Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 7260R vs John Deere 8420

John Deere 7260R Tractor
John DeereModel A

John Deere 7260R

Row Crop

power
260 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 7260R 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
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 279–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 8420 higher · +10 hp (+4%)
7260R260 hp
8420270 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

7260R is in the 89th percentile; 8420 is in the 90th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 7260R higher · +52 ci (+10%)
7260R548 ci
8420496 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

7260R is in the 96th percentile; 8420 is in the 85th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
7260R6
84206
Median Row Crop Tractor6

7260R is in the 50th percentile; 8420 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8420 higher · +160 lb (<1%)
7260R23,795 lb
842023,955 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

7260R is in the 92nd percentile; 8420 is in the 93rd · 1,350 models

7260R (A)8420 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 7260RJohn Deere 8420Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model7260R8420—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 7260RJohn Deere 8420Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelPowerTech PVX 9.0 LNot recorded—
Power Output260hp270hp▲ 8420+10 hp · +4%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,200RPM▲ 8420+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement548ci496ci▲ 7260R+52 ci · +10%
Bore4.7in4.6in▲ 7260R+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5.4in5.1in▲ 7260R+0.3 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 7260RJohn Deere 8420Difference
TypeInfinitely variable transmission (IVT) with two mechanical rangesFull power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 7260RJohn Deere 8420Difference
LengthNot recorded212in—
HeightNot recorded122in—
Wheelbase115inNot recorded—
Operating Weight23,795lb23,955lb▲ 8420+160 lb · <1%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 7260RJohn Deere 8420Difference
System TypeClosed-center pressure and flow compensated (PFC)Closed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC)—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 7260RJohn Deere 8420Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with hydraulic wet discs clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded1,000rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 3Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 7260RJohn Deere 8420Difference
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded480/80R46—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 7260RJohn Deere 8420Difference
Hitch Type3/3NIII/IIIN—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Category 3Same
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity18,302lb17,897lb▲ 7260R+405 lb · +2%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 7260RJohn Deere 8420Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive TypeMFWD4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 7260RJohn Deere 8420Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 7260RJohn Deere 8420Difference
CoolantNot recorded9gal—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 7260RJohn Deere 8420Difference
TypeNot recordedCab (standard)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 89th percentile (260 hp)B · 90th percentile (270 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 96th percentile (548 ci)B · 85th percentile (496 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 92nd percentile (23,795 lb)B · 93rd percentile (23,955 lb)

3-Point Hitch Capacity

median 11,023 lb
A · 82nd percentile (18,302 lb)B · 79th percentile (17,897 lb)
A · 7260RB · 8420Median Row Crop Tractor
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