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John Deere 900HC

John Deere 900HC tractor
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The John Deere 900HC is a high-clearance tractor built by Yanmar and distributed by John Deere from 1986 to 1988. It features a 1.3L 3-cylinder diesel engine producing 24 hp net and 25 hp gross, with an 8-speed gear transmission. Designed for high-clearance applications, it includes mechanical rear differential lock, two-wheel drive, and a two-post fixed ROPS with optional canopy. The tractor has a wheelbase of 73 inches, weighs 2865 lbs, and uses 5.00-15 front and 11.2-28 rear tires. It has an open center hydraulic system with 2030 psi pressure and 3.1 gpm pump flow. The PTO is live with a two-stage clutch, rated at 22 hp claimed. Electrical system is 12 volts with a 25 amp alternator and 475 CCA battery.
John Deere 900HCtractorspecificationsenginetransmissiondimensionshydraulicsPTOhigh-clearance tractor
Power25 hp
Founded1986 - 1988
Model900HC

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 900HC

Power

Engine (net):24 hp (17.9 kW)
PTO (claimed):22 hp (16.4 kW)
Engine (gross):25 hp (18.6 kW)

Tires

Rear tire:11.2-28
Front tire:5.00-15

Engine

Type:diesel
Model:John Deere 3T80J
Cooling:liquid-cooled inline
Idle RPM:1900-2600
Cylinders:3-cylinder
Fuel tank:8.5 gal (32.2 L)
Rated RPM:2600
Air cleaner:dry
Bore/Stroke:3.15x3.25 inches (80 x 83 mm)
Compression:21:1
Power (net):24 hp (17.9 kW)
Displacement:78.2 ci (1.3 L)
Firing order:1-3-2
Oil capacity:4.7 qts (4.4 L)
Power (gross):25 hp (18.6 kW)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:5.8 qts (5.5 L)

Height

Hood:58.6 inches (148 cm)
ROPS:96.6 inches (245 cm)
Exhaust:81.1 inches (205 cm)

Dimensions

Width:55.1 inches (139 cm)
Length:126.2 inches (320 cm)
Wheelbase:73 inches (185 cm)
Rear tread:42 to 58 inches (106 to 147 cm)
Front tread:42 to 51 inches (106 to 129 cm)
Shipping weight:2865 lbs (1299 kg)
Clearance (rear axle):26 inches (66 cm)
Clearance (front axle):23 inches (58 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery CCA:475
Battery Group:30H
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:25
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Pressure:2030 psi (140.0 bar)
Pump flow:3.1 gpm (11.7 lpm)

Mechanical

ROPS:Two-post fixed ROPS. Optional canopy.
Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Dry internal expanding shoe brakes
Steering:Manual
Final drives:bull gear
Differential lock:mechanical rear

Production

Type:High-Clearance tractor
Built in:Japan
Distributor:John Deere
Manufacturer:Yanmar
Original price:$13,000 in 1990
Production years:1986 - 1988

Transmission

Type:gear
Gears:8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:dry disc
Details:Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gear or range.
Oil capacity:29.5 qts (27.9 L)

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:I
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm):1800 lbs (816 kg)

Serial Numbers

1986:1001
1987:1710
1988:2127
Final:2276
Location:Serial number plate on the rear of the 900HC, below the PTO shaft.

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:dry dual disc
Rear PTO:live Two-stage clutch
Engine RPM:540@2260
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)