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John deere 605 Crawler loaders tech specs

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2006-2021
10,196.77 kg Breakout force
1.3 cu m Bucket capacity
2.68 m Loader dump height
0.91 m Loader dump reach
73.83 kw Net power
10,704 kg Operating weight

A heavy compact crawler loader built for pushing, stockpiling, and rough grading, the John Deere 605C delivers 73.83 kW of net power with massive 10.2-ton breakout force and a 1.3 cu m bucket. With 10,704 kg operating weight and low ground pressure tracks, it fits site prep, backfilling, and material handling where wheel loaders start to lose traction.

Net power 73.83 kW

Max torque 416.23 Nm

Breakout force ~10,197 kg

Bucket capacity 1.3 cu m

Operating weight ~10,704 kg

Ground pressure ~0.52 bar

Price range AED 98K–114K

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Makana rating

Owner rating

 | 3

Market average

AED 114,000

Starting from

AED 98,000

John deere 605 Technical specifications

Engine

Alternator supplied amperage

45 Amh

Aspiration

Water-cooled turbocharged

Displacement

4522.84 cu cm

Max torque

416.23 Nm

Net power

73.83 kw

Number of cylinders

4

Power measured @

2,200 rpm

Torque measured @

1,400 rpm

Loader

Breakout force

10196.77 kg

Loader dump height

2.68 m

Loader dump reach

0.91 m

General

Bucket capacity

1.3 cu m

Engine model

4045TF278

Max speed forward

8.85 kph

Operating voltage

24 V

Operating weight

10,704 kg

Tipping load

6,690 kg

Service refill capacities

Cooling fluid cap

24.22 liter

Fuel cap

180.17 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap

126.04 liter

Operating specifications

Raise time

2 s

Lower time

3 s

Refill capacities

Engine oil cap

14.76 liter

Final drives fluid cap

9.08 liter

Dimensions

Ground clearance

0.43 m

Height - top of cab

3.02 m

Length with bucket

5.39 m

Width over tracks

2.07 m

Undercarriage

Ground contact area

51291.62 cu cm

Ground pressure

0.52 bar

Number of shoes per side

38

Number of track rollers per side

6

Track gauge

1.6 m

Track length

2.23 m

Track width

45.72 cm

Hydraulic system

Pump flow cap

115.06 lpm

Pump type

Gear

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John deere 605 expert review

Reviewed by Mohamad H. on February 2, 2026

Overview

The John Deere 605C delivers 73.83 kW of net power with about 10,197 kg of breakout force and tracked stability for site prep and backfilling.

Pros Excellent traction on soft ground, very strong breakout, stable pushing platform.
Cons Slower travel speed, undercarriage wear adds cost.

Efficiency

Fast lift times and a 1.3 cu m bucket suit short-cycle pushing and stockpile work.

In Cabin

The cab is practical with good forward visibility and straightforward controls.

In Comparison

Compared with the John Deere 355 and John Deere 455, the 605C emphasizes stronger breakout and modernized hydraulics.

Final Verdict

Rated 4 stars, the John Deere 605C fits site prep and material handling, priced between AED 98,000 and 114,000.

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John deere 605 owner rating

John deere 605 Crawler loaders [2006-2021]

2006-2021

Overall rating

Based on 3 ratings

4.7
performance

4.3

comfort

4.7

fuel efficiency

5.0

safety

4.7

features

4.3

5 stars

67 %

4 stars

33 %

3 stars

0 %

2 stars

0 %

1 stars

0 %

Pros
Outstanding traction makes pushing on soft ground effortless.
Cons
Track maintenance adds ongoing running costs.
performance

5.0

comfort

4.0

fuel efficiency

5.0

safety

5.0

features

4.0

Pros
Reliable under heavy loads with minimal drivetrain issues.
Cons
Cabin insulation could be better on long shifts.
performance

4.0

comfort

5.0

fuel efficiency

5.0

safety

4.0

features

4.0

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John deere 605 similar models

Highlight differences
John deere 605C
605C
John deere 355D
355D
John deere 455D
455D
Engine
Alternator supplied amperage 45 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage -
Alternator supplied amperage -
Aspiration Water-cooled turbocharged
Aspiration Naturally aspirated
Aspiration Turbocharged
Displacement 4,522.84 cu cm
Displacement 2,933.29 cu cm
Displacement 3,588.77 cu cm
Max torque 416.23 Nm
Max torque -
Max torque 257.6 Nm
Net power 73.83 kw
Net power 35.79 kw
Net power 49.96 kw
Number of cylinders 4
Number of cylinders 3
Number of cylinders 4
Power measured @ 2,200 rpm
Power measured @ 2,500 rpm
Power measured @ 2,500 rpm
Torque measured @ 1,400 rpm
Torque measured @ 1,300 rpm
Torque measured @ 1,400 rpm
Years 2006-2021
Years 1986-2021
Years 1983-1986
Market Average AED 114,000
Market Average AED 675,000
Market Average AED 59,000
Price AED 98,000
Price AED 400,000
Price AED 37,000
Loader
Breakout force 10,196.77 kg
Breakout force 5,488.47 kg
Breakout force 6,882.82 kg
Loader dump height 2.68 m
Loader dump height 2.77 m
Loader dump height 3.29 m
Loader dump reach 0.91 m
Loader dump reach 2.77 m
Loader dump reach 2.62 m
General
Bucket capacity 1.3 cu m
Bucket capacity 0.61 cu m
Bucket capacity 0.99 cu m
Engine model 4045TF278
Engine model 3-179D
Engine model -
Max speed forward 8.85 kph
Max speed forward -
Max speed forward -
Operating voltage 24 V
Operating voltage -
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating weight 10,704 kg
Operating weight -
Operating weight 7,779 kg
Tipping load 6,690 kg
Tipping load 3,243 kg
Tipping load 4,989 kg
Service refill capacities
Cooling fluid cap 24.22 liter
Cooling fluid cap 12.49 liter
Cooling fluid cap 15.14 liter
Fuel cap 180.17 liter
Fuel cap 83.27 liter
Fuel cap 117.34 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 126.04 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 37.85 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 49.21 liter
Operating specifications
Raise time 2 s
Raise time -
Raise time -
Lower time 3 s
Lower time -
Lower time -
Refill capacities
Engine oil cap 14.76 liter
Engine oil cap -
Engine oil cap 8.71 liter
Final drives fluid cap 9.08 liter
Final drives fluid cap 37.85 liter
Final drives fluid cap 6.06 liter
Dimensions
Ground clearance 0.43 m
Ground clearance 4.05 m
Ground clearance 1.98 m
Height - top of cab 3.02 m
Height - top of cab 2.32 m
Height - top of cab 2.59 m
Length with bucket 5.39 m
Length with bucket 0.15 m
Length with bucket 0.09 m
Width over tracks 2.07 m
Width over tracks -
Width over tracks -
Undercarriage
Ground contact area 51,291.62 cu cm
Ground contact area 27,235.36 cu cm
Ground contact area 34,871.75 cu cm
Ground pressure 0.52 bar
Ground pressure 0.5 bar
Ground pressure 0.56 bar
Number of shoes per side 38
Number of shoes per side 36
Number of shoes per side -
Number of track rollers per side 6
Number of track rollers per side 1
Number of track rollers per side 1
Track gauge 1.6 m
Track gauge 1.22 m
Track gauge -
Track length 2.23 m
Track length 1.77 m
Track length -
Track width 45.72 cm
Track width -
Track width 35.56 cm
Hydraulic system
Pump flow cap 115.06 lpm
Pump flow cap 87.06 lpm
Pump flow cap 105.98 lpm
Pump type Gear
Pump type Gear
Pump type Gear
Relief valve pressure -
Relief valve pressure 155.13 bar
Relief valve pressure 155.13 bar

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