John Deere 8220 T vs Massey Ferguson MF 8170 A
12 material differences
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; 1998–1999); 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
12 material differences · 6 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 8220 T | MF 8170 A | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 222.1 hp | 227.0 hp | — |
| Engine declared | John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-21 | VALMET 645 TCC | differs |
| Displacement declared | 8.13 L | 8.42 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 707 lb·ft · 958 N·m | 726 lb·ft · 985 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h | +33% MF 8170 A |
| Clutch declared | Pedal operated hydraulic wet John Deere multi-disc clutch | Pedal operated hydraulic GIMAN multi-disc clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic control declared | Load sensing | — | — |
| Pump flow declared | 34.6 gpm · 131.0 L/min | 31.2 gpm · 118.2 L/min | +11% 8220 T |
| Pressure declared | 3,379 psi · 233 bar | 3,336 psi · 230 bar | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 15,212 lb · 6,900 kg | 21,826 lb · 9,900 kg | +43% MF 8170 A |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 1000 rpm | 540/540E/1000 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 25,507 lb · 11,570 kg | 21,473 lb · 9,740 kg | +19% 8220 T |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 31,500 lb · 14,288 kg | 34,172 lb · 15,500 kg | +8% MF 8170 A |
| Wheelbase declared | 89.0 in · 2,260 mm | 121.1 in · 3,075 mm | +36% MF 8170 A |
| Length declared | 217.7 in · 5,530 mm | 206.3 in · 5,240 mm | +6% 8220 T |
| Width declared | 103.7 in · 2,634 mm | 99.1 in · 2,518 mm | — |
| Height declared | 122.9 in · 3,122 mm | 119.7 in · 3,041 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 13.8 in · 350 mm | 20.1 in · 510 mm | +46% MF 8170 A |
| Fuel tank declared | 519.9 qt · 492.0 L | 285.3 qt · 270.0 L | +82% 8220 T |
John Deere 8220 T sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8220T”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8120T”
Massey Ferguson MF 8170 A sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8170”