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John Deere 650 vs John Deere MC

Verdict: John Deere 650 vs John Deere MC

The John Deere 650 and the John Deere MC 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 4,000 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 1949). 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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Best match

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John Deere

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

17 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

John DeereReference

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Manufacturer

YanmarReference

John DeereReference

With 9.5-16 rear tires.Reference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Original price

$9,300 (1989 4WD )Reference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

powerReference

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Total built

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10,509Reference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

12.7 kWReference

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Displacement

0.9 LReference

1.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

80 x 85 mmReference

102 x 102 mmReference

Power (gross)

12.7 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

oil bathReference

Pre-heating

therostartReference

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Compression

22.5:1Reference

6:1Reference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

1650Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

6Reference

Oil capacity

13.2 LReference

7.1 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

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No of Cylinders

2-cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,600Reference

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Bore and stroke

3.15x3.35 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

22.5:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooled inline | 4.0 qtsReference

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Plows

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3 (12-inch)Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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13.0 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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15.8 kWReference

Firing order

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1-2Reference

Sparkplug gap

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0.635 mmReference

Belt power (max)

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15.8 kWReference

Max power

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13.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

forward and reverse options

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

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Oil type

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SAE90Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

10.8 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

14.2 LReference

10.4 LReference

Type

gearReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Capacity

14.2 LReference

10.4 LReference

Pressure

140.0 barReference

41.4 barReference

Valves

2Reference

1Reference

Rear Type

IReference

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Control

position controlReference

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Rear PTO

transmissionReference

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Clutch

200mm dry discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

550Reference

Engine RPM

540@2350Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Pump flow

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16.1 lpmReference

Capacities

Fuel

23.5 LReference

34.1 LReference

Diameter

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18 cmReference

RPM

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1575Reference

Speed

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944.88 meters/minReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

142 cmReference

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Weight

294 kgReference

1882 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-12Reference

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Rear tire

9.5-16Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

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Lawn/turf front

23/8.5-12Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

31/15.5-15Reference

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Length

273 cmReference

259 cmReference

Width

109 cmReference

170 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

34 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

26 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

83 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

86 cmReference

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Rear tread

81/88 cmReference

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2WD Shipping

694 kgReference

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4WD Shipping

743 kgReference

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Max Drawbar

249 kgReference

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Height

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162 cmReference

Shipping weight

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1814 kgReference

Ground clearance

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35 cmReference

Gauge

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91 to 116 cmReference

John Deere 650 attachments

650 Serial Number Location

650 Serial Numbers

1981

1000Reference

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1982

3539Reference

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1983

6250Reference

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1984

10543Reference

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1985

15001Reference

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1986

19001Reference

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1987

22501Reference

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1988

24298Reference

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Final

25426Reference

20509Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

positiveReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

generatorReference

Charging amps

15Reference

10Reference

Battery CCA

370Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Battery Group

BCI 24Reference

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Total cold cranking amps

370Reference

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Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

152 cmReference

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Overall width

184 cmReference

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John Deere 7 Backhoe

Backhoe type

John Deere 7 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

175 cmReference

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Digging depth

228 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

289 cmReference

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Loading height

177 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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John Deere 650 Height

2WD Hood

109 cmReference

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4WD Hood

113 cmReference

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ROPS

186 cmReference

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Exhaust

191 cmReference

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Speeds

General

Make & Model

YanmarReference

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Power

Rated Power

17 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Front PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,030 psiReference

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Remote Valves

2Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position controlReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Length

273.1 cmReference

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Front axle clearance

2WD:13.5 inchesReference

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Steering & brakes

Steering type

manual, powerReference

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Variants

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utilityReference

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row-cropReference

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crawlerReference

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industrialReference

MC Serial Numbers

1949

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10001Reference

1950

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11093Reference

1951

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13374Reference

1952

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15341Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate located on the lower part of dash.Reference

John Deere MC Tracks

Length on ground

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35 cmReference

Area on ground

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0.2 m²Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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7.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1916 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.