Head to head · Utility

John Deere 2026R vs John Deere 900HC

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 2026R

Utility

power
25.2 hp
displacement
68 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 2026R 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 2026R
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John DeereJohn Deere 900HC

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 2026R higher · +0.2 hp (<1%)
2026R25.2 hp
900HC25 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

2026R is in the 17th percentile; 900HC is in the 16th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 900HC higher · +10.2 ci (+15%)
2026R68 ci
900HC78.2 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

2026R is in the 8th percentile; 900HC is in the 12th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
2026R3
900HC3
Median Utility Tractor4

2026R is in the 23rd percentile; 900HC is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Length

▲ 900HC higher · +15 in (+14%)
2026R111 in
900HC126 in
Median Utility Tractor137 in

2026R is in the 16th percentile; 900HC is in the 36th · 4,659 models

2026R (A)900HC (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 2026RJohn Deere 900HCDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model2026R900HC—
CategoryUtilityUtility, High-Clearance—

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 2026RJohn Deere 900HCDifference
ManufacturerYanmarJohn Deere—
Model3TNV76Not recorded—
Power Output25.2hp25hp▲ 2026R+0.2 hp · <1%
Rated RPM3,200RPM2,600RPM▲ 2026R+600 RPM · +23%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement68ci78.2ci▲ 900HC+10.2 ci · +15%
Bore3in3.2in▲ 900HC+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3in3.3in▲ 900HC+0.3 in · +10%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 2026RJohn Deere 900HCDifference
TypeHydrostaticManual—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 2026RJohn Deere 900HCDifference
Length111in126in▲ 900HC+15 in · +14%
Width47.2in55.1in▲ 900HC+7.9 in · +17%
HeightNot recorded96.6in—
Operating WeightNot recorded2,865lb—

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 2026RJohn Deere 900HCDifference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 2026RJohn Deere 900HCDifference
TypeNot recordedLive with dry dual stage clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 2026RJohn Deere 900HCDifference
Hitch TypeCategory IThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity3,774lb1,800lb▲ 2026R+1,974 lb · +110%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 2026RJohn Deere 900HCDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerManual—
Brake TypeNot recordedDry internal expanding shoe—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 2026RJohn Deere 900HCDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 2026RJohn Deere 900HCDifference
Coolant1gal1.5gal▲ 900HC+0.4 gal · +40%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 2026RJohn Deere 900HCDifference
TypeNot recordedTwo-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)

Length

median 137 in
A · 16th percentile (111 in)B · 36th percentile (126 in)

Width

median 66 in
A · 13th percentile (47.2 in)B · 27th percentile (55.1 in)
A · 2026RB · 900HCMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 2026RFull spec pageJohn Deere 900HC