John Deere 8220 T vs New Holland TG 230 (Traktorenlexikon)
8 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% (25%); the drive differs (Tracks; 4WD); 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
8 material differences · 8 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 8220 T | TG 230 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 222.1 hp | 227.8 hp | — |
| Engine declared | John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-21 | CUMMINS 6 TAA-830 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 8.13 L | 8.27 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 707 lb·ft · 958 N·m | 755 lb·ft · 1,023 N·m | +7% TG 230 |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h | +33% TG 230 |
| Clutch declared | Pedal operated hydraulic wet John Deere multi-disc clutch | — | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic control declared | Load sensing | — | — |
| Pump flow declared | 34.6 gpm · 131.0 L/min | 38.7 gpm · 146.5 L/min | +12% TG 230 |
| Pressure declared | 3,379 psi · 233 bar | 3,597 psi · 248 bar | +6% TG 230 |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 15,212 lb · 6,900 kg | — | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 1000 rpm | 1000 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 25,507 lb · 11,570 kg | 20,351 lb · 9,231 kg | +25% 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 | 121.2 in · 3,078 mm | +36% TG 230 |
| Length declared | 217.7 in · 5,530 mm | 227.4 in · 5,775 mm | — |
| Width declared | 103.7 in · 2,634 mm | 120.0 in · 3,048 mm | +16% TG 230 |
| Height declared | 122.9 in · 3,122 mm | 125.0 in · 3,175 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 13.8 in · 350 mm | 13.8 in · 350 mm | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 519.9 qt · 492.0 L | 519.9 qt · 492.0 L | — |
John Deere 8220 T sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8220T”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8120T”
New Holland TG 230 (Traktorenlexikon) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TG230”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX210”