Production

Who manufactured the John Deere 8650 and where?

• Manufacturer: John Deere
• Type: Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
• Factory: Waterloo, Iowa, USA
• Original price: $97,562 (1983)

Horsepower

What are the horsepower specifications for the John Deere 8650?

• Engine: 290 hp (216.3 kW)
• PTO (claimed): 235 hp (175.2 kW)
• Drawbar (tested): 219.93 hp (164.0 kW)
• PTO (tested): 238.56 hp (177.9 kW)

Engine

What type of engine does the John Deere 8650 have?

• Engine: John Deere 10.1L 6-cyl diesel

Mechanical

What are the mechanical features of the John Deere 8650?

• Chassis: 4x4 articulated 4WD
• Final drives: inboard planetary
• Differential lock: electro-hydraulic front and rear
• Steering: articulated power
• Brakes: hydraulic wet disc
• Cab: Sound-Gard cab with air-conditioning
• Transmission: 16-speed partial power shift

Capacity

What are the fuel and hydraulic capacities of the John Deere 8650?

• Fuel: 214 gal (810.0 L)
• Hydraulic system: 37.5 gal (141.9 L)

Hydraulics

What are the hydraulic specifications of the John Deere 8650?

• Type: closed center constant-pressure
• Capacity: 37.5 gal (141.9 L)
• Valves: 2 to 4
• Pump flow: 32 gpm (121.1 lpm)

Tractor Hitch

What are the specs for the hitch on the John Deere 8650?

• Rear Type: III/IIIN
• Control: lower-link draft sensing
• Rear lift: 9260 lbs (4200 kg)

Power Take-off (PTO)

What are the PTO specifications for the John Deere 8650?

• Rear PTO: independent*Optional
• Clutch: hydraulic wet disc
• Rear RPM: 1000 (1.75)

Dimensions & Tires

What are the dimensions and tire specifications of the John Deere 8650?

• Wheelbase: 125 inches (317 cm)
• Weight: 29320 to 30270 pounds
• Front tire: 18.4-38
• Rear tire: 18.4-38

Electrical

What are the electrical specifications of the John Deere 8650?

• Ground: negative
• Charging system: alternator
• Charging amps: 110
• Batteries: 2
• Battery CCA: 975
• Battery volts: 6