John Deere 650

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere 650 is a small utility tractor that was made from 1981 to 1989. It's a 2WD tractor with a manual steering system, which means it's easy to control. The tractor has a gear shift transmission with 8 forward gears and 2 reverse gears, giving the driver plenty of options for different tasks.

Under the hood, the John Deere 650 has a Yanmar diesel engine with 2 cylinders. The engine is liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated, which means it doesn't use a turbocharger. It produces 17 horsepower, which is on the lower end compared to other tractors. The tractor weighs 1,530 pounds, making it lightweight and easy to move around. It has a three-point hitch at the back for attaching tools and equipment.

This tractor is designed for open-air use, with a two-post roll-over protection system (ROPS) for safety. It has agricultural tires and can be fitted with different tire options for various tasks. The John Deere 650 also comes with an optional PTO (Power Take-Off) system, which can run at 540 rpm. It's a good choice for small farms or properties that need a reliable, simple tractor for light work.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 17 hp (12.7 kW)

Transmission: Gear shift with dry disk clutch

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 1530 lb (694 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 650 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the John Deere 650 is Poor. It is greater than 6% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

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Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the John Deere 650 is Poor. It is greater than 7% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the John Deere 650 is Poor. It is greater than 4% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the John Deere 650 is Above Average. It is greater than 78% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Yanmar
Model
2T80UJ
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Natural aspirated
Cylinders
2
Displacement
52 ci (0.9 L)
Bore
3.15 in (80.0 mm)
Stroke
3.35 in (85.1 mm)
Rated RPM
2600
Power Output
17 hp (12.7 kW)

Transmission

Type
Gear shift with dry disk clutch
Forward Gears
8
Reverse Gears
2

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual
Brake Type
Differential mechanical dry, internal expanding shoe