SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere 900HC vs Farmall F-12
A detailed comparison of the John Deere 900HC and the Farmall F-12. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Weight
John Deere 900HC1300.0 kg (2866.0 lbs)
Farmall F-121225.0 kg (2700.7 lbs)
| Specification | John Deere 900HC Agricultural Tractors | Farmall F-12 Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Farm Tractor | Utility Tractor |
| Horsepower | 18.6 kW (25.0 HP) | — |
| Weight | 1300.0 kg (2866.0 lbs) | 1225.0 kg (2700.7 lbs) |
| Lift Capacity | 816.0 kg (1799.0 lbs) | — |
| Length | 320.0 cm (126.0 in.) | 318.0 cm (125.2 in.) |
| Years Made | 1986-1988 | 1932-1938 |
| Engine Model | John Deere | Waukesha |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Displacement | 1281 cc (78.2 cu in.) | 1851 cc (113.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 8.00 cm (3.15 in.) | — |
| Stroke | 8.31 cm (3.27 in.) | — |
| Rear PTO Type | Live with dry dual state clutch | — |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 RPM | 540 RPM |
| Rated RPM | 2600 RPM | — |
| Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | — |
| Battery | 12 V | — |
| Starter | Electric | — |
| Height | 245.0 cm (Height with ROPS: 96.5 in.) | 158.0 cm (62.2 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 185.0 cm (72.8 in.) | — |
| Ground Clearance | 58.0 cm (Front axle: 22.8 in.) | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 32.2 l (8.5 gal) | 49.2 l (13.0 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 4.7 l (1.2 gal) | — |
| Coolant Capacity | 5.5 l (1.5 gal) | 13.2 l (3.5 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 27.9 l (7.4 gal) | — |
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 8.3 km/h (Forward: 11.2 MPH (18.0 km/h) Reverse: 5.2 MPH) | 3.6 km/h (Forward: 3.7 MPH (6.0 km/h) Reverse: 2.2 MPH) |
| Brakes | Dry internal expanding shoe | — |
| Differential Lock | Foot-operated | — |
| Drawbar Category | I | — |
| Cabin Type | Two-post ROPS | Open operator station |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual |
| Front Tires | Ag: 5.00-15 | Ag: 23×6 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 11.2-28 | Ag: 54×6 |
| Hydraulic Type | Open center | — |
| Total Flow | 11.7 LPM (3.1 GPM) | — |
| Working Pressure | 9.7 bar (140.0 psi) | — |
| Transmission Type | — | Unsynchronized gear |
| Horsepower (Drawbar) | — | 10.1 HP (7.5 kW) at 1.400 rpm |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.