John Deere

8850

Farm tractor · 1982–1988 · 370 hp

John Deere8850
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The John Deere 8850 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1982 to 1988. It features a John Deere engine, and articulated power steering. The transmission is a partial power shift type with 16 forward and 6 reverse.

Engine

EngineJohn Deere
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders8
Coolingliquid-cooled V8
Turbocharger Statusintercooled turbocharged diesel
Displacement955 ci (15.7 L)
Bore5.51 in (140 mm)
Stroke5 in (127 mm)
Compression Ratio15.5
Power Gross370 hp (275.9 kW)
Power Rated370 hp (275.9 kW)
Power PTO303.99 hp (226.7 kW)
Power Drawbar269.77 hp (201.2 kW)
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity51 qts (48.3 L)
Coolant Capacity78 qts (73.8 L)
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Rated2,100 RPM

Transmission

Transmission Typepartial power shift
Transmission ModelQuad-Range
Gears16 forward and 6 reverse
Transmission DescriptionTractor must be stopped to select one of four ranges. Clutchless power shift between speeds 1-2 and 3-4 in range. A synchronized shift (using clutch) can be made between 2 and 3 in range.
ClutchPerma-Clutch hydraulic wet discs
Oil Capacity182 qts (172.2 L)
Available Options16-speed partial power shift

Hydraulics

Typeclosed center constant-pressure
Pump Flow44 gpm (166.5 lpm)
Valves3
System Capacity45.5 gal (172.2 L)

Hitch

Rear Type4/4N
Rear Lift10,250 lbs (4,649 kg)
Hitch Controllower-link draft sensing

Dimensions

Length257.8 in (654 cm)
Wheelbase133 in (337 cm)

Weight

Shipping37,480 lbs (17,000 kg)
Operating37,700 lbs (17,100 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Front Ag20.8-38, 20.8-42
Rear Ag20.8-38, 20.8-42, 23.1-34, 24.5-32, 30.5L-32

Fuel

Capacity240 gal (908.4 L)

Steering

Typearticulated power

Cab

CabSound-Gard cab with air-conditioning

Compatible Implements

ModelTypeWidthMin HP
Bush Hog BH114Rotary Cutters44"15 hp
Land Pride RCR1242Rotary Cutters42"18 hp
Bush Hog BH115Rotary Cutters56"20 hp
BEFCO BRC-142Rotary Cutters42"20 hp
BEFCO BRC-242Rotary Cutters42"20 hp
Land Pride RCR1548Rotary Cutters48"20 hp
Land Pride RCR1248Rotary Cutters48"20 hp
Land Pride RCF2072Rotary Cutters72"20 hp
Land Pride RCR1872Rotary Cutters72"20 hp
Land Pride RCR1860Rotary Cutters60"20 hp
Land Pride RCF2060Rotary Cutters60"20 hp
Land Pride RCR1260Rotary Cutters60"20 hp
Bush Hog BH116Rotary Cutters68"25 hp
Bush Hog BH210-3Rotary Cutters60"25 hp
Land Pride RCR1272Rotary Cutters72"25 hp
BEFCO BRC-248Rotary Cutters48"25 hp
BEFCO BRC-148Rotary Cutters48"25 hp
BEFCO BRC-160Rotary Cutters60"30 hp
Bush Hog BH210-3 variant 2Rotary Cutters72"30 hp
BEFCO BRC-260Rotary Cutters60"30 hp
BEFCO RMD-360Rotary Cutters60"35 hp
Land Pride RCF2760Rotary Cutters60"35 hp
Land Pride RCF2772Rotary Cutters72"35 hp
BEFCO BRC-172Rotary Cutters72"35 hp
Land Pride RCD1884Rotary Cutters84"35 hp
BEFCO BRC-272Rotary Cutters72"35 hp
Bush Hog BH310-2Rotary Cutters60"35 hp
BEFCO RMD-372Rotary Cutters72"40 hp
Land Pride RCF2696Rotary Cutters96"40 hp
Land Pride RCR1884Rotary Cutters84"45 hp
Land Pride RCF2084Rotary Cutters84"45 hp
Bush Hog BH310 variant 2Rotary Cutters72"45 hp
Bush Hog BH210-3 variant 3Rotary Cutters84"50 hp
BEFCO RHD-472Rotary Cutters72"50 hp
Bush Hog BH310 variant 3Rotary Cutters84"55 hp
Land Pride RCF3672Rotary Cutters72"60 hp
Bush Hog BH410 variant 1Rotary Cutters72"60 hp
Land Pride RCF2784 - 3PTRotary Cutters84"60 hp
BEFCO RHD-484Rotary Cutters84"60 hp
Bush Hog BH410 variant 2Rotary Cutters84"70 hp
Land Pride RCF3684 - 3PTRotary Cutters84"70 hp
Land Pride DBM2660Rotary Cutters60"75 hp
Land Pride DB2660Rotary Cutters60"75 hp

Confirmed compatible on PTO HP and 3-point hitch category. Verify with your dealer before purchasing.