SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere R vs Farmall 806
A detailed comparison of the John Deere R and the Farmall 806. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Weight
John Deere R3450.0 kg (7605.9 lbs)
Farmall 8063855.0 kg (Gas: 7716.2 lbs (3500.0 kg) Diesel: 8498.8 lbs)
| Specification | John Deere R Agricultural Tractors | Farmall 806 Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Farm Tractor | Row-Crop Tractor |
| Weight | 3450.0 kg (7605.9 lbs) | 3855.0 kg (Gas: 7716.2 lbs (3500.0 kg) Diesel: 8498.8 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Gear type with dry disc clutch | Two-speed power shift with dry disc clutch |
| Length | 373.0 cm (146.9 in.) | 408.0 cm (160.6 in.) |
| Years Made | 1949-1954 | 1963-1967 |
| Engine Model | John Deere | Interntional Harvester C301 |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 6 |
| Horsepower (Drawbar) | 35.0 HP (26.1 kW) at 1.000 rpm | — |
| Displacement | 6808 cc (415.5 cu in.) | 4933 cc (301.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 14.61 cm (5.75 in.) | 9.70 cm (3.82 in.) |
| Stroke | 20.29 cm (7.99 in.) | 11.20 cm (4.41 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Live | Independent |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 RPM | 1.000, 540/1.000 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Battery | 6 V | Diesel: Two 6V, 170 Ah,Gas/LP: 12V, 60Ah |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 198.0 cm (78.0 in.) | 205.0 cm (80.7 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 217.0 cm (85.4 in.) | 257.0 cm (101.2 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83.3 l (22.0 gal) | 177.9 l (Gas/diesel: 42.0 gal (159.0 l) LP-gas: 47.0 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 9.0 l (2.4 gal) | — |
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 4.0 km/h (Forward: 11.5 MPH (18.5 km/h) Reverse: 2.5 MPH) | 15.3 km/h (Forward: 18.6 MPH (30.0 km/h) Reverse: 9.5 MPH) |
| Brakes | Mechanical drum | Hydraulic dry disc |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | Open operator station |
| Steering Type | Manual | Hydrostatic power |
| Front Tires | Ag: 7.50-18Ag: 30×6 | Ag: 6.50-16 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 14-34, 15-34Ag: 54×12 | Ag: 15.5-38 |
| Horsepower | — | 82.0 kW (110.0 HP) |
| Pump Flow | — | 45.4 LPM (12.0 GPM) |
| Rated RPM | — | 2400 RPM |
| Coolant Capacity | — | 22.7 l (6.0 gal) |
| Transmission Model | — | Torque Amplifier |
| Drawbar Category | — | II/I |
| Hydraulic Type | — | Open center |
| Total Flow | — | 90.8 LPM (24.0 GPM) |
| Steering Flow | — | 34.1 LPM (9.0 GPM) |
| PTO Pump Flow | — | 11.4 LPM (3.0 GPM) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.

