John Deere 900HC Specs ( 1986-1988 )
Overview
The John Deere 900HC is a specialized high-clearance farm tractor manufactured between 1986 and 1988, featuring up to 26 inches of rear axle clearance. It is powered by a 25 hp liquid-cooled 3-cylinder diesel engine and utilizes a reliable 8-speed gear transmission for precise 2WD operation.
Ideal Applications
Specialty Crop Management:
With 26 inches of rear axle clearance and adjustable tread widths, this tractor is specifically designed for navigating through tall or sensitive row crops without causing damage.
Implement Operation:
The Category I rear hitch provides an 1,800 lb lift capacity, enabling the tractor to power various implements using its live 540 RPM PTO.
Small-Scale Utility Tasks:
The compact 73-inch wheelbase and 25 hp engine make it an agile choice for general farm utility work requiring an 8-speed manual transmission.
Production
| Description | High-Clearance tractor / Built in Japan / Original price was $13,000 in 1990 |
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| Distributor | John Deere |
| Manufacturer | Yanmar |
Engine
| Engine type | John Deere 1.3L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 8.5 gal (32.2 L) |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.15x3.25 inches (80 x 83 mm) |
| Compression | 21:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 5.8 qts (5.5 L) |
| Description | John Deere 3T80J / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 78.2 ci (1.3 L) |
| Firing order | 1-3-2 |
| Idle RPM | 1900-2600 |
| Oil capacity | 4.7 qts (4.4 L) |
| Power (gross) | 25 hp (18.6 kW) |
| Power (net) | 24 hp (17.9 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 25 hp (18.6 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 24 hp (17.9 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 22 hp (16.4 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
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| Description | Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gear or range. |
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 29.5 qts (27.9 L) |
| Transmission type | 8-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Description | Manual steering / Dry internal expanding shoe brakes / Two-post fixed ROPS. Optional canopy. |
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| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Final drives | bull gear |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2030 psi (140.0 bar) |
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| Pump flow | 3.1 gpm (11.7 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 1800 lbs (816 kg) |
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| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Clutch | dry dual disc |
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| Engine RPM | 540@2260 |
| Rear PTO | live *Two-stage clutch |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 475 |
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| Battery Group | 30H |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 25 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Clearance (front axle) | 23 inches (58 cm) |
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| Clearance (rear axle) | 26 inches (66 cm) |
| Front tread | 42 to 51 inches (106 to 129 cm) |
| Length | 126.2 inches (320 cm) |
| Rear tread | 42 to 58 inches (106 to 147 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 2865 lbs (1299 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 73 inches (185 cm) |
| Width | 55.1 inches (139 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.00-15 |
| Rear tire | 11.2-28 |
| Weight | 2865 lbs (1299 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 73 inches (185 cm) |
| Ag front | 5.00-15 |
| Ag rear | 11.2-28 |
900HC Serial Numbers
| 1986 | 1001 |
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| 1987 | 1710 |
| 1988 | 2127 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 2276 |
| Location: | Serial number plate on the rear of the 900HC, below the PTO shaft. |
John Deere 900HC Height
| Exhaust | 81.1 inches (205 cm) |
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| Hood | 58.6 inches (148 cm) |
| ROPS | 96.6 inches (245 cm) |
References
| Description | Grounds Care & Recreation Products Sales Manual published in 1989, by John Deere / 900HC High Clearance Tractor published in 1986, by John Deere / Operator's Manual 900HC Tractor (OM-M89625) published in 1985 |
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Speeds
| Description | With 11.2x28 R1 rear tires. |
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