John Deere 8400 T vs Lamborghini 260 Victory
11 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% (34%); the drive differs (Tracks; 4WD); they were not built in overlapping years (1997–1998; 1999–2001); the 8400 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
11 material differences · 6 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 8400 T | 260 Victory | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 256.7 hp | 256.4 hp | — |
| Engine declared | John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-03 | SAME-DEUTZ-FAHR BF6M 1013 FC | differs |
| Displacement declared | 8.13 L | 7.15 L | +14% 8400 T |
| Maximum torque declared | 795 lb·ft · 1,078 N·m | 745 lb·ft · 1,010 N·m | +7% 8400 T |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h | +33% 260 Victory |
| Clutch declared | Pedal operated hydraulic wet John Deere multi-disc clutch | Voith turbo clutch combined with ZF wet multi-plate clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic centre declared | Closed centre | — | — |
| Hydraulic control declared | Load sensing | Load sensing | — |
| Pump flow declared | 31.0 gpm · 117.3 L/min | 31.8 gpm · 120.3 L/min | — |
| Pressure declared | — | 2,770 psi · 191 bar | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 15,763 lb · 7,150 kg | 23,149 lb · 10,500 kg | +47% 260 Victory |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 1000 rpm | 1000 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 25,000 lb · 11,340 kg | 18,629 lb · 8,450 kg | +34% 8400 T |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | — | 30,865 lb · 14,000 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 89.0 in · 2,260 mm | 121.6 in · 3,089 mm | +37% 260 Victory |
| Length declared | 216.0 in · 5,487 mm | 202.0 in · 5,130 mm | +7% 8400 T |
| Width declared | 102.0 in · 2,591 mm | 98.0 in · 2,490 mm | — |
| Height declared | 123.4 in · 3,135 mm | 127.0 in · 3,225 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 14.2 in · 360 mm | 23.6 in · 600 mm | +67% 260 Victory |
| Fuel tank declared | 519.9 qt · 492.0 L | 581.2 qt · 550.0 L | +12% 260 Victory |
John Deere 8400 T sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8400T”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8200T”
- Source: OECD test report 1783, 1998
Lamborghini 260 Victory sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Lamborghini Victory 260”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Lamborghini Victory 230”