Head to head · Utility

Ford 861 Powermaster vs John Deere 990

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John DeereModel B

John Deere 990

Utility

power
40.4 hp
displacement
122 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
9
Full 990 specs
FordFord 861 Powermaster
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 990

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 861 Powermaster higher · +22.2 hp (+55%)
861 Powermaster62.6 hp
99040.4 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

861 Powermaster is in the 56th percentile; 990 is in the 34th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 861 Powermaster higher · +50 ci (+41%)
861 Powermaster172 ci
990122 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

861 Powermaster is in the 46th percentile; 990 is in the 29th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
861 Powermaster4
9904
Median Utility Tractor4

861 Powermaster is in the 50th percentile; 990 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 990 higher · +4 (+80%)
861 Powermaster5
9909
Median Utility Tractor12

861 Powermaster is in the 6th percentile; 990 is in the 35th · 4,941 models

861 Powermaster (A)990 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 861 PowermasterJohn Deere 990Difference
ManufacturerFordJohn Deere—
Model861 Powermaster990—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecFord 861 PowermasterJohn Deere 990Difference
ManufacturerFordYanmar—
ModelEAF4TNE84—
Power Output62.6hp40.4hp▲ 861 Powermaster+22.2 hp · +55%
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,700RPM▲ 990+700 RPM · +35%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement172ci122ci▲ 861 Powermaster+50 ci · +41%
Bore3.9in3.3in▲ 861 Powermaster+0.6 in · +18%
Stroke3.6in3.5in▲ 861 Powermaster+0.1 in · +3%

Transmission

SpecFord 861 PowermasterJohn Deere 990Difference
TypeUnsynchronized GearPartially synchronized—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 861 PowermasterJohn Deere 990Difference
Length121in123in▲ 990+2 in · +2%
Width63.8in83.9in▲ 990+20.1 in · +32%
Height57.1inNot recorded—
Operating Weight3,439lb2,594lb▲ 861 Powermaster+845 lb · +33%

Hydraulics

SpecFord 861 PowermasterJohn Deere 990Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypeManualPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord 861 PowermasterJohn Deere 990Difference
TypeLive PTOLive—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 861 PowermasterJohn Deere 990Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—
Hitch Capacity1,250lb1,572lb▲ 990+322 lb · +26%

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 861 PowermasterJohn Deere 990Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeManualPower—
Brake TypeDifferential Mechanical Expanding ShoeWet disc—

Electrical

SpecFord 861 PowermasterJohn Deere 990Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFord 861 PowermasterJohn Deere 990Difference
Coolant3.8gal1.5gal▲ 861 Powermaster+2.3 gal · +153%

Operator Station

SpecFord 861 PowermasterJohn Deere 990Difference
TypeOpenOpen with ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 56th percentile (62.6 hp)B · 34th percentile (40.4 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 46th percentile (172 ci)B · 29th percentile (122 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 6th percentile (5)B · 35th percentile (9)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 29th percentile (3,439 lb)B · 18th percentile (2,594 lb)
A · 861 PowermasterB · 990Median Utility Tractor
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