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John DeereModel A
John Deere 850
Utility
- power
- 25 hp
- displacement
- 78 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
Head to head · Utility
John Deere 850 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
John DeereJohn Deere 850
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 900HC
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied85025 hp
900HC25 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
850 is in the 16th percentile; 900HC is in the 16th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 900HC higher · +0.2 ci (<1%)85078 ci
900HC78.2 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
850 is in the 11th percentile; 900HC is in the 12th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied8503
900HC3
Median Utility Tractor4
850 is in the 23rd percentile; 900HC is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied8508
900HC8
Median Utility Tractor12
850 is in the 23rd percentile; 900HC is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
850 (A)900HC (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 850 | John Deere 900HC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | 850 | 900HC | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility, High-Clearance | — |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 850 | John Deere 900HC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Yanmar | John Deere | — |
| Model | 3T80-J | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 25hp | 25hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,600RPM | 2,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 78ci | 78.2ci | ▲ 900HC+0.2 ci · <1% |
| Bore | 3.2in | 3.2in | Same |
| Stroke | 3.4in | 3.3in | ▲ 850+0.1 in · +3% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 850 | John Deere 900HC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Manual | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 850 | John Deere 900HC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 117in | 126in | ▲ 900HC+9 in · +8% |
| Width | 53.1in | 55.1in | ▲ 900HC+2 in · +4% |
| Height | 50.8in | 96.6in | ▲ 900HC+45.8 in · +90% |
| Operating Weight | 2,400lb | 2,865lb | ▲ 900HC+465 lb · +19% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 850 | John Deere 900HC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 850 | John Deere 900HC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Transmission or live two-stage clutch | Live with dry dual stage clutch | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 850 | 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 | John Deere 850 | John Deere 900HC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Differential mechanical expanding shoe | Dry internal expanding shoe | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 850 | John Deere 900HC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 850 | John Deere 900HC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1.5gal | 1.5gal | ▲ 850+0.1 gal · +7% |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 850 | John Deere 900HC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station with two-post 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 · 11th percentile (78 ci)B · 12th percentile (78.2 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 15th percentile (2,400 lb)B · 21st percentile (2,865 lb)
A · 850B · 900HCMedian Utility Tractor