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John Deere 2850 vs John Deere 6403

Verdict: John Deere 2850 vs John Deere 6403

The John Deere 2850 and the John Deere 6403 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 6403 leads on rated power with 87 hp against 86 hp. John Deere 2850 is the lighter machine (7,694 kg vs 7,695 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6403 holds more fuel (157.8 L vs 84.0 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 6403 is the newer design (2002 vs 1986). In short: choose the John Deere 6403 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 2850 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
John Deere 2850 Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 6403 Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
86 hp
87 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
With 14.9R38 rear tires.Reference
Three gears (1-3), plus reverse, (R) in three ranges (A-C). Gear shifts are synchronized. Tractor must be stopped to shift range.Reference
Factories
Rosario, ArgentinaReference
Final drives
planetaryReference
inboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
135.9 LReference
157.8 LReference
Engine
64.1 kWReference
76.1 kWReference
Displacement
3.9 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 110 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Power
64.1 kWReference
76.1 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
Rated RPM
2300Reference
2100Reference
Torque
315.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1500Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Starter power
3.0 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
54.3 kWReference
Compression
17:1Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
Oil capacity
12.3 LReference
Coolant capacity
13.5 LReference
Max power
54.3 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
64.7 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hi-LoReference
Top Shaft Synchronized (TSS)Reference
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
9 forward and 3 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
two-speed power shiftReference
partially synchronizedReference
Pressure
190.0 barReference
189.6 barReference
Total flow
43.9 lpmReference
56.8 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Control
positon and draft controlReference
mechanical lower-link draft sensingReference
2WD Rear lift (at ends)
3630 kgReference
4WD Rear lift (at ends)
3999 kgReference
Front Hitch
IIReference
Front lift (at ends)
1630 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
hydraulic cerametallic discReference
305mm cerametalic dry discReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2172Reference
1000@2100Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
Front PTO Type
1000Reference
PTO (claimed)
63.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)
66.7 kWReference
Rear valves
2 or 3Reference
Pump flow
45.8 lpmReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
2189 kgReference
Power at rated PTO speed
65.7 kWReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
226 cmReference
231 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
228 cmReference
230 cmReference
Weight
7694 to 8653 poundsReference
7695 to 8987 poundsReference
Front tire
10.00-16Reference
10.00-16Reference
2WD Rear tire
14.9R38Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 14.9R38Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 12.4R28. Rear: 14.9R38Reference
Length
424 cmReference
Width
206 cmReference
185 cmReference
Height (cab)
268 cmReference
2WD Weight
3489 kgReference
4WD Weight
3925 kgReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)
52 cmReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)
67 cmReference
2WD Front tread
135 to 200 cmReference
149 to 204 cmReference
4WD Front tread
150 to 200 cmReference
151 to 201 cmReference
Rear tread
150 to 199 cmReference
151 to 201 cmReference
Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 13.6-24. Rear: 18.4-34Reference
2WD Length
412 cmReference
4WD Length
414 cmReference
Flanged rear axle
1671 mmReference
2WD ROPS Shipping
3490 kgReference
4WD ROPS Shipping
3687 kgReference
2WD Cab Shipping
3891 kgReference
4WD Cab Shipping
4076 kgReference
4WD ROPS Operating
3969 kgReference
Ballasted
5223 kgReference
Steering wheel
203 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negatveReference
Charging amps
55Reference
65Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
55Reference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Battery CCA
925Reference
Speeds
6403 Serial Number Location
6403 Serial Numbers
2002
1339Reference
2003
1557Reference
2004
2129Reference
2005
2621Reference
2006
3762Reference
2007
5342Reference
John Deere 6403 Height
2WD Hood
173 cmReference
4WD Hood
172 cmReference
ROPS
276 cmReference
Height (Folded ROPS)
206 cmReference
Exhaust
288 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
19.7 l/hourReference

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.

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