John Deere 8850 Specifications
Engine Horsepower: 370 hp
Manufactured: 1982 to 1988
John Deere 8850 Summary
The John Deere 8850 was produced from 1982 to 1988 and is part of the 8050 Series. This four-wheel-drive tractor was manufactured in Waterloo, Iowa, USA. It features a 370-horsepower engine, with a claimed PTO power of 300 hp, a tested drawbar power of 269.77 hp, and a tested PTO power of 303.99 hp.
John Deere 8850 Horsepower, Weight, and Specifications:
Production
Who manufactured the John Deere 8850 and where?
- Manufacturer: John Deere
- Type: Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
- Factory: Waterloo, Iowa, USA
- Original price: $122,694 (1983)
- The model 8850 was the largest of the four-wheel drive tractors that John Deere unveiled in 1982.
- Its big V-8 was a departure from John Deere's usual engine design.
- The 8850 had an available full-power PTO and Load-and-Depth control three-point hitch.
Horsepower
What is the horsepower of the John Deere 8850?
- Engine: 370 hp (275.9 kW)
- PTO (claimed): 300 hp (223.7 kW)
- Drawbar (tested): 269.77 hp (201.2 kW)
- PTO (tested): 303.99 hp (226.7 kW)
Engine
What type of engine does the John Deere 8850 have?
- John Deere 15.7L 8-cyl diesel
Mechanical
What are the mechanical features of the John Deere 8850?
- Chassis: 4x4 articulated 4WD
- Final drives: inboard compound planetary
- Differential lock: electro-hydraulic front and rear
- Steering: articulated power
- Brakes: power wet disc
- Cab: Sound-Gard cab with air conditioning
- Transmission: 16-speed partial power shift
Capacity
What are the capacities of the John Deere 8850?
- Fuel: 240 gal (908.4 L)
- Hydraulic system: 45.5 gal (172.2 L)
Hydraulics
What are the hydraulic features of the John Deere 8850?
- Type: closed center constant-pressure
- Capacity: 45.5 gal (172.2 L)
- Valves: 3 to 4
- Pump flow: 44 gpm (166.5 lpm)
Tractor Hitch
What is the hitch specification of the John Deere 8850?
- Rear Type: 4/4N
- Control: lower-link draft sensing
- Rear lift: 10,250 lbs (4649 kg)
Power Take-off (PTO)
What are the PTO features of the John Deere 8850?
- 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 8850?
- Wheelbase: 133 inches (337 cm)
- Weight: 37,480 to 37,700 pounds
- Front tire: 20.8-38
- Rear tire: 20.8-38
Electrical
What are the electrical specifications of the John Deere 8850?
- Ground: negative
- Charging system: alternator
- Charging amps: 110
- Batteries: 3
- Battery CCA: 625
- Battery volts: 12
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