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John Deere 8850 Specs ( 1982-1988 )

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Production

Description Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA / Original price was $122,694 in 1983
Drive type Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor / The model 8850 was the largest of the four-wheel drive tractors that John Deere unveiled in 1982. Its big V-8 was a departure from John Deere's usual engine design. The 8850 had an available full-power PTO and Load-and-Depth control three-point hitch.
Manufacturer John Deere

Engine

Engine type John Deere 15.7L 8-cyl diesel
Bore/Stroke 5.51x5.00 inches (140 x 127 mm)
Compression 15.5:1
Coolant capacity 78 qts (73.8 L)
Description John Deere / intercooled turbocharged diesel / 8-cylinder / liquid-cooled V8
Displacement 955 ci (15.7 L)
Oil capacity 51 qts (48.3 L)
Power 370 hp (275.9 kW)
Rated RPM 2100
Starter volts 12
Drawbar (tested) 269.77 hp (201.2 kW)
PTO (claimed) 300 hp (223.7 kW)
PTO (tested) 303.99 hp (226.7 kW)

Transmission

Clutch Perma-Clutch hydraulic wet discs
Description Tractor must be stopped to select one of four ranges. Clutchless power shift between speeds 1-2 and 3-4 in range. A synchronized shift (using clutch) can be made between 2 and 3 in range.
Gears 16 forward and 6 reverse
Oil capacity 182 qts (172.2 L)
Transmission Quad-Range
Transmission type 16-speed partial power shift
Type partial power shift

Mechanical

Description Articulated power steering / Power wet disc brakes / Sound-Gard cab with air-conditioning
Differential lock electro-hydraulic front and rear
Drive type Four-wheel drive
Final drives inboard compound planetary

Capacity

Fuel 240 gal (908.4 L)
Hydraulic system 45.5 gal (172.2 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity 45.5 gal (172.2 L)
Pump flow 44 gpm (166.5 lpm)
Type closed center constant-pressure
Valves 3 to 4

Hitch

Control lower-link draft sensing
Rear lift 10,250 lbs (4649 kg)
Rear Type 4/4N

PTO

Clutch hydraulic wet disc
Rear PTO independent OptOptional
Rear PTO Type 1000 (1.75)

Electrical

Batteries 3
Battery CCA 625
Battery volts 12
Charging amps 110
Charging system alternator
Ground negative

Dimensions & Tires

Front axle 4.331 by 127.5 inches (110 by 3238 mm)
Length 257.8 inches (654 cm)
Operating weight 37,700 lbs (17100 kg)
Rear axle 4.331 by 127.5 inches (110 by 3238 mm)
Shipping weight 37,480 lbs (17000 kg)
Wheelbase 133 inches (337 cm)
Front tire 20.8-38
Rear tire 20.8-38
Weight 37480 to 37700 pounds
Wheelbase 133 inches (337 cm)
Ag front 20.8-38 / 20.8-42
Ag rear 20.8-38 / 20.8-42

8850 Serial Numbers

1982 2000
1983 4000
1984 5101
1985 6001
1986 6501
1987 7001
1988 7501
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Location: Serial number plate on the rear of the tractor.

John Deere 8850 attachments

Description blade

Nebraska Tractor Test 1434

Description Diesel Quad-Range 4WDMay 11 - 21, 1982Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1434 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance
Fuel use 19.3 gal/hour (73.1 l/hour) / 19.2 gal/hour (72.7 l/hour)
Max power 269.77 hp (201.2 kW)
Max pull 35,330 lbs (16025 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 303.99 hp (226.7 kW)

References

Description Loaders, Spreaders and Blades published in 1984, by John Deere / 4-Wheel-Drive Tractors published in 1981, by John Deere / 4-Wheel-Drive Tractors published in 1983, by John Deere / 4-Wheel-Drive Tractors published in 1986, by John Deere / 8450, 8650, 8850 Competition published in 1982, by John Deere / Agricultural Price List published in 1983, by John Deere

Speeds

Description 20.8-38 tires