Compare/John Deere 2026R vs John Deere 900HC

John Deere 2026R vs John Deere 900HC

Verdict: John Deere 2026R vs John Deere 900HC

The John Deere 2026R 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 900HC is the lighter machine (1,299 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 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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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 11.2x28 R1 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

spur gearReference

bull gearReference

Differential lock

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

76 x 76 mmReference

80 x 83 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

17.7 kWReference

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Rated Power (gross)

18.8 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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

27.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

3.7 LReference

5.5 LReference

Fuel tank

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32.2 LReference

Power (net)

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17.9 kWReference

Power (gross)

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18.6 kWReference

Compression

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21:1Reference

Idle RPM

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1900-2600Reference

Firing order

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1-3-2Reference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

13.4 kWReference

16.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

14.4 LReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

gearReference

Capacity

14.4 LReference

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Pressure

137.9 barReference

140.0 barReference

Pump flow

14.0 lpmReference

11.7 lpmReference

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

816 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Clutch

wet discReference

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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Engine RPM

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540@2260Reference

Capacities

Fuel

23.8 LReference

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Max capacity

1711 kgReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

160 cmReference

185 cmReference

Weight

1676 to 2028 poundsReference

1299 kgReference

Lawn/turf front

220/55-12Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

280/70-16Reference

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Industrial front

210/65-R12Reference

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Industrial rear

310/70-R16.5Reference

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Length

280 cmReference

320 cmReference

Width

119 cmReference

139 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

236 cmReference

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Height (cab)

200 cmReference

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ROPS

760 kgReference

245 cmReference

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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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 (front axle)

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58 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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66 cmReference

Front tread

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106 to 129 cmReference

Rear tread

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106 to 147 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

25Reference

Battery CCA

500Reference

475Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery Group

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30HReference

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

Exhaust

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205 cmReference

Speeds

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.