Compare/John Deere 30A vs John Deere 900HC

John Deere 30A vs John Deere 900HC

Verdict: John Deere 30A vs John Deere 900HC

The John Deere 30A 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 30A is the newer design (2005 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

Distributor

John DeereReference

Manufacturer

GoldiniReference

YanmarReference

air-cooledReference

With 11.2x28 R1 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

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bull gearReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

18.6 kWReference

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Displacement

1.2 LReference

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

95 x 88 mmReference

80 x 83 mmReference

Power

18.6 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

Rated RPM

2800Reference

2600Reference

Torque

67.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

2000Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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32.2 LReference

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

Oil capacity

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27.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

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5.5 LReference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 3 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

mechanical dry discReference

dry discReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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25Reference

Battery CCA

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475Reference

Battery Group

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30HReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

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16.4 kWReference

Type

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gearReference

Pressure

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140.0 barReference

Pump flow

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11.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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816 kgReference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Rear PTO Type

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540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

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540@2260Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

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185 cmReference

Weight

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1299 kgReference

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

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

Front tread

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106 to 129 cmReference

Rear tread

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106 to 147 cmReference

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.