John Deere 8200 T vs Massey Ferguson MF 8260 A
12 material differences
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because their unladen weight differs by more than 25% (42%); the drive differs (Tracks; 2WD / 4WD); they were not built in overlapping years (1997–1998; 1999–2002); the 8200 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 · 5 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 8200 T | MF 8260 A | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 207.3 hp | 207.3 hp | — |
| Engine declared | John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-03 | VALMET 634 DSBAE | differs |
| Displacement declared | 8.13 L | 7.37 L | +10% 8200 T |
| Maximum torque declared | 659 lb·ft · 893 N·m | 628 lb·ft · 852 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h | +33% MF 8260 A |
| Clutch declared | Pedal-operated, hydraulic-wet John Deere multi-disc clutch | Pedal operated hydraulic FUNK multi-disc clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic centre declared | Closed centre | — | — |
| Hydraulic control declared | Load sensing | — | — |
| Pump flow declared | 31.1 gpm · 117.7 L/min | 33.1 gpm · 125.2 L/min | +6% MF 8260 A |
| Pressure declared | 3,379 psi · 233 bar | 3,205 psi · 221 bar | +5% 8200 T |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 15,763 lb · 7,150 kg | 22,931 lb · 10,401 kg | +45% MF 8260 A |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 1000 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 25,589 lb · 11,607 kg | 17,990 lb · 8,160 kg | +42% 8200 T |
| Wheelbase declared | 89.0 in · 2,260 mm | 121.5 in · 3,087 mm | +37% MF 8260 A |
| Length declared | 216.0 in · 5,487 mm | 206.3 in · 5,240 mm | — |
| Width declared | 102.0 in · 2,591 mm | 99.1 in · 2,518 mm | — |
| Height declared | 123.4 in · 3,135 mm | 120.8 in · 3,068 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 14.2 in · 360 mm | 16.7 in · 425 mm | +18% MF 8260 A |
| Fuel tank declared | 519.9 qt · 492.0 L | 433.2 qt · 410 L | +20% 8200 T |
John Deere 8200 T sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8200T”
- Source: OECD test report 1781, 1998
Massey Ferguson MF 8260 A sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8260”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8250”