Deutz-Fahr DX 250 vs John Deere 8300 T
12 material differences
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (4WD; Tracks); they were not built in overlapping years (1982–1983; 1997–1998); the 8300 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 · 4 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | DX 250 | 8300 T | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 217 hp | 227.0 hp | — |
| Engine declared | KHD BF6L 413 FR | John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-09 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 9.57 L | 8.13 L | +18% DX 250 |
| Maximum torque declared | 597 lb·ft · 810 N·m | 689 lb·ft · 934 N·m | +15% 8300 T |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 15.5–18.6 mph · 25–30 km/h | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | differs |
| Clutch declared | — | Pedal operated hydraulic wet John Deere multi-plate clutch | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic centre declared | Open centre | Closed centre | differs |
| Hydraulic control declared | — | Load sensing | — |
| Pump flow declared | 21.4 gpm · 81 L/min | 31.5 gpm · 119.2 L/min | +47% 8300 T |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 17,968 lb · 8,150 kg | 15,763 lb · 7,150 kg | +14% DX 250 |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 923 rpm | 1000 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 20,393 lb · 9,250 kg | 25,009 lb · 11,344 kg | +23% 8300 T |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 26,455 lb · 12,000 kg | — | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 118.6 in · 3,012 mm | 89.0 in · 2,260 mm | +33% DX 250 |
| Length declared | 213.7 in · 5,427 mm | 216.0 in · 5,487 mm | — |
| Width declared | 98.4 in · 2,500 mm | 102.0 in · 2,591 mm | — |
| Height declared | 125.2 in · 3,180 mm | 123.4 in · 3,135 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 20.7 in · 525 mm | 14.2 in · 360 mm | +46% DX 250 |
| Fuel tank declared | 422.7 qt · 400 L | 519.9 qt · 492.0 L | +23% 8300 T |
Deutz-Fahr DX 250 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 250”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 230”
John Deere 8300 T sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8300T”
- Source: OECD test report 1782, 1998