Head to head · Utility

Ford Powermaster 841 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 Powermaster 841
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 990

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ Powermaster 841 higher · +22.2 hp (+55%)
Powermaster 84162.6 hp
99040.4 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

Powermaster 841 is in the 56th percentile; 990 is in the 34th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Powermaster 841 higher · +50 ci (+41%)
Powermaster 841172 ci
990122 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

Powermaster 841 is in the 46th percentile; 990 is in the 29th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Powermaster 8414
9904
Median Utility Tractor4

Powermaster 841 is in the 50th percentile; 990 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 990 higher · +5 (+125%)
Powermaster 8414
9909
Median Utility Tractor12

Powermaster 841 is in the 4th percentile; 990 is in the 35th · 4,941 models

Powermaster 841 (A)990 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord Powermaster 841John Deere 990Difference
ManufacturerFordJohn Deere—
ModelPowermaster 841990—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecFord Powermaster 841John Deere 990Difference
ManufacturerFordYanmar—
ModelEAF4TNE84—
Power Output62.6hp40.4hp▲ Powermaster 841+22.2 hp · +55%
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,700RPM▲ 990+700 RPM · +35%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement172ci122ci▲ Powermaster 841+50 ci · +41%
Bore3.9in3.3in▲ Powermaster 841+0.6 in · +18%
Stroke3.6in3.5in▲ Powermaster 841+0.1 in · +3%

Transmission

SpecFord Powermaster 841John Deere 990Difference
TypeUnsynchronized gearPartially synchronized—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord Powermaster 841John Deere 990Difference
Length121in123in▲ 990+2 in · +2%
Width63.8in83.9in▲ 990+20.1 in · +32%
Height57.1inNot recorded—
Operating Weight3,483lb2,594lb▲ Powermaster 841+889 lb · +34%

Hydraulics

SpecFord Powermaster 841John Deere 990Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypeManualPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord Powermaster 841John Deere 990Difference
TypeTransmissionLive—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord Powermaster 841John Deere 990Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryCategory 1I—
Hitch Capacity1,250lb1,572lb▲ 990+322 lb · +26%

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord Powermaster 841John Deere 990Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeManualPower—
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical expanding shoeWet disc—

Electrical

SpecFord Powermaster 841John Deere 990Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFord Powermaster 841John Deere 990Difference
Coolant3.8gal1.5gal▲ Powermaster 841+2.3 gal · +153%

Operator Station

SpecFord Powermaster 841John Deere 990Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen 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 · 4th percentile (4)B · 35th percentile (9)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 29th percentile (3,483 lb)B · 18th percentile (2,594 lb)
A · Powermaster 841B · 990Median Utility Tractor
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