Head to head · Row Crop

Claas Axion 870 vs John Deere 8420

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ClaasModel A

Claas Axion 870

Row Crop

power
270 hp
displacement
411 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full Axion 870 specs
John Deere 8420 Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 8420

Row Crop

power
270 hp
displacement
496 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8420 specs
ClaasClaas Axion 870
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 8420

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,140–1,417

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
Axion 870270 hp
8420270 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

Axion 870 is in the 90th percentile; 8420 is in the 90th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8420 higher · +85 ci (+21%)
Axion 870411 ci
8420496 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

Axion 870 is in the 60th percentile; 8420 is in the 85th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Axion 8706
84206
Median Row Crop Tractor6

Axion 870 is in the 50th percentile; 8420 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8420 higher · +4,003 lb (+20%)
Axion 87019,952 lb
842023,955 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

Axion 870 is in the 84th percentile; 8420 is in the 93rd · 1,350 models

Axion 870 (A)8420 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecClaas Axion 870John Deere 8420Difference
ManufacturerClaasJohn Deere—
ModelAxion 8708420—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecClaas Axion 870John Deere 8420Difference
ManufacturerFPTJohn Deere—
Power Output270hp270hpSame
Rated RPM2,150RPM2,200RPM▲ 8420+50 RPM · +2%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement411ci496ci▲ 8420+85 ci · +21%
Bore4.1in4.6in▲ 8420+0.5 in · +12%
Stroke5.2in5.1in▲ Axion 870+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecClaas Axion 870John Deere 8420Difference
TypeContinuously variable transmissionFull power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecClaas Axion 870John Deere 8420Difference
Length214in212in▲ Axion 870+2 in · <1%
Height127in122in▲ Axion 870+5 in · +4%
Operating Weight19,952lb23,955lb▲ 8420+4,003 lb · +20%

Hydraulics

SpecClaas Axion 870John Deere 8420Difference
System TypeLoad sensingClosed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC)—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecClaas Axion 870John Deere 8420Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with hydraulic wet discs clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded1,000rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 3Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecClaas Axion 870John Deere 8420Difference
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded480/80R46—

Hitch & Towing

SpecClaas Axion 870John Deere 8420Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedIII/IIIN—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded17,897lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecClaas Axion 870John Deere 8420Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeWet discHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecClaas Axion 870John Deere 8420Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecClaas Axion 870John Deere 8420Difference
CoolantNot recorded9gal—

Operator Station

SpecClaas Axion 870John Deere 8420Difference
TypeCabCab (standard)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 90th percentile (270 hp)B · 90th percentile (270 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 60th percentile (411 ci)B · 85th percentile (496 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 84th percentile (19,952 lb)B · 93rd percentile (23,955 lb)

Length

median 180 in
A · 86th percentile (214 in)B · 85th percentile (212 in)
A · Axion 870B · 8420Median Row Crop Tractor
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