John Deere 8220 T vs John Deere 8230
10 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (Tracks; 4WD); they were not built in overlapping years (2002–2005; 2006–2009); the 8220 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
10 material differences · 5 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 8220 T | 8230 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 222.1 hp | 236.8 hp | +7% 8230 |
| Engine declared | John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-21 | John Deere PowerTech-Plus 6.090 HRW-02 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 8.13 L | 8.98 L | +10% 8230 |
| Maximum torque declared | 707 lb·ft · 958 N·m | 740 lb·ft · 1,003 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | 24.9–31.1 mph · 40–50 km/h | differs |
| Clutch declared | Pedal operated hydraulic wet John Deere multi-disc clutch | — | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic centre declared | — | Closed centre | — |
| Hydraulic control declared | Load sensing | Load sensing | — |
| Pump flow declared | 34.6 gpm · 131.0 L/min | — | — |
| Pressure declared | 3,379 psi · 233 bar | — | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 15,212 lb · 6,900 kg | 23,783 lb · 10,788 kg | +56% 8230 |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 1000 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 25,507 lb · 11,570 kg | 23,307 lb · 10,572 kg | +9% 8220 T |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 31,500 lb · 14,288 kg | 30,865 lb · 14,000 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 89.0 in · 2,260 mm | 120.1 in · 3,050 mm | +35% 8230 |
| Length declared | 217.7 in · 5,530 mm | 233.8 in · 5,938 mm | +7% 8230 |
| Width declared | 103.7 in · 2,634 mm | 118.6 in · 3,012 mm | +14% 8230 |
| Height declared | 122.9 in · 3,122 mm | 124.2 in · 3,155 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 13.8 in · 350 mm | 13.2 in · 336 mm | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 519.9 qt · 492.0 L | 720.0 qt · 681.4 L | +38% 8230 |
John Deere 8220 T sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8220T”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8120T”
John Deere 8230 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8230”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8330”
- Source: OECD test report 2377, 2007