John Deere 8650

John Deere 8650 Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor Technical Specifications

John Deere 8650 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1982 – 1988.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for John Deere 8650 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

John Deere 8650 Production
















Manufacturer:
Manufacturer: John Deere
Type: Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Factory: Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Original price: $97,562 (1983 )
The 8650 was the middle model of John Deere`s 50-series four-wheel drive tractors that were first available in 1982. Efficiency was the advertising focus, noting that these tractors could be used throughout the season, not simply for tillage. The 8650 was able to plant and cultivate 30-inch rows, and perform a variety of field operations with its draft-control hitch and full-power PTO.


John Deere 8650 Power













Engine:
Engine: 290 hp
216.3 kW
PTO (claimed): 235 hp
175.2 kW
Drawbar (tested): 219.93 hp
164.0 kW
PTO (tested): 238.56 hp
177.9 kW

John Deere 8650 Electrical



















Ground: negative
Charging system: alternator
Charging amps: 110
Batteries: 2
Battery CCA: 975
Battery volts: 6

John Deere 8650 Mechanical




























Chassis: 4×4 articulated 4WD
Final drives: inboard planetary
Differential lock: electro-hydraulic front and rear
Steering: articulated power
Brakes: hydraulic wet disc
Cab: Sound-Gard cab with air-conditioning
Transmission: 16-speed partial power shift

Capacity







Fuel: 214 gal
810.0 L
Hydraulic system: 37.5 gal
141.9 L

Hydraulics













Type: closed center constant-pressure
Capacity: 37.5 gal
141.9 L
Valves: 2 to 4
Pump flow: 32 gpm
121.1 lpm

Tracktor Hitch










Rear Type: III/IIIN
Control: lower-link draft sensing
Rear lift: 9260 lbs
4200 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)










Rear PTO: independent*Optional
Clutch: hydraulic wet disc
Rear RPM: 1000 (1.75)

John Deere 8650 Engine detail





































Engine Detail
John Deere
intercooled turbocharged diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement: 619 ci
10.1 L
Bore/Stroke: 5.12×5.00 inches
130 x 127 mm
Power: 290 hp
216.3 kW
Air cleaner: dual paper elements with aspirator
Compression: 15.2:1
Rated RPM: 2100
Starter volts: 12
Oil capacity: 28 qts
26.5 L
Coolant capacity: 48 qts
45.4 L



John Deere 8650 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

















Transmission: Quad-Range
Type: partial power shift
Gears: 16 forward and 6 reverse
Clutch: Perma-Clutch hydraulic wet discs
Oil capacity: 150 qts
142.0 L
Tractor 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.

John Deere 8650 Dimensions































Wheelbase: 125 inches
317 cm
Length: 223.5 inches
567 cm
Shipping weight: 29320 lbs
13299 kg
Operating weight: 30270 lbs
13730 kg
Front axle: Standard axle: 3.938 by 96 inches
100 by 2438 mm
Front axle: Long axle: 3.937 by 118.6 inches
99 by 3012 mm
Rear axle: Standard axle: 3.938 by 96 inches
100 by 2438 mm
Rear axle: Long axle: 3.937 by 118.6 inches
99 by 3012 mm
Front tread: 66 to 129 inches
167 to 327 cm
Rear tread: 66 to 129 inches
167 to 327 cm

John Deere 8650 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1435



































Nebraska Tractor Test 1435
Diesel 16-speed 4WD
May 13 – 24, 1982
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1435 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed: 238.56 hp
177.9 kW
Fuel use: 15.4 gal/hour
58.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power: 219.93 hp
164.0 kW
Fuel use: 15.4 gal/hour
58.3 l/hour
Max pull: 28,257 lbs
12817 kg

FAQ

Is John Deere 8650 a good tractor?

The John Deere 8650 is one of the great tractors in the John Deere stable, and it has earned John Deere a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a John Deere 8650 take?

Check out the John Deere 8650 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year John Deere made the 8450

The John Deere 8650 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1982 – 1988

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