Compare/John Deere 3033R vs John Deere 900HC

John Deere 3033R vs John Deere 900HC

Verdict: John Deere 3033R vs John Deere 900HC

The John Deere 3033R 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 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 holds more fuel (47.6 L vs 32.2 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 3033R is the newer design (2014 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

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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 11.2x28 R1 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

helical gearReference

bull gearReference

Distributor

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John DeereReference

Engine

23.7 kWReference

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Displacement

1.6 LReference

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

88 x 90 mmReference

80 x 83 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

5.5 LReference

Oil capacity

25.7 LReference

27.9 LReference

Oil change

200 hReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

ThreeReference

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Rated engine speed

2,600 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

88x90 mmReference

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Compression ratio

19.1:1Reference

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Cooling system

LiquidReference

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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

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

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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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

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Type

power shuttleReference

gearReference

Capacity

25.7 LReference

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Pump flow

32.6 lpmReference

11.7 lpmReference

Total flow

52.6 lpmReference

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Steering flow

20.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

1147 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

997 kgReference

816 kgReference

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

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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PTO (claimed)

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16.4 kWReference

Pressure

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140.0 barReference

Engine RPM

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540@2260Reference

Capacities

Fuel

51.1 LReference

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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

32.2 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

4.3 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

172 cmReference

185 cmReference

Weight

630 kgReference

1299 kgReference

Front tire

7.00-14Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

11.2-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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Ground clearance

30 cmReference

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Front tread

114 cmReference

106 to 129 cmReference

Rear tread

103 cmReference

106 to 147 cmReference

ROPS

182 cmReference

245 cmReference

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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11.2-28Reference

Length

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320 cmReference

Width

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139 cmReference

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

John Deere 3033R attachments

3033R Serial Numbers

Location:

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

Serial number plate on the rear of the 900HC, below the PTO shaft.Reference

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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475Reference

Battery Group

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30HReference

Attachment overview

John Deere 375A Backhoe

Backhoe type

John Deere 385A BackhoeReference

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Transport height

231 cmReference

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Bucket width

40 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

261 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

355 cmReference

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Loading height

198 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

170°Reference

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Bucket force

1701 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1110 kgReference

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John Deere 385A Backhoe

John Deere 3033R Height

Hood

144 cmReference

148 cmReference

Speeds

General

Make & Model

Yanmar® @ 3TNV88C-MJTVReference

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Lubrication

PressurizedReference

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Air cleaner

Dual elementReference

dryReference

Cruise control

trueReference

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Differential lock

YesReference

mechanical rearReference

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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PTO

PTO Power

26.1 hpReference

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Rear PTO Control

Lever and switchReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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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

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

57.8 l/minReference

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Hydraulics Type

Single gearReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,495 psiReference

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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

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Dimensions & weight

Turning radius

2.7 mReference

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Overall weight

1,353.1 kgReference

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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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900HC Serial Numbers

1986

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1001Reference

1987

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1710Reference

1988

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2127Reference

Final

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2276Reference

John Deere 900HC Height

Exhaust

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205 cmReference

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.