John Deere 8295 RT vs New Holland T 8040

4 material differences · fewer than 12

Tractor one

John Deere 8295 RT

from 2009

No measured PTO figure

Tractor two

New Holland T 8040

2006–2011

No measured PTO figure

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

John Deere 8295 RT and New Holland T 8040, field by field
Field8295 RTT 8040Gap
Engine
Engine power, claimed claimed291 hp303.7 hp
Engine declaredCUMMINS 6 TAA-8304 (TIER-III)
Displacement declared8.27 L
Maximum torque declared966 lb·ft · 1,310 N·m965 lb·ft · 1,309 N·m
Transmission
Top speed declared24.9 mph · 40 km/h24.9–31.1 mph · 40–50 km/hdiffers
Clutch declaredElectro-hydraulically operated wet multi-plate clutch
Hydraulics & hitch
Hydraulic centre declaredClosed centre
Pump flow declared44.0 gpm · 166.6 L/min
Pressure declared3,336 psi · 230 bar
Three-point lift at ends declared22,494 lb · 10,203 kg
Rear PTO speeds declared1000 rpm540/1000 rpmdiffers
Weight & dimensions
Unladen weight declared34,392 lb · 15,600 kg21,839 lb · 9,906 kg+57% 8295 RT
Maximum permissible mass declared30,865 lb · 14,000 kg
Wheelbase declared121.2 in · 3,078 mm
Length declared231.9 in · 5,890 mm229.5 in · 5,829 mm
Width declared115.0 in · 2,920 mm98.0 in · 2,490 mm+17% 8295 RT
Height declared130.7 in · 3,320 mm131.1 in · 3,331 mm
Ground clearance declared14.6 in · 372 mm
Fuel tank declared720.7 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”