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Years in Production / 1981–1988

John Deere

650

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the John Deere 650.

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17hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

1981–1988

Production years

John Deere

Manufacturer

650 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1981 - 1988

50 Compact Series

Compact Utility tractor

Yanmar built

Production

Compact Utility tractor

Built in Japan

Distributor
John Deere
Manufacturer
Yanmar
Original Price
$6,0301983 2WD
Original Price
$8,4001989 2WD
Original Price
$9,3001989 4WD

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Differential mechanical dry, internal expanding shoe brakes

Two-post fixed ROPS.

Differential Lock
mechanical rear
Steering
manual
Steering
power OptOptional

Capacity

Fuel
6.2 gal23.5 L
Hydraulic System
3.75 gal14.2 L

Hydraulics

Type
open center
Capacity
3.75 gal14.2 L
Pressure
2030 psi140.0 bar
Valves
2 OptOptional

Hitch

Rear Type
I
Control
position control

Pto

Rear Pto
transmission
Clutch
200mm over-running dry disc
Clutch
electro-magnetic
Rear Type
540 (1.375)
Engine Rpm
540@2350
Front Pto
independent OptOptional

Serial Numbers

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

1981
1000
1982
3539
1983
6250
1984
10543
1985
15001
1986
19001
1987
22501
1988
24298
Final
25426

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
15
Battery Cca
370
Battery Volts
12
Battery Group
BCI 24

650 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

Yanmar 2T80

diesel

2-cylinder

liquid-cooled inline

Displacement
52.1 ci0.9 L
Bore Stroke
3.15x3.35 inches80 x 85 mm
Power Gross
17 hp12.7 kW
Air Cleaner
dry
Pre Heating
therostart
Compression Ratio
22.5:1
Rated Rpm
2600
Starter Volts
12
Oil Capacity
2.5 qts2.4 L
Coolant Capacity
4.0 qts3.8 L
Intake Valve Clearance
0.008 inches0.203 mm
Exhaust Valve Clearance
0.008 inches0.203 mm
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
2
Cooling
liquid-cooled inline

Engine Options

Yanmar 0.9L 2-cyl diesel

650 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission

Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.

Transmission Type
gear
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch
200mm dry disc
Oil Capacity
14 qts13.2 L
Speeds Description
With 9.5-16 rear tires.

John Deere650 Transmission

8-speed gear

650 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
107.5 in273 cm
Width
43.2 in109 cm
Height (ROPS)
73.4 in186 cm
Wheelbase
56.1 in142 cm
Front tread
34 in86 cm
Max drawbar
550 lbs249 kg

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
56.1 inches142 cm
Weight
1530 to 1640 pounds
Front Tire
5.00-12
Rear Tire
9.5-16

Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the rear of the tractor, above the PTO shaft.

Tires And Tracks

Standard Tires Ag
Front: 5.00-12. Rear: 9.5-16
Standard Tires Ag
Front: 6-12. Rear: 9.5-16
Lawn Turf Front
23/8.5-12
Lawn Turf Rear
31/15.5-15

See it in action

Videos

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