Head to head · Crawler

John Deere 420C vs John Deere 8310RT

John Deere 420C Tractor
John DeereModel A

John Deere 420C

Crawler

power
Not recorded
displacement
113 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
5
Full 420C specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 8310RT

Crawler

power
Not recorded
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8310RT specs
John DeereJohn Deere 420C
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 134–192

Engine Displacement

▲ 8310RT higher · +435 ci (+385%)
420C113 ci
8310RT548 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

420C is in the 12th percentile; 8310RT is in the 62nd · 191 models

Cylinders

▲ 8310RT higher · +4 (+200%)
420C2
8310RT6
Median Crawler Tractor6

420C is in the 1st percentile; 8310RT is in the 50th · 192 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8310RT higher · +11 (+220%)
420C5
8310RT16
Median Crawler Tractor10

420C is in the 25th percentile; 8310RT is in the 69th · 179 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8310RT higher · +30,205 lb (+643%)
420C4,700 lb
8310RT34,905 lb
Median Crawler Tractor23,320 lb

420C is in the 16th percentile; 8310RT is in the 74th · 173 models

420C (A)8310RT (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 420CJohn Deere 8310RTDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model420C8310RT—
CategoryCrawler, AgriculturalCrawler—

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 420CJohn Deere 8310RTDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelNot recordedSix-cylinder vertical with two turbochargers and air-to-air aftercooler—
Rated RPM1,850RPM2,099RPM▲ 8310RT+249 RPM · +13%
Cylinders26▲ 8310RT+4 · +200%
Displacement113ci548ci▲ 8310RT+435 ci · +385%
Bore4.3in4.7in▲ 8310RT+0.4 in · +9%
Stroke4in5.4in▲ 8310RT+1.4 in · +35%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 420CJohn Deere 8310RTDifference
TypeUnsynchronized gearFull power shift with selective gear fixed ratio—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 420CJohn Deere 8310RTDifference
Length102in271in▲ 8310RT+169 in · +166%
Width60in135in▲ 8310RT+75 in · +125%
Height69in131in▲ 8310RT+62 in · +90%
Operating Weight4,700lb34,905lb▲ 8310RT+30,205 lb · +643%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 420CJohn Deere 8310RTDifference
System TypeNot recordedHydraulic control system direct engine drive—
Steering TypeManual using mechanical disc clutchesElectro-hydraulic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 420CJohn Deere 8310RTDifference
TypeLiveNot recorded—
Speed 1560rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 420CJohn Deere 8310RTDifference
Hitch TypeCategory 1 (Optional)Type 4N/3—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 420CJohn Deere 8310RTDifference
Chassis TypeCrawlerTrack—
Drive Type2WDTrack—
Steering TypeManual using mechanical disc clutchesElectro-hydraulic power—
Brake TypeMechanical bandNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 420CJohn Deere 8310RTDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 420CJohn Deere 8310RTDifference
Coolant2.8gal10.8gal▲ 8310RT+8 gal · +286%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 420CJohn Deere 8310RTDifference
TypeOpen operator stationCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 12th percentile (113 ci)B · 62nd percentile (548 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 1st percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 10
A · 25th percentile (5)B · 69th percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 23,320 lb
A · 16th percentile (4,700 lb)B · 74th percentile (34,905 lb)

Length

median 146 in
A · 6th percentile (102 in)B · 98th percentile (271 in)
A · 420CB · 8310RTMedian Crawler Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 420CFull spec pageJohn Deere 8310RT