Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 8100 vs SAME Hercules 160

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 8100

Row Crop

power
160 hp
displacement
466 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8100 specs
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SAMEModel B

SAME Hercules 160

Row Crop

power
160 hp
displacement
380 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
24
Full Hercules 160 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 8100
vs
SAMESAME Hercules 160

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,140–1,417

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
8100160 hp
Hercules 160160 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

8100 is in the 62nd percentile; Hercules 160 is in the 62nd · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8100 higher · +86 ci (+23%)
8100466 ci
Hercules 160380 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

8100 is in the 82nd percentile; Hercules 160 is in the 49th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
81006
Hercules 1606
Median Row Crop Tractor6

8100 is in the 50th percentile; Hercules 160 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ Hercules 160 higher · +8 (+50%)
810016
Hercules 16024
Median Row Crop Tractor16

8100 is in the 50th percentile; Hercules 160 is in the 81st · 1,200 models

8100 (A)Hercules 160 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 8100SAME Hercules 160Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereSAME—
Model8100Hercules 160—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 8100SAME Hercules 160Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereSAME—
ModelNot recorded1056P—
Power Output160hp160hpSame
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement466ci380ci▲ 8100+86 ci · +23%
Bore4.6in4.1in▲ 8100+0.5 in · +12%
Stroke4.8in4.7in▲ 8100+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 8100SAME Hercules 160Difference
TypeFull power shift with hydraulic wet disc clutchSynchronized—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 8100SAME Hercules 160Difference
Length207in184in▲ 8100+23 in · +13%
WidthNot recorded94.5in—
Height120in113in▲ 8100+7 in · +6%
Operating Weight16,435lb13,558lb▲ 8100+2,877 lb · +21%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 8100SAME Hercules 160Difference
System TypeClosed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC)Not recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 8100SAME Hercules 160Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded—
Speed 2540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 8100SAME Hercules 160Difference
Hitch CategoryIII/IIIN3—
Hitch Capacity10,401lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 8100SAME Hercules 160Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeDifferential hydraulic wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 8100SAME Hercules 160Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 8100SAME Hercules 160Difference
Coolant7.2galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 8100SAME Hercules 160Difference
TypeCommandView CabCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 62nd percentile (160 hp)B · 62nd percentile (160 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 82nd percentile (466 ci)B · 49th percentile (380 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 50th percentile (16)B · 81st percentile (24)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 72nd percentile (16,435 lb)B · 59th percentile (13,558 lb)
A · 8100B · Hercules 160Median Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 8100Full spec pageSAME Hercules 160