Production | |
Distributor | John Deere |
Manufacturer | Yanmar |
High-Clearance tractor | |
Built in Japan | |
Original price was $13,000 in 1990 |
John Deere 900HC Engine | |
John Deere 1.3L 3-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 8.5 gal 32.2 L |
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John Deere 900HC Transmission | |
8-speed gear | |
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John Deere 900HC Power | |
Engine (gross) | 25 hp 18.6 kW |
Engine (net) | 24 hp 17.9 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 22 hp 16.4 kW |
Mechanical | |
Two-wheel drive | |
Final drives | bull gear |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Manual steering | |
Dry internal expanding shoe brakes | |
Two-post fixed ROPS. Optional canopy. |
Photos | |
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Hydraulics | |
Type | open center |
Pressure | 2030 psi 140.0 bar |
Pump flow | 3.1 gpm 11.7 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
Rear Type | I |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 1800 lbs 816 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
Rear PTO | live *Two-stage clutch |
Clutch | dry dual disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2260 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
Wheelbase | 73 inches 185 cm |
Weight | 2865 lbs 1299 kg |
Front tire | 5.00-15 |
Rear tire | 11.2-28 |
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900HC Serial Numbers | |
Location: | Serial number plate on the rear of the 900HC, below the PTO shaft. |
1986 | 1001 |
1987 | 1710 |
1988 | 2127 |
Final | 2276 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Electrical | |
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 |
Page information | |
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