John Deere 2850
The John Deere 2850 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 239 ci 3.9 L engine. The rated power output is 86 hp 64.1 kW. Transmission: Hi-Lo. Operating weight: 7694 to 8653 pounds.
Engine Power
86 hp
64.1 kW
Fuel & Capacities
22.2 gal
84.0 L
Transmission
Hi-Lo
Operating Weight
7694 to 8653 pounds
John Deere 2850 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1986 - 1994
Utility tractor |
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1986 - 1994 | |
Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Factories | Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
Rosario, Argentina | |
John Deere 2850 Engine | |
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John Deere 3.9L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 22.2 gal
84.0 L |
35.9 gal*With optional 35L tank.
135.9 L | |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere 2850 Transmission | |
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16-speed two-speed power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
John Deere 2850 Power | |
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Engine | 86 hp
64.1 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
ROPS. Sound-Gard and CC2 cab optional. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed-center constant presure |
Pressure | 2756 psi
190.0 bar |
Total flow | 11.6 gpm
43.9 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Control | positon and draft control |
2WD Rear lift (at ends) | 8003 lbs
3630 kg |
4WD Rear lift (at ends) | 8818 lbs
3999 kg |
Front Hitch | II |
Front lift (at ends) | 3594 lbs
1630 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Engine RPM | 540@2070 |
1000@2172 | |
Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Front PTO Type | 1000 |
Engine RPM | 1000@2172 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 89.2 inches
226 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 90 inches
228 cm |
Weight | 7694 to 8653 pounds |
Front tire | 10.00-16 |
2WD Rear tire | 14.9R38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging amps | 55 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 55 |
References | |
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Operator's Manual 2650 and 2850 Tractors published in 1992, by John Deere | |
2850 Traktor published in 1986, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 239 ci / 3.9 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere 4239TL |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 239 ci
3.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x4.33 inches
106 x 110 mm |
Power | 86 hp
64.1 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Rated RPM | 2300 |
Torque | 232.3 lb-ft
315.0 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Starter power | 4 hp
3.0 kW |
Transmission
Transmission — Hi-Lo
Transmission | Hi-Lo |
Type | two-speed power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic cerametallic disc |
With 14.9R38 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 2850 Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 14.9R38 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 12.4R28. Rear: 14.9R38 |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 89.2 inches
226 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 90 inches
228 cm |
Length | 167.1 inches
424 cm |
Width | 81.4 inches
206 cm |
Height (cab) | 100.3 inches (low-profile)
254 cm |
105.8 inches (SG2)
268 cm | |
2WD Weight | 7694 lbs
3489 kg |
4WD Weight | 8653 lbs
3925 kg |
4WD Clearance (front axle) | 20.5 inches
52 cm |
2WD Clearance (front axle) | 26.5 inches
67 cm |
2WD Front tread | 53.5 to 79.1 inches
135 to 200 cm |
4WD Front tread | 59.1 to 79.1 inches
150 to 200 cm |
Rear tread | 59.1 to 78.7 inches
150 to 199 cm |
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