
Head to head · Utility
Apollo 254 vs John Deere 900HC

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John DeereModel B
John Deere 900HC
Utility
- power
- 25 hp
- displacement
- 78.2 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
ApolloApollo 254
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 900HC
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied25425 hp
900HC25 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
254 is in the 16th percentile; 900HC is in the 16th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 254 higher · +15.3 ci (+20%)25493.5 ci
900HC78.2 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
254 is in the 21st percentile; 900HC is in the 12th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied2543
900HC3
Median Utility Tractor4
254 is in the 23rd percentile; 900HC is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 254 higher · +1 (+13%)2549
900HC8
Median Utility Tractor12
254 is in the 35th percentile; 900HC is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
254 (A)900HC (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Apollo 254 | John Deere 900HC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Apollo | John Deere | — |
| Model | 254 | 900HC | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility, High-Clearance | — |
Engine
| Spec | Apollo 254 | John Deere 900HC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Changfa | John Deere | — |
| Model | CF3B25T | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 25hp | 25hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 2,600RPM | ▲ 900HC+200 RPM · +8% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 93.5ci | 78.2ci | ▲ 254+15.3 ci · +20% |
| Bore | Not recorded | 3.2in | — |
| Stroke | Not recorded | 3.3in | — |
Transmission
| Spec | Apollo 254 | John Deere 900HC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Manual | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Apollo 254 | John Deere 900HC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 154in | 126in | ▲ 254+28 in · +22% |
| Width | 56.7in | 55.1in | ▲ 254+1.6 in · +3% |
| Height | 91.3in | 96.6in | ▲ 900HC+5.3 in · +6% |
| Operating Weight | Not recorded | 2,865lb | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Apollo 254 | John Deere 900HC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open center | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Manual | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Apollo 254 | John Deere 900HC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Live with dry dual stage clutch | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
Tires
| Spec | Apollo 254 | John Deere 900HC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 6.00x16 | Not recorded | — |
| Rear Tire Size | 9.5x24 | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Apollo 254 | John Deere 900HC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-Point Hitch | Same |
| Hitch Category | I | I | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 1,800lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Apollo 254 | John Deere 900HC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Manual | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Dry internal expanding shoe | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Apollo 254 | John Deere 900HC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Apollo 254 | John Deere 900HC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 1.5gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Apollo 254 | John Deere 900HC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ROPS | Two-post ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 16th percentile (25 hp)B · 16th percentile (25 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 21st percentile (93.5 ci)B · 12th percentile (78.2 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 35th percentile (9)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Length
median 137 inA · 70th percentile (154 in)B · 36th percentile (126 in)
A · 254B · 900HCMedian Utility Tractor