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Head to head · Utility
Ford 8700 vs John Deere 6830
John DeereModel B
John Deere 6830
Utility
- power
- 140 hp
- displacement
- 414 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 20
FordFord 8700
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 6830
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 6830 higher · +13 hp (+10%)8700127 hp
6830140 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
8700 is in the 91st percentile; 6830 is in the 92nd · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 6830 higher · +13 ci (+3%)8700401 ci
6830414 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
8700 is in the 90th percentile; 6830 is in the 91st · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied87006
68306
Median Utility Tractor4
8700 is in the 93rd percentile; 6830 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 6830 higher · +4 (+25%)870016
683020
Median Utility Tractor12
8700 is in the 73rd percentile; 6830 is in the 86th · 4,941 models
8700 (A)6830 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 8700 | John Deere 6830 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | John Deere | — |
| Model | 8700 | 6830 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 8700 | John Deere 6830 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | John Deere | — |
| Model | Not recorded | 6068HL281 | — |
| Power Output | 127hp | 140hp | ▲ 6830+13 hp · +10% |
| Rated RPM | 2,300RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ 8700+200 RPM · +10% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 401ci | 414ci | ▲ 6830+13 ci · +3% |
| Bore | 4.4in | 4.2in | ▲ 8700+0.2 in · +5% |
| Stroke | 4.4in | 5in | ▲ 6830+0.6 in · +14% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 8700 | John Deere 6830 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear type with dry disc clutch | Partial Power Shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 8700 | John Deere 6830 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180in | 187in | ▲ 6830+7 in · +4% |
| Width | 79.2in | 93.8in | ▲ 6830+14.6 in · +18% |
| Height | 119in | 115in | ▲ 8700+4 in · +3% |
| Operating Weight | 12,270lb | 12,420lb | ▲ 6830+150 lb · +1% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 8700 | John Deere 6830 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Not recorded | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ford 8700 | John Deere 6830 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Transmission | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 2 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 8700 | John Deere 6830 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-Point Hitch | Same |
| Hitch Category | II | II/IIIN | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 8700 | John Deere 6830 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 8700 | John Deere 6830 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 8700 | John Deere 6830 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 5.3gal | 7.4gal | ▲ 6830+2.1 gal · +40% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 8700 | John Deere 6830 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 91st percentile (127 hp)B · 92nd percentile (140 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 90th percentile (401 ci)B · 91st percentile (414 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 86th percentile (20)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 90th percentile (12,270 lb)B · 91st percentile (12,420 lb)
A · 8700B · 6830Median Utility Tractor