John Deere 650

The John Deere 650 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 52.1 ci 0.9 L engine. The rated power output is 17 hp 12.7 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 650 lbs 294 kg.

Engine Power
17 hp 12.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
6.2 gal 23.5 L
Transmission
8 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
650 lbs 294 kg

John Deere 650 Serial Number & Year Decoder

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Overview

John Deere 650 tractor photo
1981 - 1988 50 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorYanmar built
1981 - 1988
50 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built
1981 - 1988
50 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built
Production
Distributor
John Deere
Manufacturer
Yanmar
Compact Utility tractor
Built in Japan
Original price
$6,030 (1983 2WD )
$8,400 (1989 2WD )
$9,300 (1989 4WD )
John Deere 650 Engine
Yanmar 0.9L 2-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
John Deere 650 Transmission
8-speed gear
Transmission details ...
John Deere 650 Power
Engine (gross)
17 hp 12.7 kW
PTO (claimed)
14.5 hp 10.8 kW
Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Differential lock
mechanical rear
Steering
manual
power OptOptional
Differential mechanical dry, internal expanding shoe brakes
Two-post fixed ROPS.
Capacity
Fuel
6.2 gal 23.5 L
Hydraulic system
3.75 gal 14.2 L
Hydraulics
Type
open center
Capacity
3.75 gal 14.2 L
Pressure
2030 psi 140.0 bar
Valves
2 OptOptional
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
I
Control
position control
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
transmission
Clutch
200mm over-running dry disc
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)
Engine RPM
540@2350
Front PTO
independent OptOptional
Clutch
electro-magnetic
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
56.1 inches 142 cm
Weight
1530 to 1640 pounds
Front tire
5.00-12
Rear tire
9.5-16
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
15
Battery CCA
370
Battery volts
12
Battery Group
BCI 24
References
650 references literature
Consumer Products Price List published in 1983, by John Deere
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1983, by John Deere
Powerful Pickups published in 1990, by John Deere
Compact Utility/Utility Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1983, by John Deere
Compact Utility Tractors published in 1981, by John Deere
Compact Utility Diesel Tractors 14.5 to 40 PTO hp published in 1982, by John Deere
Diesel Tractors 14.5 to 60 PTO hp published in 1984, by John Deere
Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive published in 1984, by John Deere

Engine

John Deere 650 tractor photo
1981 - 1988 50 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorYanmar built
1981 - 1988
50 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built
1981 - 1988
50 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built

Engine Detail — 52.1 ci / 0.9 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Yanmar 2T80
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
2-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement
52.1 ci 0.9 L
Bore/Stroke
3.15x3.35 inches 80 x 85 mm
Power (gross)
17 hp 12.7 kW
Air cleaner
dry
Pre-heating
therostart
Compression
22.5:1
Rated RPM
2600
Starter volts
12
Oil capacity
2.5 qts 2.4 L
Coolant capacity
4.0 qts 3.8 L
Intake valve clearance
0.008 inches 0.203 mm
Exhaust valve clearance
0.008 inches 0.203 mm

Transmission

John Deere 650 tractor photo
1981 - 1988 50 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorYanmar built
1981 - 1988
50 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built
1981 - 1988
50 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built

Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse gear

Type
gear
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch
200mm dry disc
Oil capacity
14 qts 13.2 L
Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.
With 9.5-16 rear tires.
650  gear speeds

Dimensions

John Deere 650 tractor photo
1981 - 1988 50 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorYanmar built
1981 - 1988
50 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built
1981 - 1988
50 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built
John Deere 650 Tires
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 5.00-12. Rear: 9.5-16
Front: 6-12. Rear: 9.5-16
Lawn/turf front
23/8.5-12
Lawn/turf rear
31/15.5-15
Dimensions
Wheelbase
56.1 inches 142 cm
Length
107.5 inches 273 cm
Width
43.2 inches 109 cm
2WD Clearance (front axle)
13.5 inches 34 cm
4WD Clearance (front axle)
10.4 inches 26 cm
2WD Front tread
33 inches 83 cm
4WD Front tread
34 inches 86 cm
Rear tread
32/35 inches 81/88 cm
John Deere 650 Weight
2WD Shipping
1530 lbs 694 kg
4WD Shipping
1640 lbs 743 kg
Max Drawbar
550 lbs 249 kg
John Deere 650 Height
2WD Hood
43.1 inches 109 cm
4WD Hood
44.7 inches 113 cm
ROPS
73.4 inches 186 cm
Exhaust
75.2 inches 191 cm

Attachments

John Deere 650 tractor photo
1981 - 1988 50 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorYanmar built
1981 - 1988
50 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built
1981 - 1988
50 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built
Attachment overview
60" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade
John Deere 67 loader
John Deere 60 loader
Backhoe
Advertised attachments included the model 448 tiller and a 54-inch rotary mower.
60" Mower deck
Type
mid-mount John Deere 160
3-blade
Cutting width
60 inches 152 cm
Weight
310 lbs 140 kg
Overall width
72.5 inches 184 cm
John Deere 7 Backhoe
Backhoe type
John Deere 7 Backhoe
Weight
650 lbs 294 kg
Transport height
69 inches 175 cm
Digging depth
90 inches 228 cm
Reach from pivot
114 inches 289 cm
Loading height
70 inches 177 cm
Bucket Rotation
180°
Swing Arc
180°