Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 8130 vs John Deere 8235R

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 8130

Row Crop

power
240 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8130 specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 8235R

Row Crop

power
235 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8235R specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 279–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 8130 higher · +5 hp (+2%)
8130240 hp
8235R235 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

8130 is in the 86th percentile; 8235R is in the 85th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
8130548 ci
8235R548 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

8130 is in the 96th percentile; 8235R is in the 96th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
81306
8235R6
Median Row Crop Tractor6

8130 is in the 50th percentile; 8235R is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
813016
8235R16
Median Row Crop Tractor16

8130 is in the 50th percentile; 8235R is in the 50th · 1,200 models

8130 (A)8235R (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 8130John Deere 8235RDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model81308235R—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 8130John Deere 8235RDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelPowerTechPowerTech PSX—
Power Output240hp235hp▲ 8130+5 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement548ci548ciSame
Bore4.7in4.7inSame
Stroke5.4in5.4in▲ 8235R+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 8130John Deere 8235RDifference
TypeFull power shiftSelective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 8130John Deere 8235RDifference
Length219in244in▲ 8235R+25 in · +11%
WidthNot recorded95.7in—
Height123in139in▲ 8235R+16 in · +13%
Operating Weight21,782lb25,570lb▲ 8235R+3,788 lb · +17%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 8130John Deere 8235RDifference
System TypeClosed center PFCHydraulic control system direct engine drive—
Steering TypePowerhydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 8130John Deere 8235RDifference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 11,000rpm1,000rpmSame

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 8130John Deere 8235RDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded420/85R34—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded480/80R50—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 8130John Deere 8235RDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory III and IV—
Hitch CategoryIII/IIINCategory 3/3N—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity12,405lb18,326lb▲ 8235R+5,921 lb · +48%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 8130John Deere 8235RDifference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 FWA with duals—
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerhydrostatic power—
Brake TypeWet discWet multiple disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals that can be locked together—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 8130John Deere 8235RDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 8130John Deere 8235RDifference
Coolant10.6gal10.8gal▲ 8235R+0.2 gal · +2%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 8130John Deere 8235RDifference
TypeCommandView cabCommandView II cab standard—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 86th percentile (240 hp)B · 85th percentile (235 hp)

Engine Displacement

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

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 50th percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 88th percentile (21,782 lb)B · 95th percentile (25,570 lb)
A · 8130B · 8235RMedian Row Crop Tractor
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