John Deere 8295 RT vs John Deere 8520 T
6 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% (26%); they were not built in overlapping years (2009–2009; 2002–2005); the 8295 RT is on tracks, not an alternative to an ordinary tractor; 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
6 material differences · 3 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 8295 RT | 8520 T | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 291 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% 8295 RT |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | +33% 8295 RT |
| Clutch declared | — | Pedal-operated hydraulic wet John Deere multi-plate clutch | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic centre declared | Closed centre | 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 | 1000 rpm | 1000 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 34,392 lb · 15,600 kg | 27,280 lb · 12,374 kg | +26% 8295 RT |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | — | 31,526 lb · 14,300 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | — | 89.0 in · 2,260 mm | — |
| Length declared | 231.9 in · 5,890 mm | 217.7 in · 5,530 mm | +7% 8295 RT |
| Width declared | 115.0 in · 2,920 mm | 103.7 in · 2,634 mm | +11% 8295 RT |
| Height declared | 130.7 in · 3,320 mm | 122.9 in · 3,122 mm | +6% 8295 RT |
| Ground clearance declared | — | 13.8 in · 350 mm | — |
| Fuel tank declared | — | 519.9 qt · 492.0 L | — |
John Deere 8295 RT sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8295 RT”
- Source: OECD test report 2589, 2011
John Deere 8520 T sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8520T”
- Source: OECD test report 2054, 2003