Compare/John Deere 790 vs John Deere 946

John Deere 790 vs John Deere 946

Verdict: John Deere 790 vs John Deere 946

The John Deere 790 and the John Deere 946 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 30 hp. John Deere 946 is the lighter machine (1,080 kg vs 1,930 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 790 holds more fuel (23.8 L vs 20.1 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 790 is the newer design (2000 vs 1996). 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

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

30 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

John DeereReference

Manufacturer

YanmarReference

GoldiniReference

With 11.2-24 rear tiresReference

Four gears in three ranges, plus reverse range.Reference

2WD Steering

manualReference

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4WD Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Differential lock

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hydraulic rearReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

22.4 kWReference

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Displacement

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 90 mmReference

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Power (gross)

22.4 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

Compression

18:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2800Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

15.1 LReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

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Bore and stroke

3.23x3.31 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

18.5:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine

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22.4 kWReference

Power

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22.4 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Oil type

Low Viscosity HY-GardReference

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Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

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forward and reverse options

unsynchronized : 8F and 2RReference

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Clutch

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191mm hydraulic discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

19.4 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

15.1 LReference

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Type

unsynchronizedReference

synchronizedReference

Capacity

15.1 LReference

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Pressure

141.3 barReference

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Pump flow

20.4 lpmReference

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Steering flow

15.9 lpmReference

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Steering press.

141.3 barReference

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Rear Type

IReference

INReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

369 kgReference

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Rear PTO

live (two-stage clutch)Reference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000Reference

Mid PTO Type

2100Reference

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Rear lift (at ends)

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1000 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2615Reference

Capacities

Fuel

23.8 LReference

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Front diff.

2.2 LReference

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Fuel tank

23.8 LReference

20.1 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

153 cmReference

151 cmReference

Weight

356 kgReference

1080 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-12Reference

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Rear tire

12.4-16Reference

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Ag front

6.00-12 (early)Reference

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2WD Ag front

5.00-15Reference

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4WD Ag front

7.00-14Reference

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Ag rear

11.2-24Reference

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Lawn/turf front

25x8.50-14Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

13.6-16Reference

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Industrial front

25x8.50-14Reference

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Industrial rear

15.0-19.6Reference

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Length

281 cmReference

274 cmReference

Height (hood)

130 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

208 cmReference

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2WD Weight

875 kgReference

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4WD Weight

954 kgReference

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John Deere 790 attachments

790 Serial Number Location

790 Serial Numbers

1999

LV0790G190001Reference

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2000

LV0790G390001Reference

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2001

LV0790G490001Reference

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2002

LV0790G570001Reference

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2003

LV0790G592446Reference

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2004

LV0790G790001Reference

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2005

LV0790G890001Reference

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2006

LV0790G990001Reference

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2007

LV0790S190001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

20Reference

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Battery CCA

500Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery Group

45Reference

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Total cold cranking amps

500 CCAReference

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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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Cut height

2 to 22 cmReference

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John Deere 7 Backhoe

Backhoe type

John Deere 7 BackhoeReference

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2-Foot flat 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 force

882 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

496 kgReference

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Speeds

General

Make & Model

YanmarReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPSReference

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Country of manufacturer

JapanReference

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Power

Rated Power

30 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Mid PTO

AvailableReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,100 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

independent dry shoeReference

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Steering type

manual | hydrostatic powerReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,050 psiReference

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Steering & Implements flow

4.2 gpm (5.4 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

130 cmReference

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Height Over ROPS

208.3 cmReference

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Overall Length

281.9 cmReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

12.4-16Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

12.4-16 (early), 11.2-24 inchReference

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Front Wheel Type

7.00-14Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

6.00-12Reference

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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.