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Years in Production / 1986–1988

John Deere

900HC

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the John Deere 900HC.

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25hp

Source index power

2WD Only

Drive

1986–1988

Production years

John Deere

Manufacturer

900HC / 01

At a glance

Overview

1986 - 1988

High-Clearance tractor

Yanmar built

Production

High-Clearance tractor

Built in Japan

Original price was $13,000 in 1990

Distributor
John Deere
Manufacturer
Yanmar

Mechanical

Two-wheel drive

Manual steering

Dry internal expanding shoe brakes

Two-post fixed ROPS. Optional canopy.

Final Drives
bull gear
Differential Lock
mechanical rear

Hydraulics

Type
open center
Pressure
2030 psi140.0 bar
Pump Flow
3.1 gpm11.7 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
I
Rear Lift At24610mm
1800 lbs816 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
live *Two-stage clutch
Clutch
dry dual disc
Rear Type
540 (1.375)
Engine Rpm
540@2260

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
25
Battery Cca
475
Battery Volts
12
Battery Group
30H

900HC / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

John Deere 3T80J

diesel

3-cylinder

liquid-cooled inline

Displacement
78.2 ci1.3 L
Bore Stroke
3.15x3.25 inches80 x 83 mm
Power Net
24 hp17.9 kW
Power Gross
25 hp18.6 kW
Air Cleaner
dry
Compression Ratio
21:1
Rated Rpm
2600
Idle Rpm
1900-2600
Firing Order
1-3-2
Starter Volts
12
Oil Capacity
4.7 qts4.4 L
Coolant Capacity
5.8 qts5.5 L
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
3
Cooling
liquid-cooled inline

Engine Options

John Deere 1.3L 3-cyl diesel

Fuel Tank
8.5 gal32.2 L

900HC / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission

Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gear or range.

Transmission Type
gear
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
Oil Capacity
29.5 qts27.9 L
Speeds Description
With 11.2x28 R1 rear tires.

John Deere900hc Transmission

8-speed gear

900HC / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
126.2 in320 cm
Width
55.1 in139 cm
Height (ROPS)
96.6 in245 cm
Wheelbase
73 in185 cm
Front tread
42 in106 cm
Rear tread
42 in106 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
73 inches185 cm
Weight
2865 lbs1299 kg
Front Tire
5.00-15
Rear Tire
11.2-28

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
5.00-15
Rear Ag
11.2-28

900HC / 05

Tractor Photos

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See it in action

Videos

Watch John Deere 900HC videos from their original YouTube creators.

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John Deere 900HC tractor

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