Compare/John Deere 1026R vs John Deere 850

John Deere 1026R vs John Deere 850

Verdict: John Deere 1026R vs John Deere 850

The John Deere 1026R and the John Deere 850 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 25 hp. John Deere 1026R is the lighter machine (654 kg vs 1,088 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 1026R is the newer design (2011 vs 1978). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

John Deere

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John Deere

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Best match

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Rated power

25 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

YanmarReference

With 26x12.00-12 R4 rear tires.Reference

With 11.2-24 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Differential lock

mechanial rearReference

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Distributor

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John DeereReference

Original price

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$11,000 (1989 )Reference

Steering

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powerReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

18.8 kWReference

18.6 kWReference

Engine (net)

17.7 kWReference

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Displacement

1.1 LReference

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

74 x 81 mmReference

80 x 85 mmReference

Emissions

Interim Tier IVReference

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Rated Power (net)

17.7 kWReference

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Rated Power (gross)

18.8 kWReference

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Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dual stage dryReference

paper elementReference

Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Compression

23.5:1Reference

21.2:1Reference

Rated RPM

3200Reference

2600Reference

Operating RPM

1400-3370Reference

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Firing order

1-3-2Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

3.7 LReference

5.7 LReference

Coolant change

2000 hReference

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Oil capacity

12.3 LReference

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Oil change

200 hReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

3-cylinderReference

Emissions compliance

Interim Tier IVReference

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Bore and stroke

2.9x3.2 inchesReference

3.15x3.35 inchesReference

Compression ratio

23.5:1Reference

21.2:1Reference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

liquid-cooled | 6 qtsReference

Interval for engine oil change

200 hrReference

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Interval for engine coolant change

2,000 hrReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

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14.2 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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13.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

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18.6 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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16.6 kWReference

Max power

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13.3 kWReference

Rated engine speed

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2,600Reference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Oil type

JD Hy-GardReference

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Transmission Type

E-HSTReference

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forward and reverse options

HST - Infinite F and R(2-range)Reference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Rear Axle Drive Type

spur gearReference

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Clutch

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210mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

13.4 kWReference

16.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

12.3 LReference

19.9 LReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

gearReference

Capacity

12.3 LReference

19.9 LReference

Pressure

137.9 barReference

140.0 barReference

Valves

2 to 3Reference

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Total flow

23.8 lpmReference

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Rear Type

Limited IReference

IReference

Control

position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

650 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

308 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

live two-stage clutchReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

2100@3200Reference

540@2258Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

2100Reference

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PTO (tested)

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16.6 kWReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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15.4 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

21.2 LReference

32.2 LReference

Fuel tank

21.2 LReference

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Crankcase oil volume

2.9 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

145 cmReference

162 cmReference

Weight

654 kgReference

589 kgReference

Lawn/turf front

18x8.5-10Reference

23/8.5-12Reference

Lawn/turf rear

26x12.00-12Reference

13.6-16Reference

Industrial front

18x8.5-10Reference

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Industrial rear

26x12.00-12Reference

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Length

260 cmReference

298 cmReference

Width

119 cmReference

135 cmReference

Height (hood)

105 cmReference

129 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

199 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

31 cmReference

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Front tread

81 cmReference

106 to 147 cmReference

Rear tread

89 cmReference

106 to 127 cmReference

Operating

654 kgReference

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Max front axle

611 kgReference

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Max rear axle

714 kgReference

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Front tire

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5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

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9.5-24Reference

Ag front

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5.00-15Reference

Ag rear

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11.2-24Reference

Max Drawbar

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374 kgReference

Ground clearance

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34 cmReference

John Deere 1026R attachments

1026R Serial Number Location

1026R Serial Numbers

2011

110001Reference

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2012

210001Reference

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2013

310001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

40Reference

25Reference

Battery CCA

500Reference

570Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery Group

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BCI 30HReference

Total cold cranking amps

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570Reference

Attachment overview

Speeds

General

Make & Model

Yanmar @ 3TNV76Reference

YanmarReference

Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPS.Reference

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Country of manufacturer

USAReference

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Power

Max Power

25.2 hpReference

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Rated Power

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25 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

18 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,100 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

3,200 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Disc brakesReference

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Steering type

Power SteeringReference

manual, powerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

6.3 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

Open CenterReference

open centerReference

Maximum operating pressure

2,000 psiReference

2,030 psiReference

Remote Valves

2 to 3 ValvesReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category Limited IReference

Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

3,639.8 cmReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

199.6 cmReference

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Overall Length

102.6 (with hitch) inchesReference

299 cmReference

Overall Width

119.9 cmReference

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Front axle clearance

31.2 cmReference

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Overall weight

655 kgReference

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Overall Height

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129 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

Lawn/turf - 26x12.00-12Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

89.4 cmReference

9.5-24, 11.2-24 inchReference

Front Wheel Type

Law/Turf-18x8.5-10Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

81.8 cmReference

5.00-15Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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John Deere 850 attachments

850 Serial Number Location

850 Serial Numbers

1978

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1000Reference

1979

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3859Reference

1980

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7389Reference

1981

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11338Reference

1982

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12481Reference

1983

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14183Reference

1984

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16006Reference

1985

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18001Reference

1986

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22001Reference

1987

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25501Reference

1988

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28337Reference

Final

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30852Reference

72" Mower deck

Cutting width

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182 cmReference

Overall width

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213 cmReference

John Deere 8A Backhoe

Backhoe type

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John Deere 1550 BackhoeReference

John Deere 1550 Backhoe

Transport height

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172 cmReference

Digging depth

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236 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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332 cmReference

Loading height

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166 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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1409 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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666 kgReference

Test results

Fuel use

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5.3 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1224 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.