Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 7260R vs John Deere 8520

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 8520 Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 8520

Row Crop

power
293 hp
displacement
496 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8520 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 279–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 8520 higher · +33 hp (+13%)
7260R260 hp
8520293 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

7260R is in the 89th percentile; 8520 is in the 92nd · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 7260R higher · +52 ci (+10%)
7260R548 ci
8520496 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

7260R is in the 96th percentile; 8520 is in the 85th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
7260R6
85206
Median Row Crop Tractor6

7260R is in the 50th percentile; 8520 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8520 higher · +180 lb (<1%)
7260R23,795 lb
852023,975 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

7260R is in the 92nd percentile; 8520 is in the 93rd · 1,350 models

7260R (A)8520 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 7260RJohn Deere 8520Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model7260R8520—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 7260RJohn Deere 8520Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelPowerTech PVX 9.0 LJohn Deere—
Power Output260hp293hp▲ 8520+33 hp · +13%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,200RPM▲ 8520+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 8520Difference
TypeInfinitely variable transmission (IVT) with two mechanical rangesFull power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 7260RJohn Deere 8520Difference
LengthNot recorded212in—
HeightNot recorded122in—
Wheelbase115inNot recorded—
Operating Weight23,795lb23,975lb▲ 8520+180 lb · <1%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 7260RJohn Deere 8520Difference
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 8520Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 7260RJohn Deere 8520Difference
Hitch Type3/3NThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Category 3Same
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity18,302lb17,897lb▲ 7260R+405 lb · +2%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 7260RJohn Deere 8520Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive TypeMFWD4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 7260RJohn Deere 8520Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 7260RJohn Deere 8520Difference
CoolantNot recorded9gal—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 7260RJohn Deere 8520Difference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 89th percentile (260 hp)B · 92nd percentile (293 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 (23,975 lb)

3-Point Hitch Capacity

median 11,023 lb
A · 82nd percentile (18,302 lb)B · 79th percentile (17,897 lb)
A · 7260RB · 8520Median Row Crop Tractor
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