John Deere 8650: all source data

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Overview

Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
(no label)Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
(no label)Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
(no label)Original price was $97,562 in 1983
(no label)The 8650 was the middle model of John Deere's 50-series four-wheel drive tractors that were first available in 1982. Efficiency was the advertising focus, noting that these tractors could be used throughout the season, not simply for tillage. The 8650 was able to plant and cultivate 30-inch rows, and perform a variety of field operations with its draft-control hitch and full-power PTO.
Engine
(no label)John Deere 10.1L 6-cyl diesel
Transmission
(no label)16-speed partial power shift
Power
Engine290 hp | 216.3 kW
PTO (claimed)235 hp | 175.2 kW
Drawbar (tested)219.93 hp | 164.0 kW
PTO (tested)238.56 hp | 177.9 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Four-wheel drive
Final drivesinboard planetary
Differential lockelectro-hydraulic front and rear
(no label)Articulated power steering
(no label)Hydraulic wet disc brakes
(no label)Sound-Gard cab with air-conditioning
Capacity
Fuel214 gal | 810.0 L
Hydraulic system37.5 gal | 141.9 L
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center constant-pressure
Capacity37.5 gal | 141.9 L
Valves2 to 4
Pump flow32 gpm | 121.1 lpm
Hitch
Rear TypeIII/IIIN
Controllower-link draft sensing
Rear lift9260 lbs | 4200 kg
Pto
Rear PTOindependent
Clutchhydraulic wet disc
Rear PTO Type1000 (1.75)
Dimensions
Wheelbase125 inches | 317 cm
Weight29320 to 30270 pounds
Front tire18.4-38
Rear tire18.4-38
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps110
Batteries2
Battery CCA975
Battery volts6

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)John Deere
(no label)intercooled turbocharged diesel
(no label)6-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement619 ci | 10.1 L
Bore/Stroke5.12x5.00 inches | 130 x 127 mm
Power290 hp | 216.3 kW
Air cleanerdual paper elements with aspirator
Compression15.2:1
Rated RPM2100
Starter volts12
Oil capacity28 qts | 26.5 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)48 qts | 45.4 L

Transmission

Transmission
TransmissionQuad-Range
Typepartial power shift
Gears16 forward and 6 reverse
ClutchPerma-Clutch hydraulic wet discs
Oil capacity150 qts | 142.0 L
(no label)Tractor must be stopped to select one of four ranges. Clutchless power shift between speeds 1-2 and 3-4 in range. A synchronized shift (using clutch) can be made between 2 and 3 in range.

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front18.4-38
Ag rear18.4-38
Ag front24.5-32
Ag front24.5R32
Ag front30.5-32
Ag front30.5R32
Ag front20.8-34
Ag front23.1-34
Ag front20.8-38
Ag rear24.5-32
Ag rear24.5R32
Ag rear30.5-32
Ag rear30.5R32
Ag rear20.8-34
Ag rear23.1-34
Ag rear20.8-38
Dimensions
Wheelbase125 inches | 317 cm
Length223.5 inches | 567 cm
Shipping weight29320 lbs | 13299 kg
Operating weight30270 lbs | 13730 kg
Front axleStandard axle: 3.938 by 96 inches | 100 by 2438 mm
Front axleLong axle: 3.937 by 118.6 inches | 99 by 3012 mm
Standard axle rear axle (Standard axle)3.938 by 96 inches | 100 by 2438 mm
Long axle rear axle (Long axle)3.937 by 118.6 inches | 99 by 3012 mm
Front tread66 to 129 inches | 167 to 327 cm
Rear tread66 to 129 inches | 167 to 327 cm