John Deere 1850 Specs ( 1986-1994 )
Overview
The John Deere 1850 is a utility tractor produced in Mannheim, Germany, between 1986 and 1994, featuring a 2.9L three-cylinder diesel engine rated at 55 hp net. This model is equipped with a closed-center constant pressure hydraulic system and was available in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations with planetary final drives. Shipping weights range from 5,997 lbs to 6,991 lbs depending on the drive type and cab installation.
Ideal Applications
Engine Performance and Power:
The liquid-cooled 179.4 ci diesel engine provides a net 55 hp at 2400 RPM and a maximum torque of 143.8 lb-ft at 1300 RPM with a claimed PTO output of 49.6 hp.
Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity:
The closed-center hydraulic system operates at 2756 psi with a pump flow of 11.6 gpm, supporting a Type II/I rear hitch with a lift capacity of 2810 lbs at 24 inches.
Transmission and Mechanical Drive:
Available configurations include 8-speed synchromesh, 16-speed two-speed power shift, or 12-speed creeper transmissions paired with independent 540 RPM rear PTOs.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
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| Manufacturer | John Deere |
Engine
| Engine type | John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 20.6 gal (78.0 L) |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.19x4.33 inches (106 x 110 mm) |
| Description | John Deere / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 179.4 ci (2.9 L) |
| Oil change | 200 h |
| Power (net) | 55 hp (41.0 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2400 |
| Starter power | 4 hp (3.0 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 143.8 lb-ft (195.0 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1300 |
| Engine (net) | 55 hp (41.0 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 49.6 hp (37.0 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
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| Description | Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I and II) plus reverse (R) range. / The optional Power Synchron transmission adds a left-hand power shift to the basic transmission. |
| Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse / 16 forward and 8 reverse / 12 forward and 8 reverse |
| Transmission | Power Synchron |
| Type | synchromesh / two-speed power shift / creeper |
| Transmission type | 8-speed synchromesh / 16-speed two-speed power shift / 12-speed creeper |
| Transmission type | 8-speed synchromesh / 16-speed two-speed power shift / 12-speed creeper |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Hydraulic disc brakes / ROPS. Optional MC1 cab, or CC2 cab after 1990. |
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| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | planetary |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2756 psi (190.0 bar) |
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| Pump flow | 11.6 gpm (43.9 lpm) |
| Type | closed-center constant pressure. |
Hitch
| Control | position and draft control |
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| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2810 lbs (1274 kg) |
| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
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| Engine RPM | 540@2070 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery AH | 55 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 55 |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Cab Shipping weight | 5997 lbs (2720 kg) |
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| 4WD Cab Shipping weight | 6991 lbs (3171 kg) |
| Front tread | 49.6 to 80.9 inches (125 to 205 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 24.5 inches (62 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 95.2 inches (MC1) (241 cm) |
| Length | 147.8 inches (375 cm) |
| Rear tread | 51.2 to 78.7 inches (130 to 199 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 80.7 inches (204 cm) |
| Width | 80.5 inches (204 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 16.9-30 |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Weight | 5997 to 6991 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 80.7 inches (204 cm) |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-30 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30 |
References
| Description | Traktor 1850 published in 1986, by John Deere |
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Speeds
| Description | With 12.4/11-32 rear tires. |
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