John Deere 900HC

Production ended · 2WD

PTO power · claimed

22 hp

Weight
2,865 lb
Engines
1 Diesel
Built
no record
Price new · 1990
$13,000

Power

Power specifications
Engine25 hp gross
PTO22 hp claimed
Drawbarno record
Listed power25 hp engine basis

Engines

Engines fitted to the John Deere 900HC
John Deere 1.3L 3-cyl dieselDiesel · 3 cyl78 ci
Engine details
John Deere 1.3L 3-cyl diesel
Bore × stroke
3.15 in × 3.25 in
Rated speed
2,600 rpm
Rated power
25 hp
Compression
21:1
Cooling
liquid-cooled inline
Firing order
1-3-2

Transmissions

Transmissions for the John Deere 900HC
8-speed geargear8F / 2R
Transmission notes

8-speed gear: Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gear or range.

Weight

Weight specifications
Weight2,865 lb shipping
Shipping2,865 lb

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Wheelbase73 in
Length126.2 in
Width55.1 in
Height96.6 in unspecified
Front axle clearance23 in
Rear axle clearance26 in
Front tread, narrowest42 in
Front tread, widest51 in
Rear tread, narrowest42 in
Rear tread, widest58 in

Capacities

Capacities specifications
Fuel tank8.5 gal

Hydraulics

Hydraulics specifications
Systemopen center
Pump flow3.1 gpm
Pressure2,030 psi

Hitch

Hitch specifications
Rear hitch categoryI
Rear lift capacityno record
Rear lift at 24 in (610 mm)1,800 lb

PTO

PTO specifications
Rear PTOlive
Rear PTO speeds540 (1.375)
Clutchdry dual disc
Engine rpm at PTO speed540@2260

Chassis

Chassis specifications
Drive2WD
SteeringManual steering
BrakesDry internal expanding shoe brakes
Differential lockmechanical rear
Final drivesbull gear
CabTwo-post fixed ROPS. Optional canopy

Tires

Tires specifications
Front5.00-15
Rear11.2-28

Electrical

Electrical specifications
System voltage12 V
Cold cranking475 CCA
Chargingalternator
Charging output25 A
Groundnegative

Production

Production specifications
Price new$13,000 (1990)
FactoriesJapan
Built byYanmar

Serial numbers

Serial number plate on the rear of the 900HC, below the PTO shaft.

First serial number by year
YearFirst serial
19861001
19871710
19882127
Final2276

Literature

  • Grounds Care & Recreation Products Sales Manual John Deere, 1989
  • 900HC High Clearance Tractor John Deere, 1986
  • Operator's Manual 900HC Tractor (OM-M89625) 1985