Compare/John Deere 3033R vs John Deere 850

John Deere 3033R vs John Deere 850

Verdict: John Deere 3033R vs John Deere 850

The John Deere 3033R 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 2,900 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 3033R is the newer design (2014 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

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John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

25 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

YanmarReference

Four synchronized gears (1-4) in three ranges (A, B, C) with left-hand power shuttle.Reference

With 11.2-24 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

helical gearReference

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Distributor

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John DeereReference

Original price

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$11,000 (1989 )Reference

Steering

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powerReference

Engine

23.7 kWReference

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Displacement

1.6 LReference

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

88 x 90 mmReference

80 x 85 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Emission control

diesel particulate filter (DPF)Reference

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Power

23.7 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

7.0 LReference

5.7 LReference

Oil capacity

25.7 LReference

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Oil change

200 hReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

ThreeReference

3-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,600 rpmReference

2,600Reference

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

88x90 mmReference

3.15x3.35 inchesReference

Compression ratio

19.1:1Reference

21.2:1Reference

Cooling system

LiquidReference

liquid-cooled | 6 qtsReference

Engine (gross)

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18.6 kWReference

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

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

PowrReverserReference

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Transmission Type

Power ShuttleReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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forward and reverse options

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8 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Shuttle PTO (claimed)

18.5 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

18.1 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

25.7 LReference

19.9 LReference

Type

power shuttleReference

gearReference

Capacity

25.7 LReference

19.9 LReference

Pump flow

32.6 lpmReference

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Total flow

52.6 lpmReference

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Steering flow

20.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1147 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

997 kgReference

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Front Hitch

0Reference

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Front lift (at ends)

589 kgReference

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Front lift (at 24"/610mm)

369 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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PTO (claimed)

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16.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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16.6 kWReference

Pressure

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140.0 barReference

Engine RPM

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540@2258Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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15.4 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

51.1 LReference

32.2 LReference

Front axle

4.8 LReference

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Front Axle capacity

1,450.1 kgReference

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Rear Axle capacity

1,850.2 kgReference

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Fuel tank

47.6 LReference

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Crankcase oil volume

4.3 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

172 cmReference

162 cmReference

Weight

630 kgReference

589 kgReference

Front tire

7.00-14Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

9.5-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.00-14. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

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Ground clearance

30 cmReference

34 cmReference

Front tread

114 cmReference

106 to 147 cmReference

Rear tread

103 cmReference

106 to 127 cmReference

ROPS

182 cmReference

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Cab

215 cmReference

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Max front axle

1449 kgReference

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Max rear axle

2000 kgReference

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Ag front

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5.00-15Reference

Ag rear

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11.2-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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23/8.5-12Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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13.6-16Reference

Length

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298 cmReference

Width

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135 cmReference

Height (hood)

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129 cmReference

Max Drawbar

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374 kgReference

John Deere 3033R attachments

3033R Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number plate on right side of tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery size

500 CCAReference

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Alternator size

75 ampReference

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Charging amps

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25Reference

Battery CCA

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570Reference

Battery Group

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BCI 30HReference

Total cold cranking amps

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570Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 375A Backhoe

Backhoe type

John Deere 385A BackhoeReference

John Deere 1550 BackhoeReference

Transport height

231 cmReference

172 cmReference

Bucket width

40 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

261 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

355 cmReference

332 cmReference

Loading height

198 cmReference

166 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

Swing Arc

170°Reference

180°Reference

Bucket force

1701 kgReference

1409 kgReference

Dipperstick force

1110 kgReference

666 kgReference

John Deere 385A Backhoe

John Deere 3033R Height

Hood

144 cmReference

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Speeds

General

Make & Model

Yanmar® @ 3TNV88C-MJTVReference

YanmarReference

Lubrication

PressurizedReference

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Air cleaner

Dual elementReference

paper elementReference

Cruise control

trueReference

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Differential lock

YesReference

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SCV control

Joystick: AvailableReference

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Rollover protective structure

Type\\nFoldableReference

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Platform

One-piece semi flatReference

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Power

Max Power

31.8 hp (2,600 rpm)Reference

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Rated Power

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25 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

26.1 hpReference

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Rear PTO Control

Lever and switchReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 rpmReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Multi-plate wet diskReference

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Steering type

Hydrostatic power steeringReference

manual, powerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

57.8 l/minReference

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Hydraulics Type

Single gearReference

open centerReference

Maximum operating pressure

2,495 psiReference

2,030 psiReference

Remote Valves

6Reference

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Steering & Implements flow

23.5 L/min (34.28 L/min)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 1Reference

Category IReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Turning radius

2.7 mReference

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Overall weight

1,353.1 kgReference

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Overall Height

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129 cmReference

Overall Length

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299 cmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

OptionalReference

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Cab Noise level

80 dBAReference

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Cab Front visibility

360 degreeReference

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Cab Seat equipment

Scissor-linkReference

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Seat Suspension

AvailableReference

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John Deere 850 attachments

850 Serial Number Location

850 Serial Numbers

1978

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1000Reference

1979

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3859Reference

1980

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7389Reference

1981

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11338Reference

1982

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12481Reference

1983

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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

72" Mower deck

Cutting width

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182 cmReference

Overall width

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213 cmReference

John Deere 8A Backhoe

John Deere 1550 Backhoe

Digging depth

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236 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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5.3 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1224 kgReference

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

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.