Compare/John Deere 2026R vs John Deere 850

John Deere 2026R vs John Deere 850

Verdict: John Deere 2026R vs John Deere 850

The John Deere 2026R 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 850 is the lighter machine (1,088 kg vs 1,676 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 2026R is the newer design (2016 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

25 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

YanmarReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 11.2-24 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Distributor

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John DeereReference

Original price

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$11,000 (1989 )Reference

Steering

—

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

76 x 76 mmReference

80 x 85 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

17.7 kWReference

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Rated Power (gross)

18.8 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

paper elementReference

Rated RPM

3200Reference

2600Reference

Torque

63.7 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1900Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

2.7 LReference

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Coolant capacity

3.7 LReference

5.7 LReference

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

Compression

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21.2:1Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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16.6 kWReference

Max power

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13.3 kWReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,600Reference

Bore and stroke

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3.15x3.35 inchesReference

Compression ratio

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21.2:1Reference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooled | 6 qtsReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

forward and reverse options

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8 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

13.4 kWReference

16.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

14.4 LReference

19.9 LReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

gearReference

Capacity

14.4 LReference

19.9 LReference

Pressure

137.9 barReference

140.0 barReference

Pump flow

14.0 lpmReference

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Total flow

28.0 lpmReference

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Steering flow

14.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

560 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

400 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

live two-stage clutchReference

Clutch

wet discReference

210mm dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

2100Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Front PTO Type

2100Reference

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PTO (tested)

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16.6 kWReference

Control

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position controlReference

Engine RPM

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540@2258Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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15.4 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

23.8 LReference

32.2 LReference

Max capacity

1711 kgReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

160 cmReference

162 cmReference

Weight

1676 to 2028 poundsReference

589 kgReference

Lawn/turf front

220/55-12Reference

23/8.5-12Reference

Lawn/turf rear

280/70-16Reference

13.6-16Reference

Industrial front

210/65-R12Reference

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Industrial rear

310/70-R16.5Reference

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Length

280 cmReference

298 cmReference

Width

119 cmReference

135 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

236 cmReference

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Height (cab)

200 cmReference

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ROPS

760 kgReference

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Cab

919 kgReference

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Max front axle

611 kgReference

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Max rear axle

1099 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

Height (hood)

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129 cmReference

Max Drawbar

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374 kgReference

Ground clearance

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34 cmReference

Front tread

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106 to 147 cmReference

Rear tread

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106 to 127 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

25Reference

Battery CCA

500Reference

570Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery Group

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BCI 30HReference

Total cold cranking amps

—

570Reference

John Deere 850 attachments

850 Serial Number Location

850 Serial Numbers

1978

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1000Reference

1979

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3859Reference

1980

—

7389Reference

1981

—

11338Reference

1982

—

12481Reference

1983

—

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

Attachment overview

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

Speeds

General

Make & Model

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YanmarReference

Power

Rated Power

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25 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,030 psiReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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129 cmReference

Overall Length

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299 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

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9.5-24, 11.2-24 inchReference

Front Wheel tread range

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5.00-15Reference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

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manual, powerReference

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.