Head to head · Row Crop

Claas Axion 860 vs John Deere 8270R

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ClaasModel A

Claas Axion 860

Row Crop

power
256 hp
displacement
411 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full Axion 860 specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 8270R

Row Crop

power
257 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8270R specs
ClaasClaas Axion 860
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 8270R

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,206–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 8270R higher · +1 hp (<1%)
Axion 860256 hp
8270R257 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

Axion 860 is in the 88th percentile; 8270R is in the 88th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8270R higher · +137 ci (+33%)
Axion 860411 ci
8270R548 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

Axion 860 is in the 60th percentile; 8270R is in the 96th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Axion 8606
8270R6
Median Row Crop Tractor6

Axion 860 is in the 50th percentile; 8270R is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8270R higher · +405 lb (+2%)
Axion 86023,265 lb
8270R23,670 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

Axion 860 is in the 92nd percentile; 8270R is in the 92nd · 1,350 models

Axion 860 (A)8270R (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecClaas Axion 860John Deere 8270RDifference
ManufacturerClaasJohn Deere—
ModelAxion 8608270R—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecClaas Axion 860John Deere 8270RDifference
ManufacturerFPTJohn Deere—
ModelNot recordedPowerTech PSS—
Power Output256hp257hp▲ 8270R+1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,150RPM1,749RPM▲ Axion 860+401 RPM · +23%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement411ci548ci▲ 8270R+137 ci · +33%
Bore4.1in4.7in▲ 8270R+0.6 in · +15%
Stroke5.2in5.4in▲ 8270R+0.2 in · +4%

Transmission

SpecClaas Axion 860John Deere 8270RDifference
TypeContinuously variable transmission with four mechanical ranges and automatic shiftingSelective gear fixed ratio, full power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecClaas Axion 860John Deere 8270RDifference
LengthNot recorded245in—
WidthNot recorded137in—
HeightNot recorded129in—
WheelbaseNot recorded119in—
Operating Weight23,265lb23,670lb▲ 8270R+405 lb · +2%

Hydraulics

SpecClaas Axion 860John Deere 8270RDifference
System TypeNot recordedClosed center, pressure-flow compensated—
Pump Flow CapacityNot recorded62.9gpm—
PressureNot recorded2,521psi—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecClaas Axion 860John Deere 8270RDifference
TypeNot recorded1000 (1-3/4)—
Speed 1Not recorded1,000rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded2,004rpm—

Tires

SpecClaas Axion 860John Deere 8270RDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded420/90R30—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded480/80R46—

Hitch & Towing

SpecClaas Axion 860John Deere 8270RDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIIICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecClaas Axion 860John Deere 8270RDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WDMFWD 4WD—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet multiple disc, hydraulically operated—

Electrical

SpecClaas Axion 860John Deere 8270RDifference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded—
Starter TypeElectricElectric Starter—

Emissions

SpecClaas Axion 860John Deere 8270RDifference
Control SystemNot recordedDOC, SCR, Regenerative DPF—

Capacities

SpecClaas Axion 860John Deere 8270RDifference
CoolantNot recorded10.6gal—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 88th percentile (256 hp)B · 88th percentile (257 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 60th percentile (411 ci)B · 96th percentile (548 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 92nd percentile (23,265 lb)B · 92nd percentile (23,670 lb)
A · Axion 860B · 8270RMedian Row Crop Tractor
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