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John DeereModel A
John Deere 8120
Row Crop
- power
- 200 hp
- displacement
- 496 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Row Crop
John Deere 8120 vs New Holland 8870A
New HollandModel B
New Holland 8870A
Row Crop
- power
- 200 hp
- displacement
- 456 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
John DeereJohn Deere 8120
vs
New HollandNew Holland 8870A
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
= Effectively tied8120200 hp
8870A200 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
8120 is in the 77th percentile; 8870A is in the 77th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 8120 higher · +40 ci (+9%)8120496 ci
8870A456 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
8120 is in the 85th percentile; 8870A is in the 80th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied81206
8870A6
Median Row Crop Tractor6
8120 is in the 50th percentile; 8870A is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied812016
8870A16
Median Row Crop Tractor16
8120 is in the 50th percentile; 8870A is in the 50th · 1,200 models
8120 (A)8870A (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 8120 | New Holland 8870A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | New Holland | — |
| Model | 8120 | 8870A | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 8120 | New Holland 8870A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | New Holland | — |
| Power Output | 200hp | 200hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ 8120+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 496ci | 456ci | ▲ 8120+40 ci · +9% |
| Bore | 4.6in | 4.4in | ▲ 8120+0.2 in · +5% |
| Stroke | 5.1in | 5in | ▲ 8120+0.1 in · +2% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 8120 | New Holland 8870A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Full power shift | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 8120 | New Holland 8870A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 210in | 212in | ▲ 8870A+2 in · <1% |
| Height | 120in | 124in | ▲ 8870A+4 in · +3% |
| Operating Weight | 19,105lb | 17,250lb | ▲ 8120+1,855 lb · +11% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 8120 | New Holland 8870A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC) | Closed center load-sensing | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 8120 | New Holland 8870A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 2 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 8120 | New Holland 8870A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | III/IIIN | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | IIIN | III | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 12,353lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 8120 | New Holland 8870A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x4 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 4x2 (2WD) | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 8120 | New Holland 8870A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric Starter | — |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 8120 | New Holland 8870A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 9gal | 7gal | ▲ 8120+2 gal · +29% |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 8120 | New Holland 8870A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab (standard) | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 77th percentile (200 hp)B · 77th percentile (200 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 85th percentile (496 ci)B · 80th percentile (456 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 50th percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 81st percentile (19,105 lb)B · 74th percentile (17,250 lb)
A · 8120B · 8870AMedian Row Crop Tractor