Head to head · Utility

Big Bud HN250 vs John Deere 8245R

Big Bud HN250 Tractor
Big BudModel A

Big Bud HN250

Utility

power
250 hp
displacement
855 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
12
Full HN250 specs
John Deere 8245R Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 8245R

Row Crop

power
245 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8245R specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ HN250 higher · +5 hp (+2%)
HN250250 hp
8245R245 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

HN250 is in the 96th percentile; 8245R is in the 96th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ HN250 higher · +307 ci (+56%)
HN250855 ci
8245R548 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

HN250 is in the 98th percentile; 8245R is in the 94th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
HN2506
8245R6
Median Utility Tractor4

HN250 is in the 93rd percentile; 8245R is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8245R higher · +4 (+33%)
HN25012
8245R16
Median Utility Tractor12

HN250 is in the 50th percentile; 8245R is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

HN250 (A)8245R (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBig Bud HN250John Deere 8245RDifference
ManufacturerBig BudJohn Deere—
ModelHN2508245R—
CategoryUtilityRow Crop—

Engine

SpecBig Bud HN250John Deere 8245RDifference
ManufacturerCumminsJohn Deere—
ModelNT855PowerTech PSS—
Power Output250hp245hp▲ HN250+5 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement855ci548ci▲ HN250+307 ci · +56%
Bore5.5in4.7in▲ HN250+0.8 in · +17%
Stroke6in5.4in▲ HN250+0.6 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecBig Bud HN250John Deere 8245RDifference
TypeGearSelective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBig Bud HN250John Deere 8245RDifference
LengthNot recorded245in—
WidthNot recorded137in—
HeightNot recorded129in—
WheelbaseNot recorded121in—
Operating Weight34,000lb27,553lb▲ HN250+6,447 lb · +23%

Hydraulics

SpecBig Bud HN250John Deere 8245RDifference
System TypeNot recordedClosed center load sensing pressure flow compensated—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic PowerSame

Tires

SpecBig Bud HN250John Deere 8245RDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded420/90R30—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded480/80R46—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBig Bud HN250John Deere 8245RDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedIII/IIIN—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded39,683lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBig Bud HN250John Deere 8245RDifference
Chassis Type4x4 articulated 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeFour-wheel Drive (4WD)4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic PowerSame

Electrical

SpecBig Bud HN250John Deere 8245RDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBig Bud HN250John Deere 8245RDifference
CoolantNot recorded10.6gal—

Operator Station

SpecBig Bud HN250John Deere 8245RDifference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 96th percentile (250 hp)B · 96th percentile (245 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 98th percentile (855 ci)B · 94th percentile (548 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 73rd percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 98th percentile (34,000 lb)B · 97th percentile (27,553 lb)
A · HN250B · 8245RMedian Utility Tractor
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