Head to head · Utility

John Deere 1026R vs John Deere 900HC

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 1026R

Utility

power
25.2 hp
displacement
68 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1026R specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 900HC

Utility

power
25 hp
displacement
78.2 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 900HC specs
John DeereJohn Deere 1026R
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John DeereJohn Deere 900HC

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1026R higher · +0.2 hp (<1%)
1026R25.2 hp
900HC25 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1026R is in the 17th percentile; 900HC is in the 16th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 900HC higher · +10.2 ci (+15%)
1026R68 ci
900HC78.2 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1026R is in the 8th percentile; 900HC is in the 12th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
1026R3
900HC3
Median Utility Tractor4

1026R is in the 23rd percentile; 900HC is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 900HC higher · +1,421 lb (+98%)
1026R1,444 lb
900HC2,865 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

1026R is in the 5th percentile; 900HC is in the 21st · 5,107 models

1026R (A)900HC (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 1026RJohn Deere 900HCDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model1026R900HC—
CategoryUtility, Sub-CompactUtility, High-Clearance—

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 1026RJohn Deere 900HCDifference
ManufacturerYanmarJohn Deere—
Model3TNV76Not recorded—
Power Output25.2hp25hp▲ 1026R+0.2 hp · <1%
Rated RPM3,200RPM2,600RPM▲ 1026R+600 RPM · +23%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement68ci78.2ci▲ 900HC+10.2 ci · +15%
Bore3in3.2in▲ 900HC+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.2in3.3in▲ 900HC+0.1 in · +3%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 1026RJohn Deere 900HCDifference
TypeHydrostaticManual—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 1026RJohn Deere 900HCDifference
Length87.4in126in▲ 900HC+38.6 in · +44%
Width46.9in55.1in▲ 900HC+8.2 in · +17%
Height78.3in96.6in▲ 900HC+18.3 in · +23%
Operating Weight1,444lb2,865lb▲ 900HC+1,421 lb · +98%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 1026RJohn Deere 900HCDifference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 1026RJohn Deere 900HCDifference
TypeIndependentLive with dry dual stage clutch—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 1026RJohn Deere 900HCDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryCategory I LimitedI—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity1,430lb1,800lb▲ 900HC+370 lb · +26%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 1026RJohn Deere 900HCDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerManual—
Brake TypeWet discDry internal expanding shoe—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 1026RJohn Deere 900HCDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 1026RJohn Deere 900HCDifference
Coolant1gal1.5gal▲ 900HC+0.4 gal · +40%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 1026RJohn Deere 900HCDifference
TypeOpen operator station with two-post ROPSTwo-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 17th percentile (25.2 hp)B · 16th percentile (25 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 8th percentile (68 ci)B · 12th percentile (78.2 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 5th percentile (1,444 lb)B · 21st percentile (2,865 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 4th percentile (87.4 in)B · 36th percentile (126 in)
A · 1026RB · 900HCMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 1026RFull spec pageJohn Deere 900HC