Head to head · Agricultural

Big Bud HN350 vs John Deere 8870

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Big BudModel A

Big Bud HN350

Agricultural

power
350 hp
displacement
855 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
13
Full HN350 specs
John Deere 8870 Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 8870

Four-Wheel Drive

power
350 hp
displacement
619 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
24
Full 8870 specs
Big BudBig Bud HN350
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 8870

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 971–1,130

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
HN350350 hp
8870350 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

HN350 is in the 96th percentile; 8870 is in the 96th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ HN350 higher · +236 ci (+38%)
HN350855 ci
8870619 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

HN350 is in the 97th percentile; 8870 is in the 93rd · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
HN3506
88706
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

HN350 is in the 74th percentile; 8870 is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8870 higher · +11 (+85%)
HN35013
887024
Median Agricultural Tractor16

HN350 is in the 42nd percentile; 8870 is in the 81st · 972 models

HN350 (A)8870 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBig Bud HN350John Deere 8870Difference
ManufacturerBig BudJohn Deere—
ModelHN3508870—
CategoryAgriculturalFour-Wheel Drive—

Engine

SpecBig Bud HN350John Deere 8870Difference
ManufacturerCumminsJohn Deere—
ModelNT855Not recorded—
Power Output350hp350hpSame
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement855ci619ci▲ HN350+236 ci · +38%
Bore5.5in5.1in▲ HN350+0.4 in · +8%
Stroke6in5in▲ HN350+1 in · +20%

Transmission

SpecBig Bud HN350John Deere 8870Difference
TypeGearPowersync Diesel 12 and 24 Speeds—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBig Bud HN350John Deere 8870Difference
LengthNot recorded269in—
Operating Weight40,000lb35,130lb▲ HN350+4,870 lb · +14%

Hydraulics

SpecBig Bud HN350John Deere 8870Difference
System TypeOpen CenterClosed center pressure compensated—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBig Bud HN350John Deere 8870Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent (optional)—
Speed 1Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBig Bud HN350John Deere 8870Difference
Hitch TypeNot recorded3-point hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded14,980lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBig Bud HN350John Deere 8870Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 articulated 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic wet discs—

Electrical

SpecBig Bud HN350John Deere 8870Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBig Bud HN350John Deere 8870Difference
CoolantNot recorded14.5gal—

Operator Station

SpecBig Bud HN350John Deere 8870Difference
TypeNot recordedSound-Gard cab (standard)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 96th percentile (350 hp)B · 96th percentile (350 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 97th percentile (855 ci)B · 93rd percentile (619 ci)

Cylinders

median 5.5
A · 74th percentile (6)B · 74th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 42nd percentile (13)B · 81st percentile (24)

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 97th percentile (40,000 lb)B · 97th percentile (35,130 lb)
A · HN350B · 8870Median Agricultural Tractor
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