Compare/John Deere 3032E vs John Deere 900HC

John Deere 3032E vs John Deere 900HC

Verdict: John Deere 3032E vs John Deere 900HC

The John Deere 3032E 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 3032E is the lighter machine (986 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 28.5 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 3032E is the newer design (2008 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

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John Deere

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

25 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

YanmarReference

Mechanically-controlled two-range hydrostatic transmission. Tractor must be stopped before shifting ranges.Reference

With 11.2x28 R1 rear tires.Reference

Original price

$18,953 (2016 )Reference

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Distributor

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John DeereReference

Final drives

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bull gearReference

Engine

23.1 kWReference

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Displacement

1.6 LReference

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 90 mmReference

80 x 83 mmReference

Power

23.1 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dry typeReference

dryReference

Compression

19:1Reference

21:1Reference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

2600Reference

Torque

108.5 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1680Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

1.4 kWReference

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Coolant capacity

4.2 LReference

5.5 LReference

Oil capacity

20.8 LReference

27.9 LReference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

ThreeReference

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Rated engine speed

2,500 rpmReference

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Emissions compliance

Final Tier 4Reference

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Cylinder liners

Cast-in-blockReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

87 NmReference

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Injection pump type

High pressure common rail direct injectionReference

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Aspiration

NaturalReference

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Bore and stroke

88 x 90 mmReference

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Compression ratio

19.1:1Reference

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Cooling system

Water pumpReference

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Engine (gross)

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18.6 kWReference

Engine (net)

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17.9 kWReference

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

Firing order

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1-3-2Reference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Clutch

Wet diskReference

dry discReference

Gear Shift Location

Left-hand sideReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

18.6 kWReference

16.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

20.8 LReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

gearReference

Capacity

20.8 LReference

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Pressure

172.4 barReference

140.0 barReference

Pump flow

20.1 lpmReference

11.7 lpmReference

Total flow

35.2 lpmReference

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Steering flow

15.1 lpmReference

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Steering press.

103.4 barReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

615 kgReference

816 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

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540@2260Reference

Capacities

Fuel

24.2 LReference

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Front Axle capacity

798.3 kgReference

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Rear Axle capacity

1,197.5 kgReference

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Fuel tank

28.5 LReference

32.2 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

4.5 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

152 cmReference

185 cmReference

Weight

986 kgReference

1299 kgReference

Front tire

7.00-14Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

11.2-28Reference

Ag front

7.00-14Reference

5.00-15Reference

Ag rear

11.2-24Reference

11.2-28Reference

Lawn/turf front

27x8.5-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

41x14.0-20Reference

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Industrial front

25x8.5-14Reference

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Industrial rear

15.00-19.5Reference

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Length

281 cmReference

320 cmReference

Width

147 cmReference

139 cmReference

Height (hood)

129 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

209 cmReference

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Operating weight

986 kgReference

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Max weight

2000 kgReference

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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

John Deere 3032E attachments

3032E Serial Number Location

3032E Serial Numbers

2009

3032E140001 (no loader)Reference

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2010

3032E240001 (no loader)Reference

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2011

3032ExBHxxxxxxReference

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2012

3032ExCHxxxxxxReference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

40Reference

25Reference

Battery CCA

500Reference

475Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery Group

22NFReference

30HReference

Battery size

500 CCAReference

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Alternator size

55 ampReference

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Attachment overview

General

Make & Model

Yanmar @ 3TNV88C-NJTReference

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Lubrication

PressurizedReference

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Cruise control

OptionalReference

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Differential lock

YesReference

mechanical rearReference

SCV control

Joystick: AvailableReference

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Rollover protective structure

Type\\nFoldable\\nASABE S478Reference

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Platform

Semi-flatReference

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Power

Max Power

31.2 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

25 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO Control

IndependentReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 rpmReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Wet discReference

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Steering type

Power steeringReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

35.2 l/minReference

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Hydraulics Type

Dual gearReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,500 psiReference

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Remote Valves

twoReference

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Steering & Implements flow

15 L/min (20.2 L/min)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

3-Point | Category 1Reference

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Dimensions & weight

Ground Clearance

36.3 cmReference

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Turning radius

2.9 mReference

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Overall weight

1,007.9 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

Farm - 11.2-24\\nTurf - 41x14-20\\nR4 - 15-19.5\\nR4 - 43x16-20Reference

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Front Wheel Type

Farm - 7-14\\nTurf - 27x8.5-15\\nR4 - 25x8.5-14\\nR4 - 27x8.5-15Reference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

OptionalReference

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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

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.