John Deere 900HC

The John Deere 900HC is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 78.2 ci 1.3 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 24 hp / 17.9 kW; Diesel (gross): 25 hp / 18.6 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 2865 lbs 1299 kg.

Overview

	1986 - 1988 High-Clearance tractorYanmar built High-Clearance tractor Yanmar built

Production
Distributor	John Deere
Manufacturer	Yanmar
High-Clearance tractor
Built in Japan
Original price was $13,000 in 1990

John Deere 900HC Engine
John Deere 1.3L 3-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	8.5 gal 32.2 L
Engine details ...

John Deere 900HC Transmission
8-speed gear
Transmission details ...

John Deere 900HC Power
Engine (gross)	25 hp 18.6 kW
Engine (net)	24 hp 17.9 kW
PTO (claimed)	22 hp 16.4 kW

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

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Pressure	2030 psi 140.0 bar
Pump flow	3.1 gpm 11.7 lpm

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

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

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	73 inches 185 cm
Weight	2865 lbs 1299 kg
Front tire	5.00-15
Rear tire	11.2-28
Full dimensions and tires ...

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

References
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

Engine

Engine Detail — 78.2 ci / 1.3 L Diesel

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

Transmission

Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	dry disc
Oil capacity	29.5 qts 27.9 L
Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gear or range.
With 11.2x28 R1 rear tires.

Dimensions

John Deere 900HC Tires
Ag front	5.00-15
Ag rear	11.2-28

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

John Deere 900HC Height
Hood	58.6 inches 148 cm
ROPS	96.6 inches 245 cm
Exhaust	81.1 inches 205 cm