John Deere 8850 Production ended · 4WD
300 hp
Lineage ← Predecessor no record
This model 8850 1982–1988 · 300 hp
Successor → 8960 1989–1993 · 370 hp Power specifications Engine 370 hp unspecified PTO 300 hp claimed PTO, tested 304 hp Drawbar 269.8 hp tested Listed power 370 hp engine basis
Engines fitted to the John Deere 8850 John Deere 15.7L 8-cyl dieselDiesel · 8 cyl 955 ci
Engine details John Deere 15.7L 8-cyl diesel Bore × stroke 5.51 in × 5 in Rated speed 2,100 rpm Rated power 370 hp Compression 15.5:1 Cooling liquid-cooled V8 Transmissions for the John Deere 8850 Quad-Rangepartial power shift 16F / 6R
Transmission notes Quad-Range: 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.
Weight specifications Weight 37,700 lb operating Shipping 37,480 lb
Dimensions specifications Wheelbase 133 in Length 257.8 in
Capacities specifications Fuel tank 240 gal Hydraulic system 45.5 gal
Hydraulics specifications System closed center constant-pressure Pump flow 44 gpm Remote valves 3 to 4
Hitch specifications Rear hitch category 4/4N Control lower-link draft sensing Rear lift capacity 10,250 lb
PTO specifications Rear PTO independent Rear PTO speeds 1000 (1.75) Clutch hydraulic wet disc
Chassis specifications Drive 4WD Steering Articulated power steering Brakes Power wet disc brakes Differential lock electro-hydraulic front and rear Final drives inboard compound planetary Cab Sound-Gard cab with air-conditioning
Tires specifications Front 20.8-38 Rear 20.8-38
Electrical specifications System voltage 12 V Batteries 3 Cold cranking 625 CCA Charging alternator Charging output 110 A Ground negative
Production specifications Price new $122,694 (1983) Factories Waterloo, Iowa, USA Built by John Deere
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The model 8850 was the largest of the four-wheel drive tractors that John Deere unveiled in 1982. Its big V-8 was a departure from John Deere's usual engine design. The 8850 had an available full-power PTO and Load-and-Depth control three-point hitch.