| Production | |
| Distributor | John Deere |
| Manufacturer | Yanmar |
| High-Clearance tractor | |
| Built in Japan | |
| Original price was $13,000 in 1990 | |
| John Deere 900HC Engine | |
| John Deere 1.3L 3-cyl diesel | |
| Fuel tank | 8.5 gal 32.2 L |
| John Deere 900HC Transmission | |
| 8-speed gear | |
| John Deere 900HC Power | |
| Engine (gross) | 25 hp 18.6 kW |
| Engine (net) | 24 hp 17.9 kW |
| PTO (claimed) | 22 hp 16.4 kW |
| Mechanical | |
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Final drives | bull gear |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Manual steering | |
| Dry internal expanding shoe brakes | |
| Two-post fixed ROPS. Optional canopy. | |
| Photos | |
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| Hydraulics | |
| Type | open center |
| Pressure | 2030 psi 140.0 bar |
| Pump flow | 3.1 gpm 11.7 lpm |
| Tractor hitch | |
| Rear Type | I |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 1800 lbs 816 kg |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO | live *Two-stage clutch |
| Clutch | dry dual disc |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
| Engine RPM | 540@2260 |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase | 73 inches 185 cm |
| Weight | 2865 lbs 1299 kg |
| Front tire | 5.00-15 |
| Rear tire | 11.2-28 |
| 900HC Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | Serial number plate on the rear of the 900HC, below the PTO shaft. |
| 1986 | 1001 |
| 1987 | 1710 |
| 1988 | 2127 |
| Final | 2276 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
| Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging amps | 25 |
| Battery CCA | 475 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Battery Group | 30H |
| References | |
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| Grounds Care & Recreation Products Sales Manual published in 1989, by John Deere | |
| 900HC High Clearance Tractor published in 1986, by John Deere | |
| Operator's Manual 900HC Tractor (OM-M89625) published in 1985 |
| Page information | |
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