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John Deere 844 vs John Deere 850B

Verdict: John Deere 844 vs John Deere 850B

The John Deere 844 and the John Deere 850B are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 844 leads on rated power with 290 hp against 175 hp. John Deere 844 is the lighter machine (23,755 kg vs 37,515 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 850B is the newer design (1985 vs 1978). In short: choose the John Deere 844 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 850B 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 844 Industrial Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Clear
John Deere 850B Industrial Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
290 hp
175 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Drive
crawlerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
378.5 LReference
Engine (gross)
216.3 kWReference
130.5 kWReference
Engine (net)
193.9 kWReference
123.0 kWReference
Displacement
15.7 LReference
7.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
140 x 127 mmReference
116 x 121 mmReference
Power (net)
193.9 kWReference
123.0 kWReference
Power (gross)
216.3 kWReference
130.5 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
1800Reference
Torque
1163.4 NmReference
783.8 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
1200Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
24Reference
24Reference
Oil capacity
38.8 LReference
32.2 LReference
Coolant capacity
75.7 LReference
34.1 LReference
Compression
14.9:1Reference
Transmission
Type
power shiftReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
4 forward and 3 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Pressure
172.4 barReference
155.1 barReference
Pump flow
282.4 lpmReference
143.8 lpmReference
Total flow
579.9 lpmReference
Hydraulic system
132.5 LReference
Capacity
132.5 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
320 cmReference
Weight
23755 kgReference
37515 to 37915 poundsReference
Front tire
26.5-25Reference
Rear tire
26.5-25Reference
Industrial front
29.5-25Reference
Industrial rear
29.5-25Reference
Length
801 cmReference
Height (cab)
356 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
319 cmReference
Operating weight
23755 kgReference
17016 kgReference
Front tread
228 cmReference
Rear tread
228 cmReference
6540 dozer length
491 cmReference
6545 dozer length
500 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
320 cmReference
Gauge
187 cmReference
John Deere 844 attachments
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
70Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery CCA
625Reference
570Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Capacities
Fuel
310.4 LReference
John Deere 850B attachments
850B Serial Numbers
1985
720001Reference
1986
723778Reference
1987
732660Reference
1988
742491Reference
1989
753915Reference
1990
764857Reference
1991
774035Reference
1992
774932Reference
1993
778063Reference
1994
786944Reference
1995
805065Reference
John Deere 850B Tracks
6540 width
60 cmReference
6540 length on ground
241 cmReference
6540 area on ground
2.9 m²Reference
6540 ground pressure
0.6 barReference
6540 Long-Track width
60 cmReference
6540 Long-Track length on ground
271 cmReference
6540 Long-Track area on ground
3.3 m²Reference
6540 Long-Track ground pressure
0.5 barReference

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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