John Deere 8650

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The John Deere 8650 is a large, articulated 4WD tractor that was part of John Deere's 8050 series, produced between 1982 and 1988 in Waterloo, Iowa, USA. Boasting a 10.1 L, turbocharged, liquid-cooled, six-cylinder diesel engine, it delivers 290 horsepower at 2100 RPM. This powerful engine in combination with its 16-speed partial power shift transmission made it suitable for heavy agricultural tasks. The tractor features hydrostatic power steering, hydraulic wet disc brakes, a comfortable Sound-Gard cab with climate control, and a large fuel capacity of 214 US gallons. With a 4x4 chassis, an articulated steering design, and an operating weight of 30,270 pounds, the John Deere 8650 was designed to perform in a variety of demanding field operations.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility, Four-Wheel Drive

Power Output: 290

Transmission: Partial power shift

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 30270

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 8650 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Excellent

Greater than 94% of similar tractors.

Hitch Capacity

Above Average

Greater than 85% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Above Average

Greater than 73% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: -
Cooling Type: Liquid
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Turbocharged and intercooled
Cylinders: 6
Displacement (ci): 619
Bore (in): 5.12
Stroke (in): 5
Rated RPM: 2100
Power Output (hp): 290

Transmission

Type: Partial power shift
Forward Gears: 16
Reverse Gears: 6
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 223.5
Width (in): -
Height (in): -
Operating Weight (lb): 30270

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Independent (optional)
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 1000
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x4 articulated 4WD
Drive Type: 4WD
Steering Type: Articulated power
Coolant Capacity (qts): 48
Front Tire Diameter (in): 38
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): 38
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Ag
Manufacture - End Year: 1988
Hitch Type: III/IIIN
Hitch Category: -
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): 9260
Operator Station Type: Sound-Gard cab with air-conditioning
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Hydraulic wet disc
Hydraulic System Type: Closed center constant-pressure