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1979-2021
5,488.47 kg Breakout force
e 3-179D Engine model
2.77 m Loader dump height
2.77 m Loader dump reach
37.29 kw Net power
5,624 kg Operating weight

A compact crawler loader built for light earthmoving and site cleanup, the John Deere 850 delivers 37.29 kW net power with a 0.61 cu m bucket and 5,488 kg breakout force. With 2.77 m dump height and 5,624 kg operating weight, it suits landscaping, trench backfill, and small construction jobs where tracks matter more than raw power.

Net power 37.29 kW

Bucket capacity 0.61 cu m

Breakout force ~5,488 kg

Loader dump height 2.77 m

Operating weight ~5,624 kg

Low ground pressure ~0.5 bar

Price range AED 42K–112K

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Makana rating

Owner rating

 | 3

Market average

AED 112,000

Starting from

AED 42,000

John deere 850 Technical specifications

Engine

Aspiration

4-stroke cycle, naturally aspirated diesel

Displacement

2933.29 cu cm

Net power

37.29 kw

Loader

Breakout force

5488.47 kg

Loader dump height

2.77 m

Loader dump reach

2.77 m

General

Bucket capacity

0.61 cu m

Engine model

e 3-179D

Operating voltage

12 V

Operating weight

5,624 kg

Tipping load

3,243 kg

Service refill capacities

Cooling fluid cap

12.49 liter

Fuel cap

83.27 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap

37.85 liter

Refill capacities

Final drives fluid cap

37.85 liter

Dimensions

Ground clearance

4.05 m

Height - top of cab

2.32 m

Length with bucket

0.15 m

Undercarriage

Ground contact area

27235.36 cu cm

Ground pressure

0.5 bar

Number of shoes per side

36

Number of track rollers per side

1

Track gauge

1.22 m

Track length

1.77 m

Track width

30.48 cm

Hydraulic system

Pump flow cap

87.06 lpm

Pump type

Gear

Relief valve pressure

155.13 bar

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John deere 850 expert review

Reviewed by Rizwan R. on February 3, 2026

Overview

The John Deere 850 delivers 37.29 kW net power with a 0.61 cu m bucket and 5,624 kg operating weight for light tracked loader applications.

Pros Low ground pressure, simple mechanical layout, good breakout for size.
Cons Limited power for heavy pushing, slower cycles than larger crawler loaders.

Efficiency

87.06 lpm hydraulic flow and a 0.61 cu m bucket favor controlled backfill and finish work on soft ground.

In Cabin

Basic cab with straightforward controls and modest long-shift comfort.

In Comparison

Between the JD 755 and JD 855, the 850 balances size, traction, and affordability.

Final Verdict

Rated 3 stars, the John Deere 850 fits light tracked work in the AED 42,000–112,000 range.

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John deere 850 owner rating

John deere 850 Crawler loaders [1979-2021]

1979-2021

Overall rating

Based on 3 ratings

3.7
performance

3.7

comfort

4.0

fuel efficiency

4.0

safety

4.7

features

4.7

5 stars

0 %

4 stars

67 %

3 stars

33 %

2 stars

0 %

1 stars

0 %

Pros
Tracks give confident traction on soft ground and slopes.
Cons
Feels underpowered when pushing dense material.
performance

4.0

comfort

4.0

fuel efficiency

4.0

safety

5.0

features

5.0

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John deere 850 similar models

Highlight differences
John deere 850D
850D
John deere 755B
755B
John deere 855
855
Engine
Aspiration 4-stroke cycle, naturally aspirated diesel
Aspiration Turbocharged
Aspiration Turbocharged, aftercooled
Displacement 2,933.29 cu cm
Displacement 6,784.26 cu cm
Displacement 10,143.62 cu cm
Net power 37.29 kw
Net power 104.4 kw
Net power 149.14 kw
Alternator supplied amperage -
Alternator supplied amperage 40 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage -
Max torque -
Max torque 569.44 Nm
Max torque 989.73 Nm
Number of cylinders -
Number of cylinders 6
Number of cylinders 6
Power measured @ -
Power measured @ 2,100 rpm
Power measured @ 1,800 rpm
Torque measured @ -
Torque measured @ 1,300 rpm
Torque measured @ 1,300 rpm
Years 1979-2021
Years 1985-2021
Years 1983-2021
Market Average AED 112,000
Market Average AED 1,560,000
Market Average AED 260,000
Price AED 42,000
Price AED 690,000
Price AED 49,000
Loader
Breakout force 5,488.47 kg
Breakout force 12,473.81 kg
Breakout force -
Loader dump height 2.77 m
Loader dump height 2.87 m
Loader dump height -
Loader dump reach 2.77 m
Loader dump reach 1.22 m
Loader dump reach -
General
Bucket capacity 0.61 cu m
Bucket capacity 1.45 cu m
Bucket capacity -
Engine model e 3-179D
Engine model 6068T
Engine model 500 Series
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating voltage 24 V
Operating voltage -
Operating weight 5,624 kg
Operating weight 16,397 kg
Operating weight 22,498 kg
Tipping load 3,243 kg
Tipping load 11,494 kg
Tipping load -
Max speed forward -
Max speed forward 10.78 kph
Max speed forward -
Service refill capacities
Cooling fluid cap 12.49 liter
Cooling fluid cap 26.5 liter
Cooling fluid cap 39.74 liter
Fuel cap 83.27 liter
Fuel cap 276.31 liter
Fuel cap 334.22 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 37.85 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 140.05 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 151.4 liter
Refill capacities
Final drives fluid cap 37.85 liter
Final drives fluid cap 13.25 liter
Final drives fluid cap 23.85 liter
Engine oil cap -
Engine oil cap 18.93 liter
Engine oil cap -
Dimensions
Ground clearance 4.05 m
Ground clearance 4.66 m
Ground clearance -
Height - top of cab 2.32 m
Height - top of cab 3.17 m
Height - top of cab -
Length with bucket 0.15 m
Length with bucket 5.67 m
Length with bucket -
Width over tracks -
Width over tracks -
Width over tracks 3.87 m
Undercarriage
Ground contact area 27,235.36 cu cm
Ground contact area 51,996.27 cu cm
Ground contact area -
Ground pressure 0.5 bar
Ground pressure 0.79 bar
Ground pressure -
Number of shoes per side 36
Number of shoes per side 36
Number of shoes per side -
Number of track rollers per side 1
Number of track rollers per side 1
Number of track rollers per side -
Track gauge 1.22 m
Track gauge 1.68 m
Track gauge -
Track length 1.77 m
Track length 2.38 m
Track length -
Track width 30.48 cm
Track width 43.18 cm
Track width -
Hydraulic system
Pump flow cap 87.06 lpm
Pump flow cap 204.39 lpm
Pump flow cap 221.42 lpm
Pump type Gear
Pump type Gear
Pump type -
Relief valve pressure 155.13 bar
Relief valve pressure 172.37 bar
Relief valve pressure 137.89 bar
Operating specifications
Raise time -
Raise time 6 s
Raise time 7 s
Lower time -
Lower time 3 s
Lower time 4 s

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