The new transmission joystick has a rocker switch to control forward, neutral and reverse (FNR), while the hydraulic control lever has a thumb roller for blade angle or power pitch adjustments. The new dozer also features new control joysticks for the transmission and hydraulic functions of the machine.
Visibility to the blade has also been improved, Asselin says. A heated and ventilated seat is an available option. Plus, the new angled seat with high-back design provides better visibility to the rear ripper and is more comfortable over long periods of time. Responding to customer input, Deere increased the cab size of the 850 by 15 percent and managed to reduce noise levels within the cab by 27 percent, Asselin says. Each 850L configuration utilizes an eight-roller design with 130 inches of track on the ground, increasing stability and gradeability, Deere says.Ĭontinuing this machine’s focus on improving productivity, the 850L is available with a 172-inch Power Angle Tilt blade, the widest PAT blade in its class.
The engine is mated to a dual-path hydrostatic transmission with pumps that are 13 percent larger than those found on the K-Series machine it replaces. Standard auto idle and auto engine shutdown features provide further fuel savings. Deere adds that the engine’s Eco mode reduces fuel consumption by up to 20 percent over the previous model, without hurting performance.