Case-IH MX 285 vs John Deere 8310 T
12 material differences
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (4WD; Tracks); the 8310 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
12 material differences · 6 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | MX 285 | 8310 T | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 283.1 hp | 232 hp | +22% MX 285 |
| Engine declared | CUMMINS 6 TAA-8304 (TIER-I) | John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-16 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 8.27 L | 8.13 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 946 lb·ft · 1,283 N·m | 729 lb·ft · 988 N·m | +30% MX 285 |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | +33% MX 285 |
| Clutch declared | Oil-immersed Case-IH multi-plate clutch | Pedal-operated, hydraulic wet John Deere multi-disc clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic centre declared | Closed centre | Closed centre | — |
| Hydraulic control declared | — | Load sensing | — |
| Pump flow declared | 43.0 gpm · 162.7 L/min | 31.4 gpm · 118.9 L/min | +37% MX 285 |
| Pressure declared | 3,024 psi · 208.5 bar | 3,379 psi · 233 bar | +12% 8310 T |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 19,872 lb · 9,014 kg | 12,747 lb · 5,782 kg | +56% MX 285 |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 1000 rpm | 1000 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 24,449 lb · 11,090 kg | 25,970 lb · 11,780 kg | +6% 8310 T |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 30,865 lb · 14,000 kg | 31,500 lb · 14,288 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 118.3 in · 3,005 mm | 89.0 in · 2,260 mm | +33% MX 285 |
| Length declared | 227.6 in · 5,780 mm | 216.0 in · 5,487 mm | +5% MX 285 |
| Width declared | 101.8 in · 2,585 mm | 134.0 in · 3,404 mm | +32% 8310 T |
| Height declared | 127.6 in · 3,240 mm | 123.4 in · 3,135 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 13.8 in · 350 mm | 14.2 in · 360 mm | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 639.3 qt · 605.0 L | 519.9 qt · 492.0 L | +23% MX 285 |
Case-IH MX 285 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX285”
- Source: OECD test report 2190, 2004
John Deere 8310 T sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8310T”
- Source: OECD test report 1935, 2000