- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1993–1996
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
John Deere 2900 specs: hp, weight, years
ZETOR 1301 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 103.7 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
103.7 hp
77.3 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2900”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 9,215 lb
- 3-point lift
- 9,833 lb
- Top speed
- 18.6–21.7 mph
John Deere 2900 specs: key facts
The John Deere 2900 was built from 1993 to 1996.
The John Deere 2900 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 77.3 kW (103.7 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 2900 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The John Deere 2900 has a ZETOR 1301 engine, a 4-cylinder 4.16 L diesel unit.
The John Deere 2900 weighs 4,180 kg (9,215 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 2900 has a rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 2900 lifts 4,460 kg (9,833 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2900”
How much horsepower does a 2900 have?
The only figure for the 2900 is 103.7 hp (77.3 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2900”
What engine is in a 2900?
A 2900 has a ZETOR 1301, a 4-cylinder 4.16 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | ZETOR 1301 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 253.6 ci · 4.16 L |
| Max torque | 269 lb·ft · 365 N·m @ 1,500 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2900”
How much will a 2900 lift?
A 2900 lifts 9,833 lb (4,460 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 9,833 lb · 4,460 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540/1000 rpm @ 1,913 engine rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2900”
What transmission does a 2900 have?
Transmission specifications for the 2900 are below.
| Top speed | 18.6–21.7 mph · 30–35 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
|---|
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2900”
How much does a 2900 weigh?
A 2900 weighs 9,215 lb (4,180 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 9,215 lb · 4,180 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 16,535 lb · 7,500 kg |
| Wheelbase | 93.3 in · 2,369 mm |
| Length | 172.4 in · 4,380 mm |
| Width | 82.7–90.9 in · 2,100–2,310 mm |
| Height | 106.5 in · 2,705 mm |
| Ground clearance | 14.2 in · 360 mm |
| Front track | 64.8–71.5 in · 1,645–1,815 mm |
| Rear track | 59.3–71.1 in · 1,505–1,805 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 15.2 ft · 4.62 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2900”
What oil does a 2900 take, and how much?
A 2900 engine takes 10.6 qt (10.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 10.6 qt · 10.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2900” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 42.3 qt · 40.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2900” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 3.3 qt · 3.1 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2900” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 24.3 qt · 23.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2900” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 2900?
Within 10% of its 103.7 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- John Deere 3055103.7 hp engine, claimed · 1992–1993Side by side with the 2900 →
- Case-Steyr 9105a103.7 hp engine, claimed · 1995–2003Side by side with the 2900 →
- John Deere 6506103.7 hp engine, claimed · 1995–1997Side by side with the 2900 →
- Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 110103.7 hp engine, claimed · 1997–2000Side by side with the 2900 →
- Massey Ferguson 6260 (A)103.7 hp engine, claimed · 1999–2003Side by side with the 2900 →
- Massey Ferguson 6265 (A)103.7 hp engine, claimed · 1999–2003Side by side with the 2900 →
Common questions about the John Deere 2900
Is a 2900 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 2900 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a 2900 have?
A 2900 has a 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2900”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 2900 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-106274 · revision 874751. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document