Compare/John Deere 1026R vs John Deere 900HC

John Deere 1026R vs John Deere 900HC

Verdict: John Deere 1026R vs John Deere 900HC

The John Deere 1026R and the John Deere 900HC 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 1,299 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 900HC holds more fuel (32.2 L vs 21.2 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 1026R is the newer design (2011 vs 1986). 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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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 11.2x28 R1 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

spur gearReference

bull gearReference

Differential lock

mechanial rearReference

mechanical rearReference

Distributor

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John DeereReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

18.8 kWReference

18.6 kWReference

Engine (net)

17.7 kWReference

17.9 kWReference

Displacement

1.1 LReference

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

74 x 81 mmReference

80 x 83 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

dryReference

Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Compression

23.5:1Reference

21:1Reference

Rated RPM

3200Reference

2600Reference

Operating RPM

1400-3370Reference

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Firing order

1-3-2Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

3.7 LReference

5.5 LReference

Coolant change

2000 hReference

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Oil capacity

12.3 LReference

27.9 LReference

Oil change

200 hReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

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Emissions compliance

Interim Tier IVReference

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Bore and stroke

2.9x3.2 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

23.5:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Interval for engine oil change

200 hrReference

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Interval for engine coolant change

2,000 hrReference

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Power (net)

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17.9 kWReference

Power (gross)

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18.6 kWReference

Idle RPM

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1900-2600Reference

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

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Rear Axle Drive Type

spur gearReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

13.4 kWReference

16.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

12.3 LReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

gearReference

Capacity

12.3 LReference

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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

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Rear lift (at ends)

650 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

308 kgReference

816 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

2100@3200Reference

540@2260Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

2100Reference

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Pump flow

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11.7 lpmReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Capacities

Fuel

21.2 LReference

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Fuel tank

21.2 LReference

32.2 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

2.9 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

145 cmReference

185 cmReference

Weight

654 kgReference

1299 kgReference

Lawn/turf front

18x8.5-10Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

26x12.00-12Reference

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Industrial front

18x8.5-10Reference

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Industrial rear

26x12.00-12Reference

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Length

260 cmReference

320 cmReference

Width

119 cmReference

139 cmReference

Height (hood)

105 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

199 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

31 cmReference

58 cmReference

Front tread

81 cmReference

106 to 129 cmReference

Rear tread

89 cmReference

106 to 147 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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11.2-28Reference

Ag front

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5.00-15Reference

Ag rear

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11.2-28Reference

Shipping weight

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1299 kgReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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66 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

475Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery Group

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30HReference

Attachment overview

Speeds

General

Make & Model

Yanmar @ 3TNV76Reference

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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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PTO

PTO Power

18 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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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

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

6.3 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

Open CenterReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,000 psiReference

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Remote Valves

2 to 3 ValvesReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category Limited IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

3,639.8 cmReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position controlReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

199.6 cmReference

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Overall Length

102.6 (with hitch) inchesReference

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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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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

Lawn/turf - 26x12.00-12Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

89.4 cmReference

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Front Wheel Type

Law/Turf-18x8.5-10Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

81.8 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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900HC Serial Numbers

1986

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1001Reference

1987

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1710Reference

1988

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2127Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate on the rear of the 900HC, below the PTO shaft.Reference

Final

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2276Reference

John Deere 900HC Height

Hood

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148 cmReference

ROPS

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245 cmReference

Exhaust

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205 cmReference

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.