Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 7280R vs John Deere 8220

John Deere 7280R Tractor
John DeereModel A

John Deere 7280R

Row Crop

power
238 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 7280R specs
John Deere 8220 Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 8220

Row Crop

power
225 hp
displacement
496 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8220 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 279–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 7280R higher · +13 hp (+6%)
7280R238 hp
8220225 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

7280R is in the 85th percentile; 8220 is in the 83rd · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 7280R higher · +52 ci (+10%)
7280R548 ci
8220496 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

7280R is in the 96th percentile; 8220 is in the 85th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
7280R6
82206
Median Row Crop Tractor6

7280R is in the 50th percentile; 8220 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ 7280R higher · +3,540 lb (+18%)
7280R23,760 lb
822020,220 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

7280R is in the 92nd percentile; 8220 is in the 85th · 1,350 models

7280R (A)8220 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8220Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model7280R8220—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8220Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelPowerTech PVX8.1 L—
Power Output238hp225hp▲ 7280R+13 hp · +6%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,200RPM▲ 8220+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement548ci496ci▲ 7280R+52 ci · +10%
Bore4.7in4.6in▲ 7280R+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5.4in5.1in▲ 7280R+0.3 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8220Difference
TypeInfinitely variable transmissionFull power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8220Difference
LengthNot recorded210in—
HeightNot recorded120in—
Operating Weight23,760lb20,220lb▲ 7280R+3,540 lb · +18%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8220Difference
System TypeClosed-center pressure and flow compensated (PFC)Closed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC)—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8220Difference
TypeIndependentIndependent with electro-hydraulic wet disc clutch—
Speed 11,000rpm1,000rpmSame
Speed 2540rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8220Difference
Front Tire Size16.9R30380/85R34—
Rear Tire Size480/80R46480/80R46Same

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8220Difference
Hitch Type3/3NIII/IIIN—
Hitch CategoryIII/IIINNot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity15,200lb15,180lb▲ 7280R+20 lb · <1%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8220Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8220Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8220Difference
CoolantNot recorded9gal—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8220Difference
TypeCommandView II cabCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 85th percentile (238 hp)B · 83rd percentile (225 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 (23,760 lb)B · 85th percentile (20,220 lb)

3-Point Hitch Capacity

median 11,023 lb
A · 72nd percentile (15,200 lb)B · 72nd percentile (15,180 lb)
A · 7280RB · 8220Median Row Crop Tractor
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