John Deere 650 compact tractor

[Ohiobucks 11]

Anyone have one or know someone who does? I have an opportunity to pick one up cheap. It is a 1988 with 1,300 hours, 4WD, 20 or 21 HP (he has to check), includes a JD60 bucket and an older brush hog that works well.

Looks to be a chance I can't really pass up. Wasn't really looking for one, but this is too good.....

[bfletch7441 11]

This:

http://www.tractordata.com/farm-tractors/000/1/1/113-john-deere-650.html

says its 16 hp.

And this:

http://www.tractorhouse.com/list/list.aspx?manu=JOHN+DEERE&mdltxt=650

might help you get a fix on prices. Otherwise, good luck with it.

Ben

[Tominator 153]

Don't know Tom, but a tractor that only averaged ~60 hrs/year probably has a lot of time left on it.

I'd definitely check it out. Check all the hydraulic seals you can find, and I'd try to find something pretty heavy to lift while you're doing your test drive.

[wtnhunt 956]

Gotta agree with Chris advice on lifting something hefty with it and checking everything you possibly can, also be sure to see how well the steering works if it has power steering.

We used I believe an 855 for a few months, was a pretty decent machine, only thing about it I did not like was it bogged down a bit with the belly mower in tall thick grass.

[Tominator 153]

Well? Did you get it?

If you did, can I borrow it?

[Ohiobucks 11]

Gonna look at it this week.....I'll keep you guys posted.

[Tominator 153]

Let me know if you want some company. I need a break from being Mr. Mom.

[Ohiobucks 11]

Guess what I picked up last night? :1eye:

Pics to follow, gonna bush hog this afternoon......

[Ohiobucks 11]

Here she is, just got done mowing about an acre of waist high grass/weeds with no problems. Can't believe the deal I got on this thing....

[Tominator 153]

That's pretty cool Tommy. Congrats again. Sure wish I had a bucket like that. Sure would make my dirt moving over here a heck of a lot easier.

BTW--nice work on the driveway there. Looks like you made some improvements.

[toddyboman 10]

looks good.....wish I had one just like it at my place :D

[wtnhunt 956]

Nice looking little tractor there Tom, congratulations. Getting a loader for my bigger tractor was one of the best investments I ever made, they are very handy.

[LETMGROW 10]

Looks like a nice unit.

Keep the radiator and screen in front of the rad. clean.

These engines are a little prone to head gasket and cylinder head cracking if overheated. Keep the rad. clean and you won't have a problem.

If the loader is quick attach, I would run without it while mowing. This will greatly reduce picking up chaff etc. while mowing. If the loader isn't QD you could remove just the bucket.

Lynn

[JohnDr 0]

The John Deere 650 could be a really good choice for me, too. But I lost this chance and didn't get it.The tractor I was looking did not have power steering and it was a bit old. But the fact that it is a small tractor is very useful in fine jobs.

Edited December 18, 2020 by JohnDr