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John Deere 650 vs John Deere M

Verdict: John Deere 650 vs John Deere M

The John Deere 650 and the John Deere M are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere M leads on rated power with 18 hp against 17 hp. John Deere M is the lighter machine (1,179 kg vs 1,530 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 1947). In short: choose the John Deere M for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 650 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
John Deere 650 Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere M Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
17 hp
18 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Distributor
John DeereReference
Manufacturer
YanmarReference
John DeereReference
With 9.5-16 rear tires.Reference
With 9-24 rear tires.Reference
Original price
$9,300 (1989 4WD )Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
Steering
powerReference
Total built
45,799Reference
Engine
Engine (gross)
12.7 kWReference
Displacement
0.9 LReference
1.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
80 x 85 mmReference
102 x 102 mmReference
Power (gross)
12.7 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
Pre-heating
therostartReference
Compression
22.5:1Reference
6:1Reference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
1650Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
6Reference
Oil capacity
13.2 LReference
4.7 LReference
Coolant capacity
3.8 LReference
13.2 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.203 mmReference
0.305 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.203 mmReference
0.305 mmReference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
No of Cylinders
2-cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
2,600Reference
Bore and stroke
3.15x3.35 inchesReference
Compression ratio
22.5:1Reference
Cooling system
liquid-cooled inline | 4.0 qtsReference
Fuel tank
37.9 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
13.4 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
14.9 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
13.5 kWReference
Belt (tested)
15.2 kWReference
Firing order
1-2Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.559 mmReference
Belt power (max)
15.2 kWReference
Max power
13.5 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
forward and reverse options
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
10.8 kWReference
Hydraulic system
14.2 LReference
Type
gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Capacity
14.2 LReference
Pressure
140.0 barReference
48.3 barReference
Valves
2Reference
Rear Type
IReference
Control
position controlReference
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
transmissionReference
Clutch
200mm dry discReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
550Reference
Engine RPM
540@2350Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
Total flow
16.1 lpmReference
Oil type
10WReference
Capacities
Fuel
23.5 LReference
Diameter
18 cmReference
RPM
1575Reference
Speed
911.05 meters/minReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
142 cmReference
177 cmReference
Weight
294 kgReference
1179 kgReference
Front tire
5.00-12Reference
4.00x15Reference
Rear tire
9.5-16Reference
8-24Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 6-12. Rear: 9.5-16Reference
Lawn/turf front
23/8.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf rear
31/15.5-15Reference
Length
273 cmReference
279 cmReference
Width
109 cmReference
129 cmReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)
34 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)
26 cmReference
2WD Front tread
83 cmReference
4WD Front tread
86 cmReference
Rear tread
81/88 cmReference
96 to 132 cmReference
2WD Shipping
694 kgReference
4WD Shipping
743 kgReference
Max Drawbar
249 kgReference
Ag front
5.00x15Reference
Ag rear
10-24Reference
Height (hood)
142 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
167 cmReference
Operating weight
1179 kgReference
Ground clearance
53 cmReference
Front tread
96 to 132 cmReference
John Deere 650 attachments
650 Serial Number Location
650 Serial Numbers
1981
1000Reference
1982
3539Reference
1983
6250Reference
1984
10543Reference
1985
15001Reference
1986
19001Reference
1987
22501Reference
1988
24298Reference
Final
25426Reference
55799Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
positiveReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
Battery CCA
370Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
6Reference
Battery Group
BCI 24Reference
Total cold cranking amps
370Reference
Attachment overview
60" Mower deck
Cutting width
152 cmReference
Overall width
184 cmReference
John Deere 7 Backhoe
Backhoe type
John Deere 7 BackhoeReference
Transport height
175 cmReference
Digging depth
228 cmReference
Reach from pivot
289 cmReference
Loading height
177 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
180°Reference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
John Deere 650 Height
2WD Hood
109 cmReference
4WD Hood
113 cmReference
ROPS
186 cmReference
Exhaust
191 cmReference
Speeds
General
Make & Model
YanmarReference
Power
Rated Power
17 hpReference
PTO
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
Front PTO Power
AvailableReference
Hydraulics
Hydraulics Type
open centerReference
Maximum operating pressure
2,030 psiReference
Remote Valves
2Reference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category IReference
Rear Hitch Sensing Type
position controlReference
Dimensions & weight
Overall Length
273.1 cmReference
Front axle clearance
2WD:13.5 inchesReference
Steering & brakes
Steering type
manual, powerReference
Variants
M
utilityReference
MT
row-cropReference
MC
crawlerReference
MI
industrialReference
M Serial Number Location
M Serial Numbers
1947
10001Reference
1948
13734Reference
1949
25604Reference
1950
35659Reference
1951
43525Reference
1952
50580Reference
Links
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
7.6 l/hourReference
Max pull
1056 kgReference

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.

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