Head to head · Row Crop

CaseIH 8940 Magnum vs John Deere 8R 230

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CaseIHModel A

CaseIH 8940 Magnum

Row Crop

power
205 hp
displacement
505 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
18
Full 8940 Magnum specs
John Deere 8R 230 Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 8R 230

Row Crop

power
204 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
23
Full 8R 230 specs
CaseIHCaseIH 8940 Magnum
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 8R 230

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,200–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 8940 Magnum higher · +1 hp (<1%)
8940 Magnum205 hp
8R 230204 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

8940 Magnum is in the 78th percentile; 8R 230 is in the 77th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8R 230 higher · +43 ci (+9%)
8940 Magnum505 ci
8R 230548 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

8940 Magnum is in the 87th percentile; 8R 230 is in the 96th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
8940 Magnum6
8R 2306
Median Row Crop Tractor6

8940 Magnum is in the 50th percentile; 8R 230 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8R 230 higher · +5 (+28%)
8940 Magnum18
8R 23023
Median Row Crop Tractor16

8940 Magnum is in the 61st percentile; 8R 230 is in the 74th · 1,200 models

8940 Magnum (A)8R 230 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH 8940 MagnumJohn Deere 8R 230Difference
ManufacturerCaseIHJohn Deere—
Model8940 Magnum8R 230—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecCaseIH 8940 MagnumJohn Deere 8R 230Difference
ManufacturerCDCJohn Deere—
Power Output205hp204hp▲ 8940 Magnum+1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,200RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders66Same
Displacement505ci548ci▲ 8R 230+43 ci · +9%
Bore4.5in4.7in▲ 8R 230+0.2 in · +4%
Stroke5.3in5.4inSame

Transmission

SpecCaseIH 8940 MagnumJohn Deere 8R 230Difference
TypeFull power shiftSelective gear fixed ratio with full range operator-controlled power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH 8940 MagnumJohn Deere 8R 230Difference
LengthNot recorded253in—
HeightNot recorded138in—
Operating Weight18,170lb27,785lb▲ 8R 230+9,615 lb · +53%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH 8940 MagnumJohn Deere 8R 230Difference
System TypeClosed center pressure-flow compensatedClosed center pressure flow compensated—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCaseIH 8940 MagnumJohn Deere 8R 230Difference
TypeIndependent with electro-hydraulic clutchNot recorded—
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecCaseIH 8940 MagnumJohn Deere 8R 230Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded420/85R34—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded480/80R50—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaseIH 8940 MagnumJohn Deere 8R 230Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedIII/IIIN—
Hitch CategoryIII/IIINCategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity13,760lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH 8940 MagnumJohn Deere 8R 230Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WDMFWD (Mechanical Front Wheel Drive) - 4WD—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic—
Brake TypeDifferential hydraulic wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecCaseIH 8940 MagnumJohn Deere 8R 230Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecCaseIH 8940 MagnumJohn Deere 8R 230Difference
Coolant7.8galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecCaseIH 8940 MagnumJohn Deere 8R 230Difference
TypeCab with air-conditioningCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 78th percentile (205 hp)B · 77th percentile (204 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 87th percentile (505 ci)B · 96th percentile (548 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 61st percentile (18)B · 74th percentile (23)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 78th percentile (18,170 lb)B · 97th percentile (27,785 lb)
A · 8940 MagnumB · 8R 230Median Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageCaseIH 8940 MagnumFull spec pageJohn Deere 8R 230