Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 7205J vs John Deere 8300

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 7205J

Row Crop

power
205 hp
displacement
414 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 7205J specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 8300

Row Crop

power
203 hp
displacement
Not recorded
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8300 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 7205J
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John DeereJohn Deere 8300

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,140–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 7205J higher · +2 hp (<1%)
7205J205 hp
8300203 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

7205J is in the 78th percentile; 8300 is in the 77th · 1,206 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
7205J6
83006
Median Row Crop Tractor6

7205J is in the 50th percentile; 8300 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
7205J16
830016
Median Row Crop Tractor16

7205J is in the 50th percentile; 8300 is in the 50th · 1,200 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8300 higher · +1,196 lb (+7%)
7205J17,860 lb
830019,056 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

7205J is in the 77th percentile; 8300 is in the 81st · 1,350 models

7205J (A)8300 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 7205JJohn Deere 8300Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model7205J8300—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 7205JJohn Deere 8300Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model6068 Powertech7.6 L / 8.1 L—
Power Output205hp203hp▲ 7205J+2 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,200RPM▲ 8300+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement414ciNot recorded—
Bore4.2in4.6in▲ 8300+0.4 in · +10%
Stroke5inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 7205JJohn Deere 8300Difference
TypePartial power shiftFull power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 7205JJohn Deere 8300Difference
Length240in206in▲ 7205J+34 in · +17%
Height124in120in▲ 7205J+4 in · +3%
Operating Weight17,860lb19,056lb▲ 8300+1,196 lb · +7%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 7205JJohn Deere 8300Difference
System TypeClosed centerClosed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC)—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 7205JJohn Deere 8300Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 7205JJohn Deere 8300Difference
Hitch TypeThree-point hitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch Category3/3NIII/IIIN—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 7205JJohn Deere 8300Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeNot recordedDifferential hydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 7205JJohn Deere 8300Difference
Starter TypeElectric Starter (12 volts)Electric—

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 7205JJohn Deere 8300Difference
CoolantNot recorded7.2gal—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 7205JJohn Deere 8300Difference
TypeCabCommandView Cab (standard)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 78th percentile (205 hp)B · 77th percentile (203 hp)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 50th percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 77th percentile (17,860 lb)B · 81st percentile (19,056 lb)

Length

median 180 in
A · 95th percentile (240 in)B · 82nd percentile (206 in)
A · 7205JB · 8300Median Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 7205JFull spec pageJohn Deere 8300