The John Deere 900HC is a 2WD high-clearance tractor manufactured by John Deere in from 1986 to 1988. The John Deere 900HC is equipped with a 1.3 L (78.2 cu·in) three-cylinder diesel engine and a transmission with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears.
The JD 900HC high-clearance tractor used the John Deere engine. It is a 1.3 L, 1,281 cm2, (78.2 cu·in) three-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine with 80.0 mm (3.15 in) of the cylinder bore and 83.0 mm (3.27 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 21.0:1. This engine produced 25.3 PS (18.6 kW; 25.0 HP) at 2,600 rpm of output power.
The John Deere 900HC is equipped with manual steering, dry internal expanding shoe brakes, Two-post ROPS and 32.2 liters (8.5 US gal.; 7.1 Imp. gal) fuel tank.
John Deere 900HC Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | John Deere 900HC |
| Length | 3,200 mm (126 in) |
| Width | 1,390 mm (54.7 in) |
| Height (ROPS) | 2,450 mm (96.5 in) |
| Wheel base | 1,850 mm (72.8 in) |
| Ground clearance (front axle) | 580 mm (22.8 in) |
| Weight (shipping) | 1,300 kg (2,866 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 32.2 liters (8.5 US gal.; 7.1 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | 12V |
| Cabin type | Two-post ROPS |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | John Deere |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Displacement | 1.3 L, 1,281 cm2, (78.2 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 80.0 mm X 83.0 mm (3.15 in X 3.27 in) |
| Compression ratio | 21.0:1 |
| Horsepower | 25.3 PS (18.6 kW; 25.0 HP) at 2,600 rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity: | 4.7 L (5 US. qt, 4.1 Imp. qt.) |
| Coolant capacity: | 5.5 L (5.8 US. qt, 4.8 Imp. qt.) |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD |
| Steering type | Manual |
| Brakes | Dry internal expanding shoe |
| Differential lock | Foot-operated |
| Transmission model | – |
| Transmission type | – |
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 18.0 kmh (11.2 mph) Reverse: 8.3 kmh (5.2 mph) |
| Transmission oil capacity | 27.9 L (7.4 US. gal, 6.1 Imp. gal.) |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Ag: 5.00-15 |
| Rear tires | Ag: 11.2-28 |
| Three-Point Hitch | |
| Category | I |
| Control type | – |
| Lift capacity (at 610 mm/24 in) | 816 kg (1,800 lbs) |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Rear PTO type | Live with dry dual state clutch |
| Rear PTO speed | 540 rpm |
| Hydraulic system | |
| Hydraulic type | Open center |
| Pressure | 140.0 psi (9.7 bar) |
| Total flow | 3.1 gpm (11.7 lpm) |