Caterpillar® Product Information

Competitive Bulletin
May 2002

Cat® D3G, D4G, D5G vs.

Deere 450H, 550H, 650H

For Dealer Sales Personnel ®

Table of Contents

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Ease of Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Controllability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Productivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Versatility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Owning and Operating Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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 Overview

When comparing the Cat D3G, D4G and D5G to

Deere’s 450H, 550H and 650H, focus was placed
on the following key areas:

• Ease of Operation

• Controllability

• Productivity

• Versatility

• Owning and Operating Costs

Overview. The purpose of this bulletin is to

provide information about the new features
of the Caterpillar G-Series small track-type
tractors and how to use these to sell against
the John Deere H-Series.

John Deere is the primary competitor for the

Caterpillar G-Series tractors. Deere offers three
track-type tractor models in the under 75 kW
(100 hp) size class: the 450H (52 kw/70 hp),
550H (60 kW/80 hp) and 650H (67 kW/90 hp).
All three models are offered with a hydrostatic
power train only. The 450H is offered in STD
(five rollers), LT (six rollers) or LGP (six rollers).
The 550H is offered in LT (six rollers) or LGP
(six rollers). The 650H is offered in LT (six rollers)
or LGP (six rollers). When evaluating Deere’s
new H series, it is important to realize that Deere’s
primary objective with these new models was
cost reduction. The main changes on the H series
are the new hydrostatic power train, new cab
design and weight reduction. The 550H LGP and
the 450H LGP are offered with 63 kW (85 hp)
and 56 kW (75 hp) respectively.

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Ease of Operation

Ease of Operation. The Caterpillar G-Series track-type tractors are designed for easy operation and
outstanding productivity.

Caterpillar - Climate Control. Deere - Climate Control.

• Seven adjustable air vents in dash • Under seat heater and vents blow air across
feet only
• Vents blow air directly on operator for
increased operator comfort • Heater fan motor units can be contaminated
during washing
• ROPS canopy heater; fan can be used
to circulate air in summer conditions

• Air conditioner standard on cab machines

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 Ease of Operation

Caterpillar - Visibility. Deere - Visibility.

• 10% more glass area than Deere for improved
visibility
• Excellent line of sight to blade
• Good visibility
• Good line of sight to blade
• Door latch restricts peripheral view

• 10% less glass area than Caterpillar

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Ease of Operation
Caterpillar - Operator Compartment.
• Vertical and fore/aft armrest adjustment on seat;
requires no tools for adjustment
• Caterpillar Comfort seat includes lumbar
support and other adjustments to fit any
operator
• Large, dash-mounted footrests for excellent
stability during downhill dozing
• Adjustable steel floor footrests for operator
comfort and support
• Conveniently placed cupholder and tie down
for lunch box
• Steel vandalism guard to protect the dash
and instruments from damage (canopy
machines only)
• Guards for transmission and dozer control
also serve as convenient grab handles
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Deere - Operator Compartment.
• Vertical armrest adjustment only on seat;
requires tools for adjustments
• Suspension seat offers less adjustment and
support than Caterpillar Comfort seat
• Smaller, dash-mounted footrest—covers only
half of the foot
• Less durable, plastic floor-mounted footrests
• Cupholder and tie down for lunch box not as
conveniently located
• Plastic vandalism guard has reduced strength as
compared to Caterpillar steel vandalism guard
• Knee cushions, cup holder, lunch box and large
rear view mirror are all optional
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 Controllability

Controllability. The outstanding control of the D3G, D4G and D5G results in superior productivity.

Caterpillar - Controls. Deere - Controls.

• The new joystick has three simple detented • Detented F-N-R joystick lever with similar
positions for travel: forward, neutral and reverse functions as Caterpillar joystick

• Two standard equipment joystick mounted • Counterrotation

buttons are used to infinitely increase and
decrease max speed setting • Powerturn

• Counterrotation • Joystick with max speed adjustment button

(as pictured above) is optional
• Powerturn
• Adjustable reverse speed selector can allow for
• Joystick with max speed adjustment button increase reverse direction undercarriage wear
is standard

• Smoother modulation

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Productivity

Productivity. The G-Series outperforms the competition for better results on the job site.

Caterpillar - Blade. Deere - Blade.

• More useable blade capacity
• Adjustable blade pitch optimizes performance
in different ground conditions
• Four cell box section design for stronger and
more durable dozer blade
• Deeper moldboard for increased rolling action
and greater productivity
• Spill plate for load retention (notice paint
on spill plate)
• Spill plate is accounted for in calculation for
blade capacity but in most job applications it
does not provide useable blade capacity
• Non-adjustable blade pitch link; requires
purchase of additional size links in order
to adjust blade pitch

• Four piece cutting edge provides easier • Three cell box section design not as strong and
serviceability durable as four cell Caterpillar blade design

• Three piece cutting edge more difficult

to service

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 Productivity

Caterpillar - Engine. Deere - Engine.

• Inherently balanced, six cylinder Caterpillar
3046 diesel engine provides low vibration,
superior performance and exceptional
responsiveness
• Designed specifically for small to medium
sized earthmoving machines
• 25% torque rise at 1400 RPM provides
increased lugging force during heavy loads
• Four cylinder 4045 diesel engine has 9% lower
displacement to horsepower ratio
• Lacks luggability and smoothness of a
six-cylinder engine
• The 4045 is a wet-sleeved engine that has
less internal cylinder wall strength than the
Cat 3046 engine

• Turbocharged 3046T engine (D5G) is designed

for improved response and performance at
lower engine speeds. The turbocharger also
reduces fuel consumption and sound levels.

• Spin-on oil and fuel filters are vertically

mounted and easily accessible for faster
maintenance

• In-cylinder glow plugs deliver dependable starts

when operating in cold temperatures. A built in
temperature switch ensures lasting reliability.

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Versatility

Versatility. A new hydrostatic winch, parallelogram ripper and Product Link make the G-Series
tractors even more productive on the job site.

Caterpillar - Winch. Deere - Winch.

• 18 144 kg (40,000 lb) line pull hydrostatic • Mechanical drive winch with option of standard
winch with infinitely variable speed control or slow speed

• Increased throat clearance of 171 mm (6.75 in) • Less line pull than Caterpillar hydrostatic winch

• 254 mm (10 in) drum • 159 mm (6.25 in) throat clearance

• Smooth modulation with less operator effort • 204 mm (8 in) drum

• Four functions: power-in, power-out, break-off • More effort required to control functions
and free spool are standard equipment
• Power-out is an option
• No clutch that needs maintenance

• Drawbar is standard equipment

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 Versatility

Caterpillar - Additional Attachments. Deere - Additional Attachments.

• Parallelogram ripper with angled shanks for
better ground penetration
• 360 degree forestry guarding package available
from factory
• Parallelogram ripper has straight shanks
that deliver less ground penetration than
the Caterpillar ripper

• Product Link option allows the customer or

dealer to obtain machine diagnostics and
location from their office, eliminating trips
and phone calls

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Owning and Operating Costs

Owning and Operating Costs. The G-Series tractors deliver low owning and operating costs.

Caterpillar - Undercarriage. Deere - Undercarriage.

• Designed and manufactured by Caterpillar • Designed and manufactured by Berco

• Standard segmented sprocket makes • No segmented sprocket available; entire

maintenance easy and lowers replacement cost sprocket hub must be replaced (75% higher
cost than Caterpillar segmented sprockets)
• Planetary drives provide longer service life
• Triple reduction spur gear final drive results
• Full length track roller frame guarding in shorter component life

• Seven bottom rollers on D4G and D5G for • No full length guarding available; could result in
better stability and grading ability increased contamination and shorter service life

• Strutted link assembly on all three models for • Six bottom rollers
increased durability and longer service life
• Non-strutted links on the 450H make the link
• Caterpillar-exclusive Rotating Bushing Track assembly weaker, therefore decreasing the seal
(RBT) option for the D5G eliminates the assembly life
need to turn pins and bushings, resulting in
greatly reduced owning and operating costs. • No rotating bushing track option available
RBT increases uptime by eliminating the
downtime for turning pins and bushings.
This same RBT is used on the larger, heavier
Caterpillar D5M track-type tractor.

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Caterpillar - Hose Routing/C-Frame.
• Protected blade hose routing on the C-frame
for increased service life and safety
• Adjustable pitch link provides a solid and
adjustable link between the blade and the
top of the tilt tower on the C-frame
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Owning and Operating Costs
Deere - Hose Routing/C-Frame.
• Steel wire bundled together with hydraulic
hoses can cause wear and tear problems during
operation
• A non-adjustable fixed pitch link needs to be
replaced each time the operator changes/adjusts
the pitch on the blade
• Loose hanging hoses can get pinched between
pitch link and radiator guard when raising blade
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Owning and Operating Costs

Caterpillar - Serviceability. Deere - Serviceability.

• Maintenance-free turbine precleaner can extend • No precleaner, just a cover for protection
air filter service intervals up to 20% against rain

• Maintenance-free batteries • Low maintenance batteries

• Easy access to daily service points • Aluminum hydraulic oil cooler and radiator
could shorten service life especially in
• Steel radiator and oil cooler for longer life sandblasting environments

• A convenient handle on engine cover makes • No handle on engine cover makes it difficult to
it easier to service engine remove/install side covers when servicing engine

• Easy access to engine daily service points from

hinged door on top of hood

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 Notes

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Technical Specifications

Engine Cat D3G Deere 450H

Model 3046 4045D

Power - Gross kW (hp) 57 (77) 54.5 (73)
Power - Net kW (hp) 52 (70) 52 (70)
Displacement cm3 (in3) 4996 (305) 4523 (276)
Bore mm (in) 94 (3.7) –
Stroke mm (in) 120 (4.7) –

Transmission Cat D3G Deere 450H

Drive Pumps 2 2
Track motors 2 2
Relief valve settings kPa (psi) 44 000 (6,380) 41 713 (6,050)
Maximum travel speed - forward kph (mph) 9 (5.6)* 8 (5)
Maximum travel speed - reverse kph (mph) 9.6 (6) 8 (5)
* 6.0 mph (9.6 kph) forward maximum speed is available. Contact dealer services department for information.

Weights Cat D3G Deere 450H

Operating Weight - XL kg (lb) 7345 (16,193) 7045 (15,500)

Operating Weight - LGP kg (lb) 7768 (17,126) 7500 (16,500)

Service Refill Capacities Cat D3G Deere 450H

Fuel tank L (gal) 165 (43.6) 136 (36)

Crankcase and filter L (gal) 13 (3.4) –
Final drives, XL (each side) L (gal) 13.8 (3.6) 6.6 (1.74)
Final drives, LGP (each side) L (gal) 20.5 (5.4) 6.6 (1.74)
Cooling system L (gal) 21 (5.5) 16 (4.2)
Transmission/hydraulic tank L(gal) 46.5 (12) Trans.: 42.7 (11.3)
Hydr.: 32.2 (8.5)

Hydraulic Controls Cat D3G Deere 450H

Pump Output L/min (gal/min) 66.7 (17.6) 56.8 (15)

Relief valve setting kPa (psi) 20 000 (2,990) 20 685 (3,000)

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 Technical Specifications

Undercarriage Cat D3G Deere 450H

Number of rollers (each side) 6 6

Number of shoes (each side) 39 40
Shoe width - XL mm (in) 406 (16) 406 (16)
Shoe width - LGP mm (in) 635 (25) 610 (24)
Length of track on ground - XL mm (in) 2055 (81) 2184 (86)
Length of track on ground - LGP mm (in) 2055 (81) 2184 (86)
Track gauge - XL mm (in) 1448 (57) 1450 (57)
Track gauge - LGP mm (in) 1676 (66) 1650 (65)
Ground contact area - XL cm2 (in2) 16 687 (2,586) 17 755 (2,752)
Ground contact area - LGP cm2 (in2) 26 099 (4,045) 26 632 (4,128)
Ground pressure - XL kPa (psi) 43 (6.23) 38.6 (5.6)
Ground pressure - LGP kPa (psi) 29 (4.21) 27.6 (4)

Ripper Cat D3G Deere 450H

Type Parallelogram Parallelogram

Number of Shanks 3 3
Maximum digging depth mm (in) 337.5 (13.3) 355.6 (14)
Maximum reach at ground line mm (in) 738.5 (29.1) –
Maximum ground clearance under tip mm (in) 412.2 (16.2) 635 (25)
Overall width mm (in) 1710 (67.3) 1524 (60)
Weight kg (lb) 563 (1,241) 542 (1,195)

Winch Cat D3G Deere 450H

Weight kg (lb) 610 (1,345) 653 (1,437)

Winch Drive Hydrostatic Direct drive (shaft)
Control Pilot hydraulic Cable/hydraulic
Speed Variable Choice of 2 ratios
(standard/low)
Winch length mm (in) 705 (27.76) 752 (29.6)
Overall width mm (in) 741 (29.2) –
Drum diameter mm (in) 254 (10) 203 (8)
Drum width mm (in) 274 (10.8) 266.7 (10.5)
Throat clearance mm (in) 171.5 (6.75) 158.8 (6.25)
Rope diameter - recommended mm (in) 16 (0.63) 16 (0.63)
Rope diameter - optional mm (in) 19 (0.75) 19 (0.75)
Drum capacity - recommended cable m (ft) 113 (371) 77.4 (254)
Drum capacity - optional cable m (ft) 78 (257) 54.6 (179)
Maximum line pull - bare drum kg (lb) 18 144 (40,000) 15 876 (35,000)
Maximum line pull - full drum kg (lb) 11 340 (25,000) 9072 (20,000)
Maximum line speed - bare drum m/min (ft/min) 43 (140) 108 (33)
Maximum line speed - full drum m/min (ft/min) 67 (220) 182 (55)

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Technical Specifications

Standards Cat D3G Deere 450H

ROPS SAE J397/SAE J1040/ –

ISO 3471-94/ISO 3164-95
FOPS SAE J231-Jan81, –
ISO 3449:1992 Level II

Blade Cat D3G Deere 450H

Blade width - XL mm (in) 2461 (96.9) 2464 (97)

Blade width - Intermediate mm (in) 2921 (115) 2921 (115)
Blade width - LGP mm (in) 3146 (123.9) 3150 (124)
Blade height - XL mm (in) 936 (36.8) 826 (32.5)
Blade height - Intermediate mm (in) 843 (33.2) 826 (32.5)
Blade height - LGP mm (in) 843 (33.2) 767 (30.2)
Blade capacity - XL m3 (yd3) 1.44 (1.88) 1.5 (2)
Blade capacity - Intermediate m3 (yd3) 1.42 (1.86) 1.75 (2.29)
Blade capacity - LGP m3 (yd3) 1.53 (2) 1.64 (2.15)
Digging depth - XL mm (in) 554 (21.8) 528 (20.8)
Digging depth - Intermediate mm (in) 527 (20.7) 528 (20.8)
Digging depth - LGP mm (in) 527 (20.7) 528 (20.8)

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 Technical Specifications

Engine Cat D4G Deere 550H

Model 3046 4045T

Power - Gross kW (hp) 65 (87) –
Power - Net kW (hp) 60 (80) 60 (80)
Displacement cm3 (in3) 4996 (305) 4523 (276)
Bore mm (in) 94 (3.7) –
Stroke mm (in) 120 (4.7) –

Transmission Cat D4G Deere 550H

Drive Pumps 2 2
Track motors 2 2
Relief valve settings kPa (psi) 44 000 (6,380) 45 161 (6,550)
Maximum travel speed - forward kph (mph) 9 (5.6)* 8 (5)
Maximum travel speed - reverse kph (mph) 9.6 (6) 8 (5)
* 6.0 mph (9.6 kph) forward maximum speed is available. Contact dealer services department for information.

Weights Cat D4G Deere 550H

Operating Weight - XL kg (lb) 7800 (17,196) 7636 (16,800)

Operating Weight - LGP kg (lb) 8143 (17,952) 7437 (17,500)

Service Refill Capacities Cat D4G Deere 550H

Fuel tank L (gal) 187 (48.6) 178 (47)

Crankcase and filter L (gal) 13 (3.4) –
Final drives, XL (each side) L (gal) 14.7 (3.9) 6.6 (1.74)
Final drives, LGP (each side) L (gal) 21.5 (5.7) 6.6 (1.74)
Cooling system L (gal) 21 (5.5) 16 (4.2)
Transmission/hydraulic tank L(gal) 46.5 (12) Trans.: 42.7 (11.3)
Hydr.: 32.2 (8.5)

Hydraulic Controls Cat D4G Deere 550H

Pump Output L/min (gal/min) 66.7 (17.6) 56.8 (15)

Relief valve setting kPa (psi) 20 000 (2,990) 20 685 (3,000)

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Technical Specifications

Undercarriage Cat D4G Deere 550H

Number of rollers (each side) 7 6

Number of shoes (each side) 41 40
Shoe width - XL mm (in) 460 (18) 460 (18)
Shoe width - LGP mm (in) 635 (25) 610 (24)
Length of track on ground - XL mm (in) 2211 (87) 2184 (86)
Length of track on ground - LGP mm (in) 2211 (87) 2184 (86)
Track gauge - XL mm (in) 1499 (59) 1550 (61)
Track gauge - LGP mm (in) 1676 (66) 1753 (69)
Ground contact area - XL cm2 (in2) 20 341 (3,153) 19 974 (3,096)
Ground contact area - LGP cm2 (in2) 28 080 (4,352) 26 632 (4,128)
Ground pressure - XL kPa (psi) 37.7 (5.47) 37.2 (5.4)
Ground pressure - LGP kPa (psi) 28.3 (4.11) 29 (4.2)

Ripper Cat D4G Deere 550H

Type Parallelogram Parallelogram

Number of Shanks 3 3
Maximum digging depth mm (in) 337.5 (13.3) 533.4 (21)
Maximum reach at ground line mm (in) 627 (25) –
Maximum ground clearance under tip mm (in) 412.2 (16.2) 431.8 (17)
Overall width mm (in) 1710 (67.3) 1828.8 (72)
Weight kg (lb) 563 (1,241) 730 (1,610)

Winch Cat D4G Deere 550H

Weight kg (lb) 610 (1,345) 653 (1,437)

Winch Drive Hydrostatic Direct drive (shaft)
Control Pilot hydraulic Cable/hydraulic
Speed Variable Choice of 2 ratios
(standard/low)
Winch length mm (in) 705 (27.76) 752 (29.6)
Overall width mm (in) 741 (29.2) –
Drum diameter mm (in) 254 (10) 203 (8)
Drum width mm (in) 274 (10.8) 266.7 (10.5)
Throat clearance mm (in) 171.5 (6.75) 158.8 (6.25)
Rope diameter - recommended mm (in) 16 (0.63) 16 (0.63)
Rope diameter - optional mm (in) 19 (0.75) 19 (0.75)
Drum capacity - recommended cable m (ft) 113 (371) 77.4 (254)
Drum capacity - optional cable m (ft) 78 (257) 54.6 (179)
Maximum line pull - bare drum kg (lb) 18 144 (40,000) 15 876 (35,000)
Maximum line pull - full drum kg (lb) 11 340 (25,000) 9072 (20,000)
Maximum line speed - bare drum m/min (ft/min) 43 (140) 33 (108)
Maximum line speed - full drum m/min (ft/min) 67 (220) 55 (182)

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 Technical Specifications

Standards Cat D4G Deere 550H

ROPS SAE J397/SAE J1040/ –

ISO 3164-95/ISO 3471-94
FOPS SAE J231-Jan81, –
ISO 3449:1992 Level II

Blade Cat D4G Deere 550H

Blade width - XL mm (in) 2671 (105.2) 2667 (105)

Blade width - Intermediate mm (in) 2921 (115) 2921 (115)
Blade width - LGP mm (in) 3146 (123.9) 3073 (121)
Blade height - XL mm (in) 1028 (40.5) 826 (32.5)
Blade height - Intermediate mm (in) 922 (36.3) 826 (32.5)
Blade height - LGP mm (in) 922 (36.3) 826 (32.5)
Blade capacity - XL m3 (yd3) 1.92 (2.51) 1.6 (2.1)
Blade capacity - Intermediate m3 (yd3) 1.69 (2.21) 1.75 (2.29)
Blade capacity - LGP m3 (yd3) 1.84 (2.41) 1.83 (2.4)
Digging depth - XL mm (in) 568 (22.4) 523 (20.6)
Digging depth - Intermediate mm (in) 521 (20.5) 523 (20.6)
Digging depth - LGP mm (in) 521 (20.5) 523 (20.6)

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Technical Specifications

Engine Cat D5G Deere 650H

Model 3046T 4045T

Power - Gross kW (hp) 74 (99) –
Power - Net kW (hp) 67 (90) 67 (90)
Displacement cm3 (in3) 4996 (305) 4.52 (276)
Bore mm (in) 94 (3.7) –
Stroke mm (in) 120 (4.7) –

Transmission Cat D5G Deere 650H

Drive Pumps 2 2
Track motors 2 2
Relief valve settings kPa (psi) 44 000 (6,380) 48 953 (7,100)
Maximum travel speed - forward kph (mph) 9 (5.6)* 8 (5)
Maximum travel speed - reverse kph (mph) 9.6 (6) 8 (5)
* 6.0 mph (9.6 kph) forward maximum speed is available. Contact dealer services department for information.

Weights Cat D5G Deere 650H

Operating Weight - XL kg (lb) 8904 (19,630) (18,500)

Operating Weight - LGP kg (lb) 9254 (20,402) (19,100)

Service Refill Capacities Cat D5G Deere 650H

Fuel tank L (gal) 187 (48.6) 178 (47)

Crankcase and filter L (gal) 13 (3.4) –
Final drives, XL (each side) L (gal) 14.7 (3.9) 6.6 (1.75)
Final drives, LGP (each side) L (gal) 21.5 (5.7) 6.6 (1.75)
Cooling system L (gal) 21 (5.5) 16 (4.25)
Transmission/hydraulic tank L(gal) 46.5 (12) Trans.: 42.7 (11.3)
Hydr.: 32.2 (8.5)

Hydraulic Controls Cat D5G Deere 650H

Pump Output L/min (gal/min) 66.7 (17.6) 56.8 (15)

Relief valve setting kPa (psi) 20 000 (2,990) 20 685 (3,000)

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 Technical Specifications

Undercarriage Cat D5G Deere 650H

Number of rollers (each side) 7 6

Number of shoes (each side) 39 38
Shoe width - XL mm (in) 510 (20) 457 (18)
Shoe width - LGP mm (in) 660 (26) 711 (28)
Length of track on ground - XL mm (in) 2317 (91) 2210 (87)
Length of track on ground - LGP mm (in) 2317 (91) 2210 (87)
Track gauge - XL mm (in) 1549 (61) 1550 (61)
Track gauge - LGP mm (in) 1727 (68) 1753 (69)
Ground contact area - XL cm2 (in2) 23 633 (3,663) 19 974 (3,096)
Ground contact area - LGP cm2 (in2) 30 584 (4,741) 31 432 (4,872)
Ground pressure - XL kPa (psi) 37 (5.36) 40.6 (5.9)
Ground pressure - LGP kPa (psi) 29.5 (4.28) 27 (3.9)

Ripper Cat D5G Deere 650H

Type Parallelogram Parallelogram

Number of Shanks 3 3
Maximum digging depth mm (in) 337.5 (13.3) 533.4 (21)
Maximum reach at ground line mm (in) 615 (24) –
Maximum ground clearance under tip mm (in) 412.2 (16.2) 431.8 (17)
Overall width mm (in) 1710 (67.3) 1828.8 (72)
Weight kg (lb) 563 (1,241) 730 (1,610)

Winch Cat D5G Deere 650H

Weight kg (lb) 610 (1,345) 653 (1,437)

Winch Drive Hydrostatic Direct drive (shaft)
Control Pilot hydraulic Cable/hydraulic
Speed Variable Choice of 2 ratios
(standard/low)
Winch length mm (in) 705 (27.76) 752 (29.6)
Overall width mm (in) 741 (29.2) –
Drum diameter mm (in) 254 (10) 203 (8)
Drum width mm (in) 274 (10.8) 266.7 (10.5)
Throat clearance mm (in) 171.5 (6.75) 158.8 (6.25)
Rope diameter - recommended mm (in) 16 (0.63) 16 (0.63)
Rope diameter - optional mm (in) 19 (0.75) 19 (0.75)
Drum capacity - recommended cable m (ft) 113 (371) 77.4 (254)
Drum capacity - optional cable m (ft) 78 (257) 54.6 (179)
Maximum line pull - bare drum kg (lb) 18 144 (40,000) 15 876 (35,000)
Maximum line pull - full drum kg (lb) 11 340 (25,000) 9072 (20,000)
Maximum line speed - bare drum m/min (ft/min) 43 (140) 33 (108)
Maximum line speed - full drum m/min (ft/min) 67 (220) 55 (182)

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Technical Specifications

Standards Cat D5G Deere 650H

ROPS SAE J397/SAE J1040/ –

ISO 3164-95/ISO 3471-94
FOPS SAE J231-Jan81, –
ISO 3449:1992 Level II

Blade Cat D5G Deere 650H

Blade width - XL mm (in) 2690 (105.9) 2667 (105)

Blade width - Intermediate mm (in) 2921 (115) 2921 (115)
Blade width - LGP mm (in) 3254 (128.1) 3251 (128)
Blade height - XL mm (in) 1101 (43.3) 933 (36.7)
Blade height - Intermediate mm (in) 1028 (40.5) 826 (32.5)
Blade height - LGP mm (in) 1028 (40.5) 826 (32.5)
Blade capacity - XL m3 (yd3) 2.19 (2.86) 2 (2.6)
Blade capacity - Intermediate m3 (yd3) 2.09 (2.73) 1.75 (2.29)
Blade capacity - LGP m3 (yd3) 2.34 (3.06) 1.93 (2.52)
Digging depth - XL mm (in) 630 (24.8) 500 (19.7)
Digging depth - Intermediate mm (in) 582 (22.9) 500 (19.7)
Digging depth - LGP mm (in) 582 (22.9) 500 (19.7)

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