Dimensions
Length w/ 3-Point Hitch |
111.2 in (2823.5 mm) |
Length w/o 3-Point Hitch |
87.8 in (2230.5 mm) |
Width w/ Turf Tires |
53.8 in (1367 mm) |
Wheelbase |
61 in (1550 mm) |
Height (ROPS) |
79 in (2006 mm) |
Height (Hood) |
48.1 in (1227.7 mm) |
Ground Clearance (Rear Axle) |
12 in (305 mm) |
Ground Clearance (Front Axle, 2WD) |
13.4 in (340 mm) |
Ground Clearance (Front Axle, 4WD) |
10.4 in (264 mm) |
Front Wheel Tread |
38.2 in (970 mm) |
Rear Wheel Tread |
52.5 in (1334 mm) |

Tires
Front Tire Size (Standard) |
6.00-12 R1 |
Front Tire Size (Ag, 2WD) |
5.00-15 |
Front Tire Size (Ag, 4WD) |
7.00-14 |
Front Tire Size (Lawn/turf) |
25×8.50-14 |
Front Tire Size (Industrial) |
25×8.50-14 |
Rear Tire Size (Standard) |
12.40-16 R1 |
Rear Tire Size (Ag) |
11.2-24 |
Rear Tire Size (Lawn/turf) |
13.6-16 |
Rear Tire Size (Industrial) |
15.0-19.6 |

Operational Specs
Operating Weight (2WD) |
1930 lb (875 kg) |
Operating Weight (4WD) |
2105 lb (954 kg) |
Operating Voltage |
12 V |
Alternator |
20 amps |
Battery |
12 V, CCA 500, Group 45 |
Starter |
1.9 hp (1.42 kw) |
ROPS Type |
Two-post ROPS |
Engine Details
Model Year |
2000-2002 |
2003-2007 |
Number Of Cylinders |
3 |
3 |
Engine Make |
Yanmar |
Yanmar |
Engine Model |
Yanmar 3TNE84 |
Yanmar 3TNE82A |
Displacement |
91.3 cu in (1.49 L) |
81.1 cu in (1.33 L) |
Bore |
3.31 in (84 mm) |
3.23 in (82 mm) |
Stroke |
3.54 in (90 mm) |
3.31 in (84 mm) |
Horsepower (Gross) |
30 hp (22.4 kw) |
27 hp (20.1 kw) |
PTO Power |
25 hp (18.6 kw) |
24 hp (17.9 kw) |
Power Measured @ |
2600 rpm |
2600 rpm |
Peak Torque |
54.1 lb ft (73.4 Nm) |
50.8 lb ft (68.9 Nm) |
Torque Measured @ |
2600 rpm |
2600 rpm |
Injection Pump Type |
Direct Injection – Self Bleeding |
Direct Injection |
Cooling System |
Radiator Cooling |
Radiator |
Lubrication |
Pressurized |
Forced Iubrication by trochoid pump |
Oil Filter |
Single Element |
Standard Single Element |
Air Cleaner |
Dry Element |
Dry type with safety element |
Compression Ratio |
18:1 |
18.5:1 |
Fuel Consumption @ 75% Load |
1.3 gal/hr (4.9 L/hr) |
1.08 gal/hr (4.1 L/hr) |
Aspiration |
Naturally aspirated |
Naturally aspirated |
Yanmar 3TNE82A-EJKD diesel engine for John Deere 790 Compact Utility Tractor with serial numbers >592446; Yanmar 3TNE82A-EJKS engine for S/N <790000.

Transmission
Type |
Unsynchronized transmission, sliding gear, 2 range |
Number of Gears |
8 forward and 2 reverse |
Main Clutch Disk Type (2WD) |
Single Stage Dry |
Main Clutch Disk Type (4WD) |
Dual Stage Dry |
Max Travel Speed, Forward (2000-2002 / 2003-2007) |
10.8 mph (17.3 km/h) / 11.8 mph (19.1 km/h) |
Max Travel Speed, Reverse (2000-2002 / 2003-2007) |
3.1 mph (4.9 km/h) / 3.4 mph (5.4 km/h) |
Drive |
2WD or 4WD |
Steering (2WD) |
Manual |
Steering (4WD) |
Hydrostatic power |
Service Brakes |
Independent dry shoe brakes |
Differential Lock |
Mechanical |
Final Drive Type |
Spur Gear |

PTO (Power Take-Off)
PTO Type (Standard) |
Transmission Drive (Single Stage Clutch, Dry) |
PTO Type (Optional) |
Continuous Live (Dual Stage Clutch, Dry) |
Rear PTO Speed |
540 rpm |
Mid PTO Speed |
2100 rpm |
PTO Power (2000-2002 / 2003-2007) |
25 hp (18.6 kw) / 24 hp (17.9 kw) |
PTO Brake |
Wet Disk Brake (Mid PTO only) |
Hydraulic System
Type |
Open Center |
Pump Type (Manual Steering Models) |
Single Gear |
Pump Type (Power Steering Models) |
Dual Gear |
Max Operating Pressure |
2050 psi (14135 kPa) |
Implement Pump Flow |
5.4 gal/min (20.5 L/min) |
Steering Pump Flow |
4.2 gal/min (15.9 L/min) |
Total Pump Flow |
9.6 gal/min (36.4 L/min) |
Draft Control Sensing |
Position control |
3-Point Hitch Category |
Category I |
3-Point Hitch Lift Capacity @ 24″ |
815 lb (370 kg) |
John Deere 790 Attachments
Here’s a detailed overview of attachments compatible with the John Deere 790 Compact Utility Tractor, including specs and key features for each

Front Loaders
Model |
70 Loader |
419 Loader |
Height (to pin) |
77 in (1950 mm) |
88 in (2230 mm) |
Clearance (dumped bucket) |
62.5 in (1580 mm) |
66.3 in (1680 mm) |
Dump Reach (at maximum height) |
31 in (780 mm) |
39.7 in (1000 mm) |
Reach (at ground level) |
46 in (1160 mm) |
51.5 in (1300 mm) |
Dump angle |
45° |
45° |
Rollback angle |
22° |
23.4° |
Boom Breakout force (at pin) |
1300 lbf (589 kgf) |
1616 lbf (733 kgf) |
Boom Breakout force (at 500 mm) |
|
1378 lbf (625 kgf) |
Bucket Breakout force |
1570 lbf (712 kgf) |
1124 lbf (509 kgf) |
Lift to full height (at pin) |
755 lb (342 kg) |
610 lb (276 kg) |
Lift to full height (at 500 mm) |
|
527 lb (239 kg) |
Lift to 1.5m (at pin) |
|
829 lb (376 kg) |
Lift to 1.5m (at 500 mm) |
|
730 lb (331 kg) |
Bucket Width / Capacity |
48 in (1210 mm) / 0.17 yd3 (0.1 m3) |
53 in (1350 mm) / 0.29 yd3 (0.22 m3)
61 in (1550 mm) / 0.33 yd3 (0.25 m3)
73 in (1850 mm) / 0.56 yd3 (0.43 m3)
Heavy Duty 61 in (1550 mm) / 0.47 yd3 (0.36 m3) |
Backhoe
Model |
John Deere 7 |
Digging Depth (2-Foot flat) |
90 in (2280 mm) |
Bucket Digging Force (SAE) |
1945 lbf (8.65 kN) |
Dipperstick Digging Force (SAE) |
1095 lbf (4.87 kN) |
Reach from Swing Pivot |
114 in (2890 mm) |
Loading Height |
70 in (1770 mm) |
Weight |
787 lb (356 kg) |

Mower, 60″
Model |
John Deere 60″ Mower |
Type |
Mid-mount John Deere 3-blade with hydraulic lift |
Overall Width |
72.5 in (1840 mm) |
Cutting Width |
60 in (1520 mm) |
Cut Height |
1 to 8.75 in (20 to 220 mm) |
Weight |
325 lb (147 kg) |
Blade, 66″
Model |
John Deere 380A |
Type |
Front-mount, hydraulic lift, hydraulic angle |
Width |
66 in (1670 mm) |
Height |
25.75 in (650 mm) |
Lift |
13 in (330 mm) |
Angling |
30° |
Cut |
5.5 in (130 mm) |
Weight |
474 lb (215 kg) |
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity |
6.3 gal (24 L) |
Engine Oil Capacity |
1.08 gal (4.1 L) |
Cooling System Capacity |
1.25 gal (4.8 L) |
Transmission / Hydraulic Oil Capacity (HST) |
4 gal (15 L) |
Front Axle Fluid Capacity |
0.58 gal (2.18 L) |
John Deere 790 Filters
Primary Air Filter (3TNE84) |
UC11955 |
Primary Air Filter (-LJNTD,-LJNTS,-EJKD,-EJKS) |
M131802 |
Secondary Air Filter (3TNE84) |
CH12881 |
Secondary Air Filter (-LJNTD,-LJNTS,-EJKD,-EJKS) |
M131803 |
Fuel Filter (-790000) |
MIU804763 |
Fuel Filter (790001-) |
M811032 |
Engine Oil Filter |
M806419 |
Hydraulic Oil Filter |
RE27284 |
Serial Numbers
John Deere 790 serial number location: PIN plate on the rear of the tractor.
Year |
Serial Number |
2000 |
LV0790G390001 |
2001 |
LV0790G490001 |
2002 |
LV0790G570001 |
2003 |
LV0790G592446 |
2004 |
LV0790G790001 |
2005 |
LV0790G890001 |
2006 |
LV0790G990001 |
2007 |
LV0790S190001 |