Case-IH Magnum 280 vs John Deere 8420 T
6 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (4WD; Tracks); the 8420 T is on tracks, not an alternative to an ordinary tractor. The figures below are side by side so you can judge them yourself; each says whether it was measured, claimed or declared by its source.
Field by field
6 material differences · 3 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | Magnum 280 | 8420 T | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 275 hp | 266.5 hp | — |
| Engine declared | — | John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-36 | — |
| Displacement declared | — | 8.13 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 949 lb·ft · 1,287 N·m | 888 lb·ft · 1,204 N·m | +7% Magnum 280 |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | +33% Magnum 280 |
| Clutch declared | — | Pedal-operated, hydraulic wet John Deere multi-disc clutch | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic centre declared | Closed centre | — | — |
| Hydraulic control declared | — | Load sensing | — |
| Pump flow declared | 43.9 gpm · 166 L/min | 34.7 gpm · 131.4 L/min | +26% Magnum 280 |
| Pressure declared | 3,046 psi · 210 bar | — | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | — | 16,535 lb · 7,500 kg | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 1000 rpm | 1000 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 28,440 lb · 12,900 kg | 26,378 lb · 11,965 kg | +8% Magnum 280 |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | — | 31,526 lb · 14,300 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 118.5 in · 3,010 mm | 89.0 in · 2,260 mm | +33% Magnum 280 |
| Length declared | 234.3 in · 5,950 mm | 217.7 in · 5,530 mm | +8% Magnum 280 |
| Width declared | — | 103.7 in · 2,634 mm | — |
| Height declared | 126.0 in · 3,200 mm | 122.9 in · 3,122 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | — | 13.8 in · 350 mm | — |
| Fuel tank declared | — | 519.9 qt · 492.0 L | — |
Case-IH Magnum 280 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH Magnum 280”
- Source: OECD test report 2979, 2016
John Deere 8420 T sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8420T”