Case-IH MX 285 vs John Deere 8330
7 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because they were not built in overlapping years (2002–2005; 2006–2009). 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
7 material differences · 8 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | MX 285 | 8330 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 283.1 hp | 266.5 hp | +6% MX 285 |
| Engine declared | CUMMINS 6 TAA-8304 (TIER-I) | John Deere PowerTech-Plus 6.090 HRW-02 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 8.27 L | 8.98 L | +9% 8330 |
| Maximum torque declared | 946 lb·ft · 1,283 N·m | 836 lb·ft · 1,133 N·m | +13% MX 285 |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h | 24.9–31.1 mph · 40–50 km/h | differs |
| Clutch declared | Oil-immersed Case-IH multi-plate clutch | — | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic centre declared | Closed centre | — | — |
| Hydraulic control declared | — | Load sensing | — |
| Pump flow declared | 43.0 gpm · 162.7 L/min | — | — |
| Pressure declared | 3,024 psi · 208.5 bar | 3,002 psi · 207 bar | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 19,872 lb · 9,014 kg | 23,783 lb · 10,788 kg | +20% 8330 |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 1000 rpm | 1000 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 24,449 lb · 11,090 kg | 23,307 lb · 10,572 kg | — |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 30,865 lb · 14,000 kg | 30,865 lb · 14,000 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 118.3 in · 3,005 mm | 120.1 in · 3,050 mm | — |
| Length declared | 227.6 in · 5,780 mm | 233.8 in · 5,938 mm | — |
| Width declared | 101.8 in · 2,585 mm | 118.6 in · 3,012 mm | +17% 8330 |
| Height declared | 127.6 in · 3,240 mm | 124.2 in · 3,155 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 13.8 in · 350 mm | 13.2 in · 336 mm | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 639.3 qt · 605.0 L | 720.0 qt · 681.4 L | +13% 8330 |
Case-IH MX 285 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX285”
- Source: OECD test report 2190, 2004
John Deere 8330 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8330”