John Deere 990
The John Deere 990 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 121.7 ci 2.0 L engine. The rated power output is 38.5 hp 28.7 kW. Transmission: Collar Shift. Operating weight: 1260 lbs 571 kg.
Engine Power
38.5 hp
28.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
8.5 gal
32.2 L
Transmission
Collar Shift
Operating Weight
1260 lbs
571 kg
John Deere 990 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 2000 - 2007
Compact Utility tractor |
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2000 - 2007 | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Compact Utility tractor | |
John Deere 990 Engine | |
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Yanmar 2.0L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 990 Transmission | |
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9-speed partially synchronized | |
Transmission details ... |
John Deere 990 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 40.4 hp
30.1 kW |
Engine (net) | 38.5 hp
28.7 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 35 hp
26.1 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Steering | power |
Wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 8.5 gal
32.2 L |
Hydraulic system | 5.5 gal
20.8 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 5.5 gal
20.8 L |
Pressure | 2262 psi
156.0 bar |
Pump flow | 8.5 gpm
32.2 lpm |
Total flow | 13 gpm
49.2 lpm |
Steering flow | 4.5 gpm
17.0 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 1,573 lbs
713 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live (two-stage clutch) |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 68.9 inches
175 cm |
Weight | 2594 to 3175 pounds |
Front tire | 6.5-16 |
2WD Rear tire | 14.9-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 20 |
Battery CCA | 650 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 2001, by John Deere | |
Commercial & Consumer Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 2007, by John Deere | |
4000 Series Product Information Handbook published in 2000, by John Deere | |
4000 TEN Series Product Information Handbook published in 2003, by John Deere | |
990 Advantage Series Utility Tractor published in 2000, by Kioti | |
Commercial & Consumer Equipment Purchase Guide published in 2005, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 121.7 ci / 2.0 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Yanmar 4TNE84 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 121.7 ci
2.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.31x3.54 inches
84 x 90 mm |
Power (net) | 38.5 hp
28.7 kW |
Power (gross) | 40.4 hp
30.1 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Compression | 18:1 |
Rated RPM | 2700 |
Idle RPM | 925-2875 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Starter power | 2.7 hp
2.0 kW |
Oil capacity | 5.6 qts
5.3 L |
Coolant capacity | 6.1 qts
5.8 L |
Transmission
Transmission — Collar Shift
Transmission | Collar Shift |
Type | partially synchronized |
Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
Oil capacity | 22 qts
20.8 L |
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse in three ranges (A-C). Gears may be shifting on the move by using the clutch. The tractor must be stopped to shift ranges. | |
With 14.9-24 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 990 Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6.5-16. Rear: 14.9-24 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 8-16. Rear: 14.9-24 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 68.9 inches
175 cm |
Length | 123 inches
312 cm |
Height (hood) | 54 inches
137 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 84.2 inches
213 cm |
2WD Front tread | 48.2 inches
122 cm |
4WD Front tread | 53.6 inches
136 cm |
Rear tread | 46.2 inches
117 cm |
John Deere 990 Weight | |
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2WD | 2594 lbs
1176 kg |
4WD | 3175 lbs
1440 kg |
Max Drawbar | 825 lbs
374 kg |
Max front axle | 5513 lbs
2500 kg |
Max rear axle | 5292 lbs
2400 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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Front-end loader | |
Backhoe |
John Deere 8B Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | John Deere 8B Backhoe |
Weight | 1260 lbs
571 kg |
Transport height | 81 inches
205 cm |
Bucket width | 12 inches
30 cm |
18 inches
45 cm | |
24 inches
60 cm | |
36 inches
91 cm | |
Digging depth | 102 inches
259 cm |
Reach from pivot | 133 inches
337 cm |
Loading height | 82 inches
208 cm |
Bucket Rotation | 180° |
Swing Arc | 180° |
Bucket force | 2213 lbs
1003 kg |
Dipperstick force | 2213 lbs
1003 kg |
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