Fendt 828 Vario vs John Deere 8420 T
9 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because their unladen weight differs by more than 25% (27%); the drive differs (4WD; Tracks); they were not built in overlapping years (2010–2010; 2002–2005); 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
9 material differences · 6 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 828 Vario | 8420 T | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 275 hp | 266.5 hp | — |
| Engine declared | Deutz TCD 2012 L06 4V | John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-36 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 6.06 L | 8.13 L | +34% 8420 T |
| Maximum torque declared | 892 lb·ft · 1,210 N·m | 888 lb·ft · 1,204 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 37.3 mph · 60 km/h | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | +100% 828 Vario |
| Clutch declared | Multi-plate clutch | Pedal-operated, hydraulic wet John Deere multi-disc clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic control declared | — | Load sensing | — |
| Pump flow declared | 40.2 gpm · 152 L/min | 34.7 gpm · 131.4 L/min | +16% 828 Vario |
| Pressure declared | 2,901 psi · 200 bar | — | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | — | 16,535 lb · 7,500 kg | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm / 1000 rpm | 1000 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 20,834 lb · 9,450 kg | 26,378 lb · 11,965 kg | +27% 8420 T |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | — | 31,526 lb · 14,300 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 114.2 in · 2,900 mm | 89.0 in · 2,260 mm | +28% 828 Vario |
| Length declared | 207.6 in · 5,274 mm | 217.7 in · 5,530 mm | — |
| Width declared | 103.1 in · 2,620 mm | 103.7 in · 2,634 mm | — |
| Height declared | 128.7 in · 3,270 mm | 122.9 in · 3,122 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 22.3 in · 567 mm | 13.8 in · 350 mm | +62% 828 Vario |
| Fuel tank declared | 533.6 qt · 505 L | 519.9 qt · 492.0 L | — |
Fendt 828 Vario sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt 828 Vario”
John Deere 8420 T sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8420T”