John Deere 985 combine harvester Specs (1978-1982)

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

Related measurements grouped for faster scanning.

Grain Tank Size1,110 US gal (4,200 L)
Displacement2.02 US gal (7.64 L)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length29.3 ft (8.92 m)
Transport height13 ft (3.96 m)
Transport width10.8 ft (3.3 m)
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

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