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John Deere 650

Discontinued Model


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John Deere 650 Reviews



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Build Quality
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4.9
Features
rating
4.7
Performance
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4.9
Value
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4.9
Reliability
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5.0
(4.9 stars, 15 reviews)
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Can't Wait Until Mowing Season
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4.2
Posted 03/06/2016
by Tim Rainwater
Model year: 1986 Date Purchased: 2016-02-01 Number of Hours: 2100

"I recently purchased a 1986 John Deere 650 Tractor. I'm totally in love with this little guy. It came with a belly mower and it has mechanical front wheel drive, but the front drive shaft was missing. After an exhaustive search for the 15-spline yoke, I found a shaft for a John Deere 755. To my good fortune all I had to do was shorten it up quite a bit, and both ends fit perfectly. I found a John Deere 4-foot rotary cutter to use as well. I'm the 4th or 5th owner, but hopefully they last. I can't wait to put it to work!!"

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pros: Beautiful tractor, runs well, great for my rough and uneven lawn Cons: Parts are hard or impossible to find, take care of what you have!! Type of User: Homeowner 1-10 Acres Location: USA AR I also considered buying: John Deere 750, Ford 1200, White Outdoor 120
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John Deere 650
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4.2
Posted 12/05/2014
by Dodge Deere Davidson
Model year: 0 Date Purchased: 2014-06-17 Number of Hours: 1360

"Great little tractor, use it to pull logs and mow. Wanted one for years. "

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pros: Good strong, not plastic compact tractor Cons: Hard parts are getting hard to find, but it an older tractor Type of User: Homeowner 10-50 Acres Location: USA NJ I also considered buying:
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More than I expected!
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4.2
Posted 11/14/2014
by smilesandspace
Model year: 1986 Date Purchased: 2014-08-01 Number of Hours: 710

"I LOVE my 4wd JD650! I'm in the foothills of Southeast Ohio & this thing goes all over my wooods, working hard without ever getting stuck or making me feel like I'm gonna tip over. My wife and sons (16, 14 & 12 yrs old) all ride this tractor without me ever worrying about their safety. Love it! Also, a full tank of diesel seems to last me forever. This tractor is worth what you can buy one for. Don't underestimate the HP on this little guy. It packs a whole lot in it's small punch!"

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pros: Safe, Never gets stuck, Much stronger than the low HP suggests, Built great Cons: Haven't figured out any yet. Type of User: Homeowner 10-50 Acres Location: USA OH I also considered buying:
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Ole Reliable
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4.0
Posted 10/16/2014
by Larry Watford
Model year: 1982 Date Purchased: 2014-08-15 Number of Hours: 599

"I bought a JD 316 new in 1983 because I wanted a mower that would last - it has - still going strong after all these years. But it's just too small for our new 10 ac. home place. I ran across a JD650 for sale at a neighbors, while in excellent condition, the tow behind mower included was just too heavy for the tractor. While checking pricing on line, I found an identical machine with a 60" belly mower at a local dealer at a bargain price. The 32 year old appeared to be basically sound, so I brought the ole girl home. Typically, someone had screwed up the electricals, some plastics had been damaged or cracked due to age, and there was minor sheet metal damage on the front end. I've gone thru it top to bottom and fixed the critical items. JB Weld and Bondo cleared up the cosmetics. The only non serviceable hardware was the radiator screen (rusted out) but replacements are available. The two cylinder Yanmar runs strong but is easily overwhelmed by tall grass and heavy loads - I just drop her down a gear and keep going. I miss the hydrostatic drive, but with 8 gears I can usually find one that works. In my opinion the JD 650 compact tractor is good example of solid engineering and value - something long gone in today's "designed for early obsolescence" environment. With a little TLC and patience this ole girls can still do the job she was designed to do back in the 80's. Dirt and grass haven't changed!!"

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pros: Great value, solid machine - good functionality for its size - easy to maintain. Cons: Easily overloaded Type of User: Homeowner 1-10 Acres Location: USA AL I also considered buying:
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Utility Tractor
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4.2
Posted 04/09/2014
by Jon De Rusha
Model year: 0 Date Purchased: 2014-03-20 Number of Hours: 1824

"I was in need of a good utility tractor for mowing and small garden work. I bought this tractor used, obviously, and am pleased as punch so far. It handles the 6-ft. finish mower in style."

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pros: Powerful and utility. Cons: Will need to purchase agri-rims and tires for garden work. Type of User: Homeowner 1-10 Acres Location: USA GA I also considered buying:
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Mower Deck
rating
4.0
Posted 04/07/2014
by Neil
Model year: 1981 Date Purchased: 2009-03-09 Number of Hours: 1900

"I currently have a 60 inch deck. I find that it works the motor quite hard. Having issues finding manual for deck."

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pros: All. Cons: Not hydro-static. Type of User: Homeowner 1-10 Acres Location: CND OT I also considered buying:
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John Deere 650 Compact 4X4
rating
4.2
Posted 03/11/2014
by Robert
Model year: 0 Date Purchased: 1992-10-10 Number of Hours:

"Have had the tractor since '92. No major problems I use it for mowing and work around the hose grounds about 10 archers. All implements are 4 foot. They include shredder, finish mower, rake, tiller, two plows, box blade, scoop, fork and boom. I use them all and the tractor always performs as needed."

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pros: 4 wheel drive, compact size, strength for the size. Cons: No hydraulics. Type of User: Homeowner 10-50 Acres Location: USA TX I also considered buying: John Deere 710
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Sandy Shores Trading Company, LLC DBA O' Henry Garden
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4.2
Posted 01/11/2014
by Curt
Model year: 1987 Date Purchased: 2013-11-30 Number of Hours: 1060

"I purchased this JD 650 and finish mower from a small town and it has always been shredded! Not used for the last 2 years. Cold blooded, heavy enough to get the job done, fuel efficient, easy to maneuver, tight fit in operator seat, works well with John Deere 261 finish mower. Purchased a sub compact tiller, and back blade. This season will be the real trial for all equipment in my market garden! I will build my own tilling attachment from used potato equipment."

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pros: Fuel efficient, excellent gearing for my market garden. Cons: Limited attachments to work with 14.5 HP. Type of User: Homeowner 1-10 Acres Location: USA SD I also considered buying:
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650 John Deere 4x4 Compact
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4.0
Posted 12/02/2013
by Rob
Model year: 1984 Date Purchased: 2009-08-01 Number of Hours: 1350

"I thought I wanted a BX series Kubota until I ran the 650 with a loader. I'm used to running much larger tractors at work and the BX is not very useful. The 650 will do twice the work of a BX."

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pros: Heavy built, don't let the horsepower rating fool you. Cons: Needs power steering with the loader. Type of User: Homeowner 10-50 Acres Location: USA IL I also considered buying: Kubota BX2200, Mahindra 2415
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John Deere 650
rating
4.3
Posted 02/07/2013
by James M. Chessman
Model year: 0 Date Purchased: 2001-07-15 Number of Hours: 9999

"Okay, the 650 is a bit dated, I got mine at an auction so it had already had its share of bumps and bruises, but a tractor that gets the job done is a tractor that is worth having. For a good thirteen years now, this little machine has been getting the job done for me. "The job", first and foremost, is snow removal. The 59 inch front-mount snowblower may be a bit too much for the twin-cylinder 19 HP diesel but it has moved a lot of Northern Michigan snow out of my way. I live in the woods so a plow is not all that useful but I can blow snow into the woods. Sometimes even first gear is too fast if the accumulation is heavy and deep. In that situation I have to inch forward, then hit the clutch and let the blower clear itself. It's slow going in those conditions. It will easily chew through a 18 inches of powder in second gear. I also have the belly mower and a third-party back blade, both of which have seen their share of use. All in all, this was one of the better purchases I have made."

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pros: Reliable diesel power, easy on fuel, tractor is big enough to be useful. Cons: Sometimes I wish it had hydrostatic drive. Type of User: Homeowner 1-10 Acres Location: USA MI I also considered buying: Honda H2013, Kubota B1410
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