Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 8285R vs John Deere 8345R

John Deere 8285R Tractor
John DeereModel A

John Deere 8285R

Row Crop

power
285 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8285R specs
John Deere 8345R Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 8345R

Row Crop

power
325 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
23
Full 8345R specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 279–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 8345R higher · +40 hp (+14%)
8285R285 hp
8345R325 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

8285R is in the 92nd percentile; 8345R is in the 95th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
8285R548 ci
8345R548 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

8285R is in the 96th percentile; 8345R is in the 96th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
8285R6
8345R6
Median Row Crop Tractor6

8285R is in the 50th percentile; 8345R is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8345R higher · +7 (+44%)
8285R16
8345R23
Median Row Crop Tractor16

8285R is in the 50th percentile; 8345R is in the 74th · 1,200 models

8285R (A)8345R (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 8285RJohn Deere 8345RDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model8285R8345R—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 8285RJohn Deere 8345RDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelPowerTech PSXPowerTech PSS—
Power Output285hp325hp▲ 8345R+40 hp · +14%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement548ci548ciSame
Bore4.7in4.7inSame
Stroke5.4in5.4in▲ 8285R+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 8285RJohn Deere 8345RDifference
TypeFull power shiftSelective gear fixed ratio with a full range operator-controlled power shift (manual mode)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 8285RJohn Deere 8345RDifference
Length244in245in▲ 8345R+1 in · <1%
Width96in137in▲ 8345R+41 in · +43%
Height139in129in▲ 8285R+10 in · +8%
Wheelbase119in121in▲ 8345R+2 in · +2%
Operating Weight25,330lb27,820lb▲ 8345R+2,490 lb · +10%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 8285RJohn Deere 8345RDifference
System TypeClosed center pressure-flow compensatedClosed-center load sensing pressure flow compensated—
Pump Flow Capacity64.1gpm64.4gpm▲ 8345R+0.3 gpm · <1%
Pressure2,404psiNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 8285RJohn Deere 8345RDifference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 8285RJohn Deere 8345RDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded380/80R38—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded480/80R50—

Tread Width

SpecJohn Deere 8285RJohn Deere 8345RDifference
Front Tread WidthNot recorded64in—
Rear TreadNot recorded60in—
Front Tread AdjustmentNot recorded64.0 to 88.0 in—
Rear Tread AdjustmentNot recorded60.0 to 132.6 in—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 8285RJohn Deere 8345RDifference
Hitch Type3/3NThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3IVN/III—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity24,750lb29,300lb▲ 8345R+4,550 lb · +18%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 8285RJohn Deere 8345RDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive TypeMFWD 4WDMFWD 4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeNot recordedWet multiple disc hydraulically operated—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 8285RJohn Deere 8345RDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 8285RJohn Deere 8345RDifference
Coolant10.8gal10.6gal▲ 8285R+0.2 gal · +2%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 8285RJohn Deere 8345RDifference
TypeCabCommandView III cab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 92nd percentile (285 hp)B · 95th percentile (325 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 · 74th percentile (23)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 94th percentile (25,330 lb)B · 97th percentile (27,820 lb)
A · 8285RB · 8345RMedian Row Crop Tractor
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