Head to head · Row Crop

Buhler Versatile 450 vs John Deere 8530

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Buhler VersatileModel A

Buhler Versatile 450

Row Crop

power
365 hp
displacement
912 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 450 specs
John Deere 8530 Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 8530

Row Crop

power
360 hp
displacement
549 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 8530 specs
Buhler VersatileBuhler Versatile 450
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 8530

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,206–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 450 higher · +5 hp (+1%)
450365 hp
8530360 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

450 is in the 97th percentile; 8530 is in the 97th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 450 higher · +363 ci (+66%)
450912 ci
8530549 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

450 is in the 99th percentile; 8530 is in the 98th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
4506
85306
Median Row Crop Tractor6

450 is in the 50th percentile; 8530 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ 450 higher · +18,350 lb (+68%)
45045,150 lb
853026,800 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

450 is in the 99th percentile; 8530 is in the 96th · 1,350 models

450 (A)8530 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBuhler Versatile 450John Deere 8530Difference
ManufacturerBuhler VersatileJohn Deere—
Model4508530—
CategoryRow Crop, Four-Wheel DriveRow Crop—

Engine

SpecBuhler Versatile 450John Deere 8530Difference
ManufacturerCumminsJohn Deere—
ModelQSX156090HF485—
Power Output365hp360hp▲ 450+5 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement912ci549ci▲ 450+363 ci · +66%
Bore5.4in4.7in▲ 450+0.7 in · +15%
Stroke6.7in5.4in▲ 450+1.4 in · +26%

Transmission

SpecBuhler Versatile 450John Deere 8530Difference
Typefull power shiftInfinitely Variable Transmission (IVT)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBuhler Versatile 450John Deere 8530Difference
LengthNot recorded219in—
HeightNot recorded123in—
Operating Weight45,150lb26,800lb▲ 450+18,350 lb · +68%

Hydraulics

SpecBuhler Versatile 450John Deere 8530Difference
System Typeclosed center load sensing (CCLS)Closed center pressure-flow compensating PFC—
Steering Typehydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBuhler Versatile 450John Deere 8530Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecBuhler Versatile 450John Deere 8530Difference
Front Tire Size480/80R46Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size480/80R46Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBuhler Versatile 450John Deere 8530Difference
Hitch TypeRear Type IVIVN/III—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded18,325lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBuhler Versatile 450John Deere 8530Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering Typehydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecBuhler Versatile 450John Deere 8530Difference
Starter TypeelectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBuhler Versatile 450John Deere 8530Difference
CoolantNot recorded10.6gal—

Operator Station

SpecBuhler Versatile 450John Deere 8530Difference
TypeNot recordedCommandView cab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 97th percentile (365 hp)B · 97th percentile (360 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 99th percentile (912 ci)B · 98th percentile (549 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 99th percentile (45,150 lb)B · 96th percentile (26,800 lb)
A · 450B · 8530Median Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageBuhler Versatile 450Full spec pageJohn Deere 8530