Fendt 933 Vario vs John Deere 8520 T
8 material differences · fewer than 12
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 (2006–2006; 2002–2005); the 8520 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
8 material differences · 3 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 933 Vario | 8520 T | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 295 hp | 291.1 hp | — |
| Engine declared | — | John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-28 | — |
| Displacement declared | — | 8.13 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 966 lb·ft · 1,310 N·m | 912 lb·ft · 1,236 N·m | +6% 933 Vario |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 31.1–37.3 mph · 50–60 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 | — | Closed centre | — |
| Hydraulic control declared | — | Load sensing | — |
| Pump flow declared | — | 34.6 gpm · 131.0 L/min | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | — | 16,535 lb · 7,500 kg | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540/1000 rpm | 1000 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 22,619 lb · 10,260 kg | 27,280 lb · 12,374 kg | +21% 8520 T |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 39,683 lb · 18,000 kg | 31,526 lb · 14,300 kg | +26% 933 Vario |
| Wheelbase declared | 120.1 in · 3,050 mm | 89.0 in · 2,260 mm | +35% 933 Vario |
| Length declared | 222.6 in · 5,655 mm | 217.7 in · 5,530 mm | — |
| Width declared | 108.3 in · 2,750 mm | 103.7 in · 2,634 mm | — |
| Height declared | 130.8 in · 3,322 mm | 122.9 in · 3,122 mm | +6% 933 Vario |
| Ground clearance declared | 22.4 in · 570 mm | 13.8 in · 350 mm | +63% 933 Vario |
| Fuel tank declared | — | 519.9 qt · 492.0 L | — |
Fendt 933 Vario sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt 933 Vario”
- Source: OECD test report 2543, 2010
John Deere 8520 T sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8520T”
- Source: OECD test report 2054, 2003