dimensions | ||
| Overall length | 4,337 mm | 4,250 mm |
| Overall width | 2,782 mm | 2,667 mm |
| Overall height | 2,769 mm | 2,899 mm |
| Track gauge / tread | 1,600 mm | 1,550 mm |
| Track length on ground | 2,310 mm | 2,349 mm |
| Shoe / track width | 510 mm | 457 mm |
| Ground clearance | 332 mm | 345 mm |
| Undercarriage / tires | ||
| Undercarriage type | Crawler, Heavy Duty (HD) undercarriage | Crawler (steel tracks) |
| Track rollers / shoes per side | 7 | 7 |
| Ground pressure | ||
| Ground pressure | 38.9 kPa | 44.1 kPa |
| Engine | ||
| Engine model | Cat C3.6 | John Deere PowerTech PWS 4045 |
| Net power | 77.6 kW | 78 kW |
| Gross power | 82 kW | Not published |
| Displacement | 3.6 L | 4.5 L |
| Rated speed | Not captured | 1,900 rpm |
| Hydraulics | ||
| Pump / aux flow | 65 L/min | 71.5 L/min |
| System / relief pressure | ≈ 20.6 MPa | ≈ 20.7 MPa |
| Performance | ||
| Blade capacity | 2.19 m³ | 2.2 m³ |
| Blade / moldboard width | 2,782 mm | 2,667 mm |
| Max travel speed | 9 km/h | 8 km/h |
Configurations.
Caterpillar D3: Standard track (not LGP), 510 mm shoes, HD undercarriage, 2782 mm standard VPAT blade, EROPS cab, no ripper; Tier 4 Final/Stage V.
John Deere 650 P-Tier: XLT, standard 6-way (PAT) straight blade 2667 mm, 457 mm grousers, ROPS; EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V engine (PWS 4045).