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 rated power output is 24 hp 17.9 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 2865 lbs 1299 kg.
Engine Power
24 hp
17.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
8.5 gal
32.2 L
Transmission
8 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
2865 lbs
1299 kg
John Deere 900HC Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
![]() | 1986 - 1988
High-Clearance tractorYanmar built |
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1986 - 1988 | |
High-Clearance tractor | |
Yanmar built | |
1986 - 1988 | |
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High-Clearance tractor | |
Yanmar built |
Production | |
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Distributor | John Deere |
Manufacturer | Yanmar |
High-Clearance tractor | |
Built in Japan | |
Original price was $13,000 in 1990 | |
John Deere 900HC Engine | |
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John Deere 1.3L 3-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 8.5 gal
32.2 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere 900HC Transmission | |
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8-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
John Deere 900HC Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 25 hp
18.6 kW |
Engine (net) | 24 hp
17.9 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 22 hp
16.4 kW |
Mechanical | |
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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 | |
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Type | open center |
Pressure | 2030 psi
140.0 bar |
Pump flow | 3.1 gpm
11.7 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 1800 lbs
816 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live *Two-stage clutch |
Clutch | dry dual disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2260 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 25 |
Battery CCA | 475 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery Group | 30H |
References | |
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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
![]() | 1986 - 1988
High-Clearance tractorYanmar built |
|---|---|
1986 - 1988 | |
High-Clearance tractor | |
Yanmar built | |
1986 - 1988 | |
|---|---|
High-Clearance tractor | |
Yanmar built |
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
![]() | 1986 - 1988
High-Clearance tractorYanmar built |
|---|---|
1986 - 1988 | |
High-Clearance tractor | |
Yanmar built | |
1986 - 1988 | |
|---|---|
High-Clearance tractor | |
Yanmar built |
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. | |
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Dimensions
![]() | 1986 - 1988
High-Clearance tractorYanmar built |
|---|---|
1986 - 1988 | |
High-Clearance tractor | |
Yanmar built | |
1986 - 1988 | |
|---|---|
High-Clearance tractor | |
Yanmar built |
John Deere 900HC Tires | |
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Ag front | 5.00-15 |
Ag rear | 11.2-28 |
Dimensions | |
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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 | |
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Hood | 58.6 inches
148 cm |
ROPS | 96.6 inches
245 cm |
Exhaust | 81.1 inches
205 cm |
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