The John Deere 985hy 4 combine harvester (1978-1981) brings together low engine power at 192 hp (143 kW) and low weight at 20,349 lb (9.23 t). Another useful figure is transport width at 17.3 ft (5.27 m).
Specification profile
1978-1981
Weight: 20,349 lb (9.23 t)Engine power: 192 hp (143 kW)Transport width: 17.3 ft (5.27 m)Transport height: 13 ft (3.96 m)
20,349 lb (9.23 t)Weight
192 hp (143 kW)Engine power
17.3 ft (5.27 m)Transport width
13 ft (3.96 m)Transport height
29.3 ft (8.92 m)Transport length
2.01 US gal (7.6 L)Displacement
NoAir conditioning
NoAll-wheel Drive
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Low
192 hp (143 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
High
17.3 ft (5.27 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 well above 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
2.01 US gal (7.6 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
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
CabinYES
Chaff SpreaderNO
Hillside LevellingNO
Loss MonitoringNO
Rollover ProtectionNO
Stone TrapNO
Straw ChopperNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
|---|---|
| Model | 985hy 4 combine harvester |
| Model year / production | 1978-1981 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power192 hp (143 kW)
Dimensions
Transport height13 ft (3.96 m)
Transport length29.3 ft (8.92 m)
Transport width17.3 ft (5.27 m)
Capacity & weight
Weight20,349 lb (9.23 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement2.01 US gal (7.6 L)
Engine manufacturerJohn Deere
Engine type6.466 AZ 01
Number of cylinders6.0
All-wheel DriveNo
Setup & fitment
Standard tyresF: 23,1-26 (28,1-26), R: 12,5/80-18
Features
Air conditioningNo
Other specifications
CabinYes
Chaff SpreaderNo
Hillside LevellingNo
Loss MonitoringNo
Rollover ProtectionNo
Stone TrapNo
Straw ChopperNo
Walkers6.0







