John Deere 8420 T vs Massey Ferguson MF 8180 A
10 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (Tracks; 4WD); they were not built in overlapping years (2002–2005; 1998–1999); the 8420 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
10 material differences · 6 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 8420 T | MF 8180 A | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 266.5 hp | 256.7 hp | — |
| Engine declared | John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-36 | VALMET 645 TCC | differs |
| Displacement declared | 8.13 L | 8.42 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 888 lb·ft · 1,204 N·m | 801 lb·ft · 1,086 N·m | +11% 8420 T |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h | +33% MF 8180 A |
| Clutch declared | Pedal-operated, hydraulic wet John Deere multi-disc clutch | pedal-operated hydraulic multi-plate clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic control declared | Load sensing | — | — |
| Pump flow declared | 34.7 gpm · 131.4 L/min | — | — |
| Pressure declared | — | 3,205 psi · 221 bar | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 16,535 lb · 7,500 kg | 22,487 lb · 10,200 kg | +36% MF 8180 A |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 1000 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 26,378 lb · 11,965 kg | 21,539 lb · 9,770 kg | +22% 8420 T |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 31,526 lb · 14,300 kg | 30,865 lb · 14,000 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 89.0 in · 2,260 mm | 121.1 in · 3,075 mm | +36% MF 8180 A |
| Length declared | 217.7 in · 5,530 mm | 207.0 in · 5,257 mm | — |
| Width declared | 103.7 in · 2,634 mm | 99.1 in · 2,518 mm | — |
| Height declared | 122.9 in · 3,122 mm | 123.4 in · 3,135 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 13.8 in · 350 mm | 20.1 in · 510 mm | +46% MF 8180 A |
| Fuel tank declared | 519.9 qt · 492.0 L | 433.2 qt · 410.0 L | +20% 8420 T |
John Deere 8420 T sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8420T”
Massey Ferguson MF 8180 A sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8180”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8170”