John Deere 8345 R vs John Deere 8345 RT
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%); the 8345 R is on tracks, not an alternative to an ordinary tractor; the 8345 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
6 material differences · 6 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 8345 R | 8345 RT | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 341 hp | 341 hp | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 1,117 lb·ft · 1,515 N·m | 1,117 lb·ft · 1,515 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 31.1 mph · 50 km/h | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h | +25% 8345 R |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic centre declared | Closed centre | Closed centre | — |
| Hydraulic control declared | Load sensing | Load sensing | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 1000 rpm | 1000 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 27,558 lb · 12,500 kg | 34,613 lb · 15,700 kg | +26% 8345 RT |
| Wheelbase declared | 118.9 in · 3,020 mm | 99.0 in · 2,515 mm | +20% 8345 R |
| Length declared | 220.1 in · 5,590 mm | 231.9 in · 5,890 mm | +5% 8345 RT |
| Width declared | 97.6 in · 2,480 mm | 115.0 in · 2,920 mm | +18% 8345 RT |
| Height declared | 120.5 in · 3,060 mm | 130.7 in · 3,320 mm | +8% 8345 RT |
| Fuel tank declared | 801.0 qt · 758 L | 801.0 qt · 758 L | — |
John Deere 8345 R sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8345 R”
- Source: OECD test report 2655, 2011
John Deere 8345 RT sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8345 RT”
- Source: OECD test report 2591