Among the key figures for the John Deere 985 combine harvester (1978-1982) are low engine power at 228 hp (170 kW) and low weight at 20,349 lb (9.23 t). Another useful figure is transport width at 10.8 ft (3.3 m).
Specification profile
1978-1982
Weight: 20,349 lb (9.23 t)Engine power: 228 hp (170 kW)Transport width: 10.8 ft (3.3 m)Transport height: 13 ft (3.96 m)
20,349 lb (9.23 t)Weight
228 hp (170 kW)Engine power
10.8 ft (3.3 m)Transport width
13 ft (3.96 m)Transport height
29.3 ft (8.92 m)Transport length
2.02 US gal (7.64 L)Displacement
1,110 US gal (4,200 L)Grain Tank Size
NoAir conditioning
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Low
228 hp (170 kW)
Low 77 hp (57.4 kW)Typical 308 hp (230 kW)High 617 hp (460 kW)
Engine power is well below the typical figure.
Weight
Low
20,349 lb (9.23 t)
Low 9,414 lb (4.27 t)Typical 30,448 lb (13.8 t)High 50,927 lb (23.1 t)
Weight is well below the typical figure.
Transport width
Average
10.8 ft (3.3 m)
Low 8.83 ft (2.69 m)Typical 11.4 ft (3.48 m)High 14.8 ft (4.51 m)
Transport width is close to the typical figure.
Transport height
Average
13 ft (3.96 m)
Low 10.2 ft (3.12 m)Typical 12.9 ft (3.92 m)High 15.6 ft (4.76 m)
Transport height is close to the typical figure.
Transport length
Average
29.3 ft (8.92 m)
Low 10.7 ft (3.25 m)Typical 27.3 ft (8.33 m)High 35.7 ft (10.9 m)
Transport length is close to the typical figure.
Displacement
Below average
2.02 US gal (7.64 L)
Low 1.02 US gal (3.86 L)Typical 2.28 US gal (8.62 L)High 4.2 US gal (15.9 L)
Displacement is below the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Measurements
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Overall size
The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.
Equipment
Features & equipment
Published equipment and feature availability for this model.
Air conditioningNO
All-wheel DriveNO
CabinNO
Chaff SpreaderNO
Hillside LevellingNO
Loss MonitoringNO
Rollover ProtectionNO
Stone TrapNO
Straw ChopperNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
|---|---|
| Model | 985 combine harvester |
| Model year / production | 1978-1982 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power228 hp (170 kW)
Dimensions
Transport height13 ft (3.96 m)
Transport length29.3 ft (8.92 m)
Transport width10.8 ft (3.3 m)
Capacity & weight
Grain Tank Size1,110 US gal (4,200 L)
Weight20,349 lb (9.23 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement2.02 US gal (7.64 L)
Engine manufacturerJohn Deere
Engine type6466 TZ01
Number of cylinders6.0
All-wheel DriveNo
Transmission TypeM
Setup & fitment
Standard tyresF:23.1-26/R:12.5/80-18
Features
Air conditioningNo
Other specifications
CabinNo
Chaff SpreaderNo
Hillside LevellingNo
Loss MonitoringNo
Rollover ProtectionNo
Stone TrapNo
Straw ChopperNo
Walkers6.0







