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John Deere 850B to 850C WXLT specifications

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John Deere 850B to 850C WXLT: crawler dozers.

Selected configuration figures
Configuration	Documented field and quantity
850B	Gross Power 175 hp Operating Weight 37,915 lb
850B LT	Gross Power 175 hp Operating Weight 39,315 lb
850C LGP	Gross Power 192 hp Operating Weight 42,048 lb
850C LT	Gross Power 192 hp Operating Weight 42,418 lb
850C WT	Gross Power 192 hp Operating Weight 41,070 lb
850C WXLT	Gross Power 192 hp Operating Weight 44,369 lb

850B to 850C WXLT specification matrix — Listing labels reported by the source
Publisher name	Source guide	Listing-entry count	Labels named by the source
John Deere	850B to 850C WXLT	6	850B, 850B LT, 850C LGP, 850C LT, 850C WT, and 850C WXLT

Dimensions and weight
Specification	850B	850C LGP	850C WT	850C WXLT
Width Over Tracks	10.25 ft	13.06 ft	11.67 ft	13.17 ft

Specification	850B	850B LT	850C LGP	850C LT	850C WT	850C WXLT
Height To Top Of Cab	10.5 ft	10.5 ft	10.34 ft	10.34 ft	10.34 ft	10.34 ft
Length Of Track On Ground	7.92 ft	8.93 ft	10.09 ft	9 ft	9 ft	10.09 ft
Ground Clearance	1.37 ft	1.37 ft	1.59 ft	1.34 ft	1.34 ft	1.34 ft

Undercarriage
Specification	850B	850B LT	850C LGP	850C LT	850C WT	850C WXLT
Standard Shoe Size	24 in	24 in	38 in	24 in	30 in	30 in
Ground Pressure	8.31 psi	7.65 psi	4.6 psi	7.8 psi	6.3 psi	6.1 psi
Number Of Shoes Per Side	37	40	43	40	40	43
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	2	2	7	7	7	7
Ground Contact Area	4,560 in2	5,136 in2	9,196 in2	5,184 in2	6,480 in2	7,260 in2

Specification	850C LGP	850C LT	850C WT	850C WXLT
Track Pitch	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in

Engine
Specification	850B	850B LT	850C LGP	850C LT	850C WT	850C WXLT
Number Of Cylinders	6	6	6	6	6	6
Engine Model	6466A	6466A	6081A	6081A	6081A	6081A
Gross Power	175 hp	175 hp	192 hp	192 hp	192 hp	192 hp
Net Power	165 hp	165 hp	185 hp	185 hp	185 hp	185 hp
Power Measured @	1,800 rpm	1,800 rpm	1,800 rpm	1,800 rpm	1,800 rpm	1,800 rpm
Max Torque	578 lb-ft	578 lb-ft	601 lb-ft	601 lb-ft	601 lb-ft	601 lb-ft
Displacement	466 cu in	466 cu in	494 cu in	494 cu in	494 cu in	494 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,200 rpm	1,200 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,300 rpm
Aspiration	Turbocharger	Turbocharged	Altitude-compensating turbocharger; aftercooled	Altitude-compensating turbocharger; aftercooled	Altitude-compensating turbocharger; aftercooled	Altitude-compensating turbocharger, aftercooled

Operational
Specification	850B	850B LT	850C LGP	850C LT	850C WT	850C WXLT
Operating Weight	37,915 lb	39,315 lb	42,048 lb	42,418 lb	41,070 lb	44,369 lb
Fuel Capacity	82 gal	82 gal	92 gal	92 gal	92 gal	92 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	9 gal	9 gal	9 gal	9 gal	9 gal	9 gal
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity	35 gal	35 gal	21 gal	21 gal	21 gal	21 gal
Powertrain Fluid Capacity	8.6 gal	8.6 gal	27 gal	27 gal	27 gal	27 gal
Final Drives Fluid Capacity	3.5 gal	3.5 gal	3.3 gal	3.3 gal	3.3 gal	3.3 gal
Operating Voltage	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	40 amps	40 amps	45 amps	45 amps	45 amps	45 amps

Specification	850C LGP	850C LT	850C WT	850C WXLT
Engine Oil Capacity	8.6 gal	8.6 gal	8.6 gal	8.6 gal

Transmission and speeds
Specification	850B	850B LT	850C LGP	850C LT	850C WT	850C WXLT
Transmission Type	Automatic, dual-path, hydrostatic drive	Automatic, dual-path, hydrostatic drive	Automatic, dual-path, hydrostatic drive	Automatic, dual-path, hydrostatic drive	Automatic, dual-path, hydrostatic drive	Automatic, dual-path, hydrostatic drive
Max Speed - Forward	6.5 mph	6.5 mph	6.8 mph	6.8 mph	6.8 mph	6.8 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	6.5 mph	6.5 mph	6.8 mph	6.8 mph	6.8 mph	6.8 mph

Hydraulic System
Specification	850B	850B LT	850C LGP	850C LT	850C WT	850C WXLT
Pump Type	Vane	Vane	Gear	Gear	Gear	Gear
Relief Valve Pressure	2,250 psi	2,250 psi	2,250 psi	2,250 psi	2,250 psi	2,250 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	44 gpm	44 gpm	44 gpm	44 gpm	44 gpm	44 gpm

Standard Blade
Specification	850B	850B LT	850C LGP	850C LT	850C WT	850C WXLT
Blade height	42 in	42 in	43.8 in	56.5 in	56.5 in	48.3 in
Capacity	3.9 yd3	3.9 yd3	7.2 yd3	7.5 yd3	8.1 yd3	5.5 yd3
Blade Angle (Both Directions)	25 degrees	25 degrees	25 degrees	25 degrees	25 degrees	25 degrees
Cutting Depth	20.6 in	20.6 in	16.9 in	20.2 in	20.2 in	35.2 in

Specification	850B LT	850C LGP	850C LT	850C WT	850C WXLT
Blade width	10.6 ft	13.1 ft	0.5 ft	11.7 ft	13.2 ft

Variants — Source comparison annotation
Source guide	Differing-field count reported
850B to 850C WXLT	31

Ratios
Figure	850B	850B LT	850C LGP	850C LT	850C WT	850C WXLT
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight	4.4	4.2	4.4	4.4	4.5	4.2
Pump flow per engine horsepower	0.27 gpm	0.27 gpm	0.24 gpm	0.24 gpm	0.24 gpm	0.24 gpm
Fuel tank per engine horsepower	0.50 gal	0.50 gal	0.50 gal	0.50 gal	0.50 gal	0.50 gal

Reference directory classification
Equipment group	crawler dozer

850B to 850C WXLT: forum references — Forum-title search
Forum index	Equipment class queried	Names in the search	Matching titles
Heavy Equipment Forums	crawler dozer	John Deere and the 850B, 850C line that the 850B, 850B LT, 850C LGP, 850C LT belongs to (no title names the exact model)	192

Topics named by those titles
Title topic	Titles
transmission and drive	16
brakes and steering	6
electrical and sensors	4

Topic in the title	Threads	Share of matching threads
transmission and drive	16	8%
brakes and steering	6	3%
electrical and sensors	4	2%
fuel system	4	2%
hydraulics	4	2%

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Used market for the 850B to 850C WXLT — Dated first-page listing snapshot
Observation date	Listing source	Equipment search	Listings
2026-09-24	MachineryTrader	John Deere crawler dozer	5

Model	Listed	Model years	Lowest asking	Highest asking	Median asking	Median hours
850B	4	1989 to 1993	$27,900	$27,900	$27,900	2,009
850C WT	1	1998	$39,950	$39,950	$39,950	None shown

850B to 850C WXLT: recall reference — Dated CPSC search
Search date	Database	Names queried	Search result
2026-09-24	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission	John Deere together with the crawler dozer 850B, 850B LT, 850C LGP, 850C LT	No matching recall in this search

Sources for this page
Evidence class	Document, classification and recorded date
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 850B — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 850B LT — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 850C LGP — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 850C LT — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 850C WT — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 850C WXLT — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads	Forum threads: Heavy Equipment Forums thread index for John Deere 850B to 850C WXLT — Heavy Equipment Forums. Observed 2026-09-24.
Used-market listings	Used-market listings: MachineryTrader listings for John Deere 850B — MachineryTrader. Observed 2026-09-24.
Federal agency data	Federal agency data: Recall database search for John Deere — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Observed 2026-09-24.

John Deere 850B to 850C WXLT: Configuration records

850B

Specification	Source figure
Dimensions and weight
Width Over Tracks	10.25 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.5 ft
Ground Clearance	1.37 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Gross Power	175 hp
Net Power	165 hp
Power Measured @	1,800 rpm
Max Torque	578 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,200 rpm
Aspiration	Turbocharger
Operational
Fuel Capacity	82 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	9 gal
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity	35 gal
Powertrain Fluid Capacity	8.6 gal
Final Drives Fluid Capacity	3.5 gal
Operating Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	40 amps
Transmission and speeds
Max Speed - Forward	6.5 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	6.5 mph
Undercarriage
Standard Shoe Size	24 in
Ground Pressure	8.31 psi
Number Of Shoes Per Side	37
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	2
Standard Blade
Blade height	42 in
Capacity	3.9 yd3
Blade Angle (Both Directions)	25 degrees
Cutting Depth	20.6 in
Additional specifications
Length Of Track On Ground	7.92 ft
Ground Contact Area	4,560 in2
Engine Model	6466A
Displacement	466 cu in
Operating Weight	37,915 lb
Transmission Type	Automatic, dual-path, hydrostatic drive
Pump Type	Vane
Relief Valve Pressure	2,250 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	44 gpm

Source

850B LT

Specification	Source figure
Dimensions and weight
Height To Top Of Cab	10.5 ft
Ground Clearance	1.37 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Gross Power	175 hp
Net Power	165 hp
Power Measured @	1,800 rpm
Max Torque	578 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,200 rpm
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Operational
Fuel Capacity	82 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	9 gal
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity	35 gal
Powertrain Fluid Capacity	8.6 gal
Final Drives Fluid Capacity	3.5 gal
Operating Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	40 amps
Transmission and speeds
Max Speed - Forward	6.5 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	6.5 mph
Undercarriage
Standard Shoe Size	24 in
Ground Pressure	7.65 psi
Number Of Shoes Per Side	40
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	2
Standard Blade
Blade height	42 in
Capacity	3.9 yd3
Blade Angle (Both Directions)	25 degrees
Cutting Depth	20.6 in
Additional specifications
Length Of Track On Ground	8.93 ft
Ground Contact Area	5,136 in2
Engine Model	6466A
Displacement	466 cu in
Operating Weight	39,315 lb
Transmission Type	Automatic, dual-path, hydrostatic drive
Pump Type	Vane
Relief Valve Pressure	2,250 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	44 gpm
Blade width	10.6 ft

Source

850C LGP

Specification	Source figure
Dimensions and weight
Width Over Tracks	13.06 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.34 ft
Ground Clearance	1.59 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Gross Power	192 hp
Net Power	185 hp
Power Measured @	1,800 rpm
Max Torque	601 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,300 rpm
Aspiration	Altitude-compensating turbocharger; aftercooled
Operational
Fuel Capacity	92 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	9 gal
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity	21 gal
Powertrain Fluid Capacity	27 gal
Final Drives Fluid Capacity	3.3 gal
Operating Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	45 amps
Engine Oil Capacity	8.6 gal
Transmission and speeds
Max Speed - Forward	6.8 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	6.8 mph
Undercarriage
Standard Shoe Size	38 in
Ground Pressure	4.6 psi
Number Of Shoes Per Side	43
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	7
Track Pitch	8 in
Standard Blade
Blade height	43.8 in
Capacity	7.2 yd3
Blade Angle (Both Directions)	25 degrees
Cutting Depth	16.9 in
Additional specifications
Length Of Track On Ground	10.09 ft
Ground Contact Area	9,196 in2
Engine Model	6081A
Displacement	494 cu in
Operating Weight	42,048 lb
Transmission Type	Automatic, dual-path, hydrostatic drive
Pump Type	Gear
Relief Valve Pressure	2,250 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	44 gpm
Blade width	13.1 ft

Source

850C LT

Specification	Source figure
Dimensions and weight
Height To Top Of Cab	10.34 ft
Ground Clearance	1.34 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Gross Power	192 hp
Net Power	185 hp
Power Measured @	1,800 rpm
Max Torque	601 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,300 rpm
Aspiration	Altitude-compensating turbocharger; aftercooled
Operational
Fuel Capacity	92 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	9 gal
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity	21 gal
Powertrain Fluid Capacity	27 gal
Final Drives Fluid Capacity	3.3 gal
Operating Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	45 amps
Engine Oil Capacity	8.6 gal
Transmission and speeds
Max Speed - Forward	6.8 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	6.8 mph
Undercarriage
Standard Shoe Size	24 in
Ground Pressure	7.8 psi
Number Of Shoes Per Side	40
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	7
Track Pitch	8 in
Standard Blade
Blade height	56.5 in
Capacity	7.5 yd3
Blade Angle (Both Directions)	25 degrees
Cutting Depth	20.2 in
Additional specifications
Length Of Track On Ground	9 ft
Ground Contact Area	5,184 in2
Engine Model	6081A
Displacement	494 cu in
Operating Weight	42,418 lb
Transmission Type	Automatic, dual-path, hydrostatic drive
Pump Type	Gear
Relief Valve Pressure	2,250 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	44 gpm
Blade width	0.5 ft

Source

850C WT

Specification	Source figure
Dimensions and weight
Width Over Tracks	11.67 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.34 ft
Ground Clearance	1.34 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Gross Power	192 hp
Net Power	185 hp
Power Measured @	1,800 rpm
Max Torque	601 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,300 rpm
Aspiration	Altitude-compensating turbocharger; aftercooled
Operational
Fuel Capacity	92 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	9 gal
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity	21 gal
Powertrain Fluid Capacity	27 gal
Final Drives Fluid Capacity	3.3 gal
Operating Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	45 amps
Engine Oil Capacity	8.6 gal
Transmission and speeds
Max Speed - Forward	6.8 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	6.8 mph
Undercarriage
Standard Shoe Size	30 in
Ground Pressure	6.3 psi
Number Of Shoes Per Side	40
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	7
Track Pitch	8 in
Standard Blade
Blade height	56.5 in
Capacity	8.1 yd3
Blade Angle (Both Directions)	25 degrees
Cutting Depth	20.2 in
Additional specifications
Length Of Track On Ground	9 ft
Ground Contact Area	6,480 in2
Engine Model	6081A
Displacement	494 cu in
Operating Weight	41,070 lb
Transmission Type	Automatic, dual-path, hydrostatic drive
Pump Type	Gear
Relief Valve Pressure	2,250 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	44 gpm
Blade width	11.7 ft

Source

850C WXLT

Specification	Source figure
Dimensions and weight
Width Over Tracks	13.17 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.34 ft
Ground Clearance	1.34 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Gross Power	192 hp
Net Power	185 hp
Power Measured @	1,800 rpm
Max Torque	601 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,300 rpm
Aspiration	Altitude-compensating turbocharger, aftercooled
Operational
Fuel Capacity	92 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	9 gal
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity	21 gal
Powertrain Fluid Capacity	27 gal
Final Drives Fluid Capacity	3.3 gal
Operating Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	45 amps
Engine Oil Capacity	8.6 gal
Transmission and speeds
Max Speed - Forward	6.8 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	6.8 mph
Undercarriage
Standard Shoe Size	30 in
Ground Pressure	6.1 psi
Number Of Shoes Per Side	43
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	7
Track Pitch	8 in
Standard Blade
Blade height	48.3 in
Capacity	5.5 yd3
Blade Angle (Both Directions)	25 degrees
Cutting Depth	35.2 in
Additional specifications
Length Of Track On Ground	10.09 ft
Ground Contact Area	7,260 in2
Engine Model	6081A
Displacement	494 cu in
Operating Weight	44,369 lb
Transmission Type	Automatic, dual-path, hydrostatic drive
Pump Type	Gear
Relief Valve Pressure	2,250 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	44 gpm
Blade width	13.2 ft

Source

Compare John Deere 850B, 850B LT, 850C LGP, 850C LT, 850C WT, 850C WXLT

Dimensions and weight
Specification	850B	850B LT	850C LGP	850C LT	850C WT	850C WXLT
Height To Top Of Cab	10.5 ft	10.5 ft	10.34 ft	10.34 ft	10.34 ft	10.34 ft
Length Of Track On Ground	7.92 ft	8.93 ft	10.09 ft	9 ft	9 ft	10.09 ft
Ground Clearance	1.37 ft	1.37 ft	1.59 ft	1.34 ft	1.34 ft	1.34 ft

Undercarriage
Specification	850B	850B LT	850C LGP	850C LT	850C WT	850C WXLT
Standard Shoe Size	24 in	24 in	38 in	24 in	30 in	30 in
Ground Pressure	8.31 psi	7.65 psi	4.6 psi	7.8 psi	6.3 psi	6.1 psi
Number Of Shoes Per Side	37	40	43	40	40	43
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	2	2	7	7	7	7
Ground Contact Area	4,560 in2	5,136 in2	9,196 in2	5,184 in2	6,480 in2	7,260 in2

Engine
Specification	850B	850B LT	850C LGP	850C LT	850C WT	850C WXLT
Number Of Cylinders	6	6	6	6	6	6
Engine Model	6466A	6466A	6081A	6081A	6081A	6081A
Gross Power	175 hp	175 hp	192 hp	192 hp	192 hp	192 hp
Net Power	165 hp	165 hp	185 hp	185 hp	185 hp	185 hp
Power Measured @	1,800 rpm	1,800 rpm	1,800 rpm	1,800 rpm	1,800 rpm	1,800 rpm
Max Torque	578 lb-ft	578 lb-ft	601 lb-ft	601 lb-ft	601 lb-ft	601 lb-ft
Displacement	466 cu in	466 cu in	494 cu in	494 cu in	494 cu in	494 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,200 rpm	1,200 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,300 rpm	1,300 rpm
Aspiration	Turbocharger	Turbocharged	Altitude-compensating turbocharger; aftercooled	Altitude-compensating turbocharger; aftercooled	Altitude-compensating turbocharger; aftercooled	Altitude-compensating turbocharger, aftercooled

Operational
Specification	850B	850B LT	850C LGP	850C LT	850C WT	850C WXLT
Operating Weight	37,915 lb	39,315 lb	42,048 lb	42,418 lb	41,070 lb	44,369 lb
Fuel Capacity	82 gal	82 gal	92 gal	92 gal	92 gal	92 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	9 gal	9 gal	9 gal	9 gal	9 gal	9 gal
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity	35 gal	35 gal	21 gal	21 gal	21 gal	21 gal
Powertrain Fluid Capacity	8.6 gal	8.6 gal	27 gal	27 gal	27 gal	27 gal
Final Drives Fluid Capacity	3.5 gal	3.5 gal	3.3 gal	3.3 gal	3.3 gal	3.3 gal
Operating Voltage	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	40 amps	40 amps	45 amps	45 amps	45 amps	45 amps

Transmission and speeds
Specification	850B	850B LT	850C LGP	850C LT	850C WT	850C WXLT
Transmission Type	Automatic, dual-path, hydrostatic drive	Automatic, dual-path, hydrostatic drive	Automatic, dual-path, hydrostatic drive	Automatic, dual-path, hydrostatic drive	Automatic, dual-path, hydrostatic drive	Automatic, dual-path, hydrostatic drive
Max Speed - Forward	6.5 mph	6.5 mph	6.8 mph	6.8 mph	6.8 mph	6.8 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	6.5 mph	6.5 mph	6.8 mph	6.8 mph	6.8 mph	6.8 mph

Hydraulic System
Specification	850B	850B LT	850C LGP	850C LT	850C WT	850C WXLT
Pump Type	Vane	Vane	Gear	Gear	Gear	Gear
Relief Valve Pressure	2,250 psi	2,250 psi	2,250 psi	2,250 psi	2,250 psi	2,250 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	44 gpm	44 gpm	44 gpm	44 gpm	44 gpm	44 gpm

Standard Blade
Specification	850B	850B LT	850C LGP	850C LT	850C WT	850C WXLT
Blade height	42 in	42 in	43.8 in	56.5 in	56.5 in	48.3 in
Capacity	3.9 yd3	3.9 yd3	7.2 yd3	7.5 yd3	8.1 yd3	5.5 yd3
Blade Angle (Both Directions)	25 degrees	25 degrees	25 degrees	25 degrees	25 degrees	25 degrees
Cutting Depth	20.6 in	20.6 in	16.9 in	20.2 in	20.2 in	35.2 in

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John Deere 850B to 850C WXLT specifications

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John Deere 850B to 850C WXLT: Configuration records