ALL ABOUT JOHN DEERE DOZERS
Whether you're excavating dirt, leveling land, or backfilling a trench, you won't be wondering "do I need a dozer?" It will be "what kind?" Your John Deere team is here with the facts and specs to help you choose the construction machine for the job.
As a class, bull dozers are some of the most powerful types of earthmoving equipment available. They're used for all kinds of construction projects and set the standard for clearing sites and moving dirt and debris. Some of the more common applications include the following:
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- Roadbuilding
- Quarry or mining
- Land clearing
- Site development
- General earthmoving
- Waste handling
John Deere Crawler Dozers
When customers sound off, we listen. John Deere has been introducing productivity-boosting advantages on our crawler dozers for decades. We make it our business to know your business. Available in 9 different models with operating weights from 17,816 - 94,580 lbs.
Small Dozers (Models: 450P-Tier, 550P-Tier, 650P-Tier)
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- Refined cab comfort with updated joysticks and optional heated seats.
- Factory-integrated grade-management technologies including standard EZ Grade, optional Slope Control and optional 3D SmartGrade™.
Mid-size Dozers (Models: 700 P-Tier, 750 P-Tier, 850 P-Tier, 850 X-Tier E-Drive)
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- Increased horsepower, comfort, and reliability
- Most horsepower in the class
- Factory-integrated grade-management technologies including standard EZ Grade and optional SmartGrade™ Ready including 2D Grade Control, SmartGrade with Topcon, and SmartGrade with Leica
Large Dozers (Models: 950 P-Tier, 1050 P-Tier)
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- Largest dozer on the market to be equipped with a six-way power-angle-tilt (PAT) blade
- Purpose-built packages for waste industry
- Factory-integrated grade-management technologies including standard EZ Grade and optional SmartGrade™ Ready including 2D GradeControl, SmartGrade with Topcon, and SmartGrade with Leica
John Deere Waste Handler Dozers and Loaders
Durably constructed and packed with customer-inspired features, John Deere waste handlers are built for tough environments. They're engineered to move solid waste and tackle tough tasks at landfills, recycling facilities, scrap yards and transfer stations.
Waste Handler Crawler Dozers (Models: 950 P-Tier, 1050 P-Tier)
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- Multiple blade configurations: U, semi-U, straight, power-angle-tilt (PAT)
- Add rear attachments or a storage compartment
- Cooling packages to prevent plugging and overheating
Waste Handler Crawler Loaders (Models: 655K, 755K)
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- Choose a multi- or general-purpose construction bucket to boost capacity
- Swing-out and tilt-out components for low-effort debris removal
- Heavy-duty undercarriage is sealed, lubricated, and built to last
Waste Handler Loaders (Models: 624 P-Tier, 644 P-Tier, 644 X-Tier, 724 P-Tier, 744 P-Tier, 744 X-Tier)
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- Critical cooling system components are isolated from engine heat in an easy-to-clean package.
- Specialty guards resist material collection and build up
- Innovative E-Drive transmission maximizes pushing power and fuel efficiency
Blade Basics
Here's a look at some of the most common types of dozer blades and their applications.
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- S-Blade - short, with no side wings; best for backfilling and grading
- U-Blade - curved with large wings; best for pushing materials across long distances
- Semi-U Blade - narrower with smaller wings; best for pushing sand and soil
- Angle Blade - two-way with angled motion; best for soft-to-medium density tasks like soil, gravel, and snow
- Power-Angle-Tilt (PAT) - versatile, can angle, tilt and lift; best for clearing, backfilling, scraping, and grading
Why choose John Deere?
Sure, there are plenty of dozer options out there. But it's hard to match John Deere's combination of quality, innovation, support and construction machine operator training. Here are just a few features that put John Deere in a class of its own.
Unparalleled features
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- Precision Construction Technology
- Cab comfort
- Powerful and responsive
- High-beam lights
- Excellent cab visibility
- Quality construction
- Power turns
- Counter-rotating tracks
- Power management
- Variable travel speeds
Ready to add John Deere dozers to your fleet? Contact your local John Deere dealer for details today.
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* As of June 1, 2018, applies to purchases of new John Deere skid steers, compact track loaders, compact excavators, and compact wheel loaders from John Deere or authorized John Deere dealers. Warranty expires two years after the delivery receipt date or after 2,000 machine hours, whichever occurs first. Offer valid at participating dealers only. Some restrictions may apply. See your dealer for complete details.
Features and specifications are based on published information at the time of publication. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.