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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)
SpecificationJohn Deere RJohn Deere RAgricultural TractorsFarmall 806Farmall 806Agricultural Tractors
Tractor TypeFarm TractorRow-Crop Tractor
Weight3450.0 kg (7605.9 lbs)3855.0 kg (Gas: 7716.2 lbs (3500.0 kg) Diesel: 8498.8 lbs)
Transmission TypeGear type with dry disc clutchTwo-speed power shift with dry disc clutch
Length373.0 cm (146.9 in.)408.0 cm (160.6 in.)
Years Made1949-19541963-1967
Engine ModelJohn DeereInterntional Harvester C301
Engine Type4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Fuel TypeDieselGasoline
Cylinders26
Horsepower (Drawbar)35.0 HP (26.1 kW) at 1.000 rpm—
Displacement6808 cc (415.5 cu in.)4933 cc (301.0 cu in.)
Bore14.61 cm (5.75 in.)9.70 cm (3.82 in.)
Stroke20.29 cm (7.99 in.)11.20 cm (4.41 in.)
Rear PTO TypeLiveIndependent
Rear PTO Speed540 RPM1.000, 540/1.000 RPM
Compression Ratio16.0:117.0:1
Battery6 VDiesel: Two 6V, 170 Ah,Gas/LP: 12V, 60Ah
StarterElectricElectric
Height198.0 cm (78.0 in.)205.0 cm (80.7 in.)
Wheelbase217.0 cm (85.4 in.)257.0 cm (101.2 in.)
Fuel Tank Capacity83.3 l (22.0 gal)177.9 l (Gas/diesel: 42.0 gal (159.0 l) LP-gas: 47.0 gal)
Transmission Oil Capacity9.0 l (2.4 gal)—
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse16 forward and 8 reverse
Chassis4×2 2WD4×2 2WD
Max. Travel Speed4.0 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)
BrakesMechanical drumHydraulic dry disc
Cabin TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator station
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic power
Front TiresAg: 7.50-18Ag: 30×6Ag: 6.50-16
Rear TiresAg: 14-34, 15-34Ag: 54×12Ag: 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)

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