John Deere 8295 RT vs New Holland T 8040
4 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% (57%); the drive differs (Tracks; 4WD); the 8295 RT 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
4 material differences · 4 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 8295 RT | T 8040 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 291 hp | 303.7 hp | — |
| Engine declared | — | CUMMINS 6 TAA-8304 (TIER-III) | — |
| Displacement declared | — | 8.27 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 966 lb·ft · 1,310 N·m | 965 lb·ft · 1,309 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h | 24.9–31.1 mph · 40–50 km/h | differs |
| Clutch declared | — | Electro-hydraulically operated wet multi-plate clutch | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic centre declared | Closed centre | — | — |
| Pump flow declared | — | 44.0 gpm · 166.6 L/min | — |
| Pressure declared | — | 3,336 psi · 230 bar | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | — | 22,494 lb · 10,203 kg | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 1000 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 34,392 lb · 15,600 kg | 21,839 lb · 9,906 kg | +57% 8295 RT |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | — | 30,865 lb · 14,000 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | — | 121.2 in · 3,078 mm | — |
| Length declared | 231.9 in · 5,890 mm | 229.5 in · 5,829 mm | — |
| Width declared | 115.0 in · 2,920 mm | 98.0 in · 2,490 mm | +17% 8295 RT |
| Height declared | 130.7 in · 3,320 mm | 131.1 in · 3,331 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | — | 14.6 in · 372 mm | — |
| Fuel tank declared | — | 720.7 qt · 682.0 L | — |
John Deere 8295 RT sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8295 RT”
- Source: OECD test report 2589, 2011
New Holland T 8040 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T8040”