8 material differences · fewer than 12
Tractor oneCase-IH MX 2102002–2005No measured PTO figureTractor twoJohn Deere 81202002–2005No measured PTO figure
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (4WD; Two-wheel or four-wheel drive). 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
8 material differences · 9 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | MX 210 | 8120 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 197.3 hp | 197.4 hp | — |
| Engine declared | CUMMINS 6 TAA-830 | John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-217 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 8.27 L | 8.13 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 693 lb·ft · 939 N·m | 632 lb·ft · 857 N·m | +10% MX 210 |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h | — |
| Clutch declared | Case-IH multi-disc clutch running in an oil bath | — | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic centre declared | Closed centre | Closed centre | — |
| Hydraulic control declared | — | Load sensing | — |
| Pump flow declared | 38.6 gpm · 146.1 L/min | — | — |
| Pressure declared | 3,024 psi · 208.5 bar | 2,683 psi · 185 bar | +13% MX 210 |
| Three-point lift, at the coupling points declared | 16,749 lb · 7,597 kg | 10,803 lb · 4,900 kg | +55% MX 210 |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540/1000 rpm | 1000 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 20,205 lb · 9,165 kg | 18,109 lb · 8,214 kg | +12% MX 210 |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 30,865 lb · 14,000 kg | 30,865 lb · 14,000 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 118.3 in · 3,005 mm | 123.2 in · 3,130 mm | — |
| Length declared | 224.0 in · 5,690 mm | 230.3 in · 5,850 mm | — |
| Width declared | 120.0–150.0 in · 3,048–3,810 mm | 100.0 in · 2,540 mm | differs |
| Height, over the cab declared | 124.0 in · 3,150 mm | 124.0 in · 3,150 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 13.8 in · 350 mm | 15.0 in · 380 mm | +9% 8120 |
| Fuel tank declared | 519.9 qt · 492.0 L | 540.0 qt · 511.0 L | — |
Case-IH MX 210 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX210”
- Source: OECD test report 2184, 2004
John Deere 8120 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8120”
- Source: OECD test report 2083, 2003