John Deere 8520 T vs New Holland T 8040
14 material differences
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; 2006–2011); 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
14 material differences · 3 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 8520 T | T 8040 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 291.1 hp | 303.7 hp | — |
| Engine declared | John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-28 | CUMMINS 6 TAA-8304 (TIER-III) | differs |
| Displacement declared | 8.13 L | 8.27 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 912 lb·ft · 1,236 N·m | 965 lb·ft · 1,309 N·m | +6% T 8040 |
| 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 | Electro-hydraulically operated wet multi-plate clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic centre declared | Closed centre | — | — |
| Hydraulic control declared | Load sensing | — | — |
| Pump flow declared | 34.6 gpm · 131.0 L/min | 44.0 gpm · 166.6 L/min | +27% T 8040 |
| Pressure declared | — | 3,336 psi · 230 bar | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 16,535 lb · 7,500 kg | 22,494 lb · 10,203 kg | +36% T 8040 |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 1000 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 27,280 lb · 12,374 kg | 21,839 lb · 9,906 kg | +25% 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 | 121.2 in · 3,078 mm | +36% T 8040 |
| Length declared | 217.7 in · 5,530 mm | 229.5 in · 5,829 mm | +5% T 8040 |
| Width declared | 103.7 in · 2,634 mm | 98.0 in · 2,490 mm | +6% 8520 T |
| Height declared | 122.9 in · 3,122 mm | 131.1 in · 3,331 mm | +7% T 8040 |
| Ground clearance declared | 13.8 in · 350 mm | 14.6 in · 372 mm | +6% T 8040 |
| Fuel tank declared | 519.9 qt · 492.0 L | 720.7 qt · 682.0 L | +39% T 8040 |
John Deere 8520 T sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8520T”
- Source: OECD test report 2054, 2003
New Holland T 8040 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T8040”