John Deere 850


John Deere 850 tractor photo
1978 - 1989
50 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built
Series map:
750
850
950
20.0hp
25.0hp
31.0hp
Production
DistributorJohn Deere
ManufacturerYanmar
Compact Utility tractor
Built in Japan
Original price$7,670 (1983 )
$11,000 (1989 )
John Deere 850 Power
Engine (gross)25 hp
18.6 kW
Drawbar (claimed)19 hp
14.2 kW
PTO (claimed)22 hp
16.4 kW
Drawbar (tested)17.77 hp
13.3 kW
PTO (tested)22.27 hp
16.6 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
 power OptOptional
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes
Two-post ROPS.
Capacity
Fuel8.5 gal
32.2 L
Hydraulic system4.75 gal
18.0 L
 5.25 gal*After 1984
19.9 L
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Capacity4.75 gal
18.0 L
 5.25 gal*After 1984
19.9 L
Pressure2030 psi
140.0 bar
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeI
Controlposition control
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOtransmission *Early models, through the 1983 model year.
 live two-stage clutch *Introduced in 1984, tractor serial number 16001.
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)
Engine RPM540@2258
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase64 inches
162 cm
Weight2400 lbs
1088 kg
Front tire5.00-15
Rear tire9.5-24
Full dimensions and tires ...
John Deere 850 attachments
72" mid-mount mower deck
snowblower
blade
front-end loader
backhoe
Attachment details ...
850 Serial Number Location
John Deere 850 serial number location
Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere 850, below the PTO shaft.
850 Serial Numbers
19781000
19793859
19807389
198111338
198212481
198314183
198416006
198518001
198622001
198725501
198828337
Final30852

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps25
Battery CCA570
Battery volts12
Battery GroupBCI 30H
References
850 references literature
Introducing the John Deere lawn and garden line for 1979
Consumer Products Price List published in 1983, by John Deere
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1983, by John Deere
Compact Utility/Utility Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1983, by John Deere
John Deere 850 and 950 tractors published in 1978
Operator's Manual 850 and 950 Tractors (OMR68993) published in 1978
John Deere tractors 22 to 50 HP published in 1980
Compact Utility Diesel Tractors 14.5 to 40 PTO hp published in 1982, by John Deere
Diesel Tractors 14.5 to 60 PTO hp published in 1984, by John Deere
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