10 material differences · fewer than 12
Tractor oneJohn Deere 8520 T2002–2005No measured PTO figureTractor twoMassey Ferguson MF 84802004–2008No measured PTO figure
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because their unladen weight differs by more than 25% (27%); the drive differs (Tracks; 4WD); the 8520 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 | 8520 T | MF 8480 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 291.1 hp | 286.2 hp | — |
| Engine declared | John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-28 | SISU-Power 84.329 ETA | differs |
| Displacement declared | 8.13 L | 8.42 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 912 lb·ft · 1,236 N·m | 798 lb·ft · 1,082 N·m | +14% 8520 T |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | 24.9–31.1 mph · 40–50 km/h | differs |
| Clutch declared | Pedal-operated hydraulic wet John Deere multi-plate clutch | — | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic centre declared | Closed centre | — | — |
| Hydraulic control declared | Load sensing | Load sensing | — |
| Pump flow declared | 34.6 gpm · 131.0 L/min | 37.0 gpm · 140.2 L/min | +7% MF 8480 |
| Pressure declared | — | 2,176 psi · 150 bar | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 1000 rpm | 540/1000/540E rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 27,280 lb · 12,374 kg | 21,440 lb · 9,725 kg | +27% 8520 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 8480 |
| Length declared | 217.7 in · 5,530 mm | 209.4 in · 5,320 mm | — |
| Width declared | 103.7–144.0 in · 2,634–3,657 mm | 100.4 in · 2,550 mm | differs |
| Height, over the cab declared | 122.9 in · 3,122 mm | 125.2 in · 3,180 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 13.8 in · 350 mm | 19.7 in · 500 mm | +43% MF 8480 |
| Fuel tank declared | 519.9 qt · 492.0 L | 697.4 qt · 660.0 L | +34% MF 8480 |
John Deere 8520 T sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8520T”
- Source: OECD test report 2054, 2003
Massey Ferguson MF 8480 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8480”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8470”