John Deere 850

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The John Deere 850 is a 2WD or 4WD compact utility tractor from the 50 Compact series. This tractor was manufactured by Yanmar for John Deere from 1978 to 1989. The JD 850 is equipped with a 1.3 L three-cylinder diesel engine and gear type transmission with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears and a dry disc clutch. It offers manual steering with an option for power steering, differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes, and an open operator station with two-post ROPS. This model has a 32.2-liter (8.5 US gal; 7.1 Imp gal) fuel tank capacity and is compatible with a wide range of attachments, making it versatile for various agricultural tasks.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 25

Transmission: Gear

Operating Weight: 2400

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 850 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Below Average

Greater than 18% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Below Average

Greater than 19% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: Yanmar
Model: 3T80-J
Cooling Type: Liquid
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Natural Aspirated
Cylinders: 3
Displacement (ci): 78
Bore (in): 3.15
Stroke (in): 3.35
Rated RPM: 2600
Power Output (hp): 25

Transmission

Type: Gear
Forward Gears: 8
Reverse Gears: 2
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 117.3
Width (in): 53.1
Height (in): 50.8
Operating Weight (lb): 2400

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Transmission or live two-stage clutch
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 2WD or 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type: -
Steering Type: Manual
Coolant Capacity (qts): 6
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: -
Manufacture - End Year: 1989
Hitch Type: Three-Point Hitch
Hitch Category: I
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: Open operator station with two-post ROPS
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Differential mechanical expanding shoe
Hydraulic System Type: Open center