Models 550K, 650K, and 700K have been added to the John Deere K Series crawler dozers and updated with Tier 4-Final engines: A 92-horsepower PowerTech 4.5L in the 550K, 104-horsepower PowerTech 4.5L in the John Deere 650K dozer, and a 130-horsepower PowerTech 6.8L in the 700K. DPF cleaning occurs automatically, and the machine requires DEF. EcoMode optimizes fuel economy and can save up to 20 percent in fuel, according to Deere. A push button throttle replaces the rotary dial to control rpm. Hydrostatic transmissions have updated electronic control systems, and motors were upgraded from a two-speed design to variable displacement. A blade shake feature causes the blade to shake in a “quick, repeated motion” to clear material from the blade.
John Deere Dozer Specifications
John Deere 550K dozer
- Engine power: 92 horsepower
- Operating weight: 19,640 - 20,622 pounds
- Track on ground: 92 inches
- Blade width range: 105 - 115 inches
John Deere 650K dozer
- Engine power: 104 horsepower
- Operating weight: 19,946 - 20,974 pounds
- Track on ground: 92 inches
- Blade width range: 105 - 115 inches
John Deere 700K dozer
- Engine power: 130 horsepower
- Operating weight: 30,275 - 31,290 pounds
- Track on ground: 102 inches
- Blade width range: 120 - 144 inches
