Compare/John Deere 40 vs John Deere 650

John Deere 40 vs John Deere 650

Verdict: John Deere 40 vs John Deere 650

The John Deere 40 and the John Deere 650 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. John Deere 650 is the lighter machine (1,530 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 650 is the newer design (1981 vs 1953). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

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John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

17 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

YanmarReference

All-fuel 4-speed standardJune 3 - 10, 1955Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 546 fileReference

With 9.5-16 rear tires.Reference

Total built

18,000Reference

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Distributor

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John DeereReference

Original price

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$9,300 (1989 4WD )Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Steering

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powerReference

Variants

40C

tracked tractorReference

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40H

high-cropReference

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40S

standardReference

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40T

tricycleReference

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40V

specialReference

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40U

utilityReference

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40W

two-row utilityReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

39.7 LReference

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Aux. fuel

3.4 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

12.5 kWReference

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Belt (claimed)

15.8 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

16.2 kWReference

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Belt (tested)

18.1 kWReference

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Displacement

1.6 LReference

0.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 102 mmReference

80 x 85 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

dryReference

Compression

6.5:1Reference

22.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

1850Reference

2600Reference

Firing order

1-2Reference

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Starter volts

6Reference

12Reference

Oil capacity

4.7 LReference

13.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

13.2 LReference

3.8 LReference

Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

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Point gap

0.559 mmReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.305 mmReference

0.203 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

0.305 mmReference

0.203 mmReference

Belt power (max)

15.6 kWReference

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Max power

13.5 kWReference

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Engine (gross)

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12.7 kWReference

Power (gross)

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12.7 kWReference

Pre-heating

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therostartReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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2-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,600Reference

Bore and stroke

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3.15x3.35 inchesReference

Compression ratio

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22.5:1Reference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooled inline | 4.0 qtsReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

200mm dry discReference

forward and reverse options

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8 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO

transmissionReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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10.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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14.2 LReference

Capacity

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14.2 LReference

Pressure

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140.0 barReference

Valves

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2Reference

Control

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position controlReference

Engine RPM

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540@2350Reference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Weight

2900 to 3220 poundsReference

294 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-15Reference

5.00-12Reference

Rear tire

9-24Reference

9.5-16Reference

Ag front

6.00x16Reference

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Ag rear

11-38 (40H)Reference

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Length

291 cmReference

273 cmReference

Height

142 cmReference

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Front tread

99 to 137 cmReference

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Rear tread

98 to 137 cmReference

81/88 cmReference

40S Operating

1315 kgReference

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40T Operating

1460 kgReference

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40S Ballasted

1900 kgReference

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40T Ballasted

2065 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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142 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6-12. Rear: 9.5-16Reference

Lawn/turf front

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23/8.5-12Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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31/15.5-15Reference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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34 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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26 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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83 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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86 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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694 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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743 kgReference

Max Drawbar

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249 kgReference

John Deere 40 attachments

40 Serial Number Location

40 Serial Numbers

1953

60001 (Utility)Reference

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1954

60001 (Hi-Crop)Reference

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1955

60060 (Hi-Crop)Reference

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Links

Capacities

Diameter

23 cmReference

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Width

140 cmReference

109 cmReference

RPM

1267Reference

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Speed

916.23 meters/minReference

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Fuel

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23.5 LReference

Electrical

Ground

positiveReference

negativeReference

Battery volts

6Reference

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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15Reference

Battery CCA

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370Reference

Battery Group

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BCI 24Reference

Total cold cranking amps

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370Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

7.9 l/hourReference

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Max pull

1138 kgReference

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John Deere 650 attachments

650 Serial Number Location

650 Serial Numbers

1981

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1000Reference

1982

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3539Reference

1983

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6250Reference

1984

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10543Reference

1985

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15001Reference

1986

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19001Reference

1987

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22501Reference

1988

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24298Reference

Final

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25426Reference

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

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152 cmReference

Overall width

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184 cmReference

John Deere 7 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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John Deere 7 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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175 cmReference

Digging depth

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228 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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289 cmReference

Loading height

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177 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

John Deere 650 Height

2WD Hood

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109 cmReference

4WD Hood

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113 cmReference

ROPS

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186 cmReference

Exhaust

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191 cmReference

Speeds

General

Make & Model

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YanmarReference

Power

Rated Power

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17 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Front PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,030 psiReference

Remote Valves

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2Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Length

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273.1 cmReference

Front axle clearance

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2WD:13.5 inchesReference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

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manual, powerReference

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.