John Deere

8850

Farm tractor · 1982–1988 · 370 hp

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

Nebraska Tests

NTTLTest #1434
May 11-21, 1982 Temperature °F (°C) Fuel Consumption Crank Power Hp Air shaft Air Barometer inch Hg gal/hr (kW) Ib/hp.hr Cooling

Nebraska Tractor Test

PTO Power
303.99HP
Sound
88.5dB(A)
NTTLTest #1434
May 11-21, 1982 Temperature °F (°C) Fuel Consumption Crank Power Hp Air shaft Air Barometer inch Hg gal/hr (kW) Ib/hp.hr Cooling

Nebraska Tractor Test

PTO Power
303.99HP
Sound
88.5dB(A)