
John DeereModel A
John Deere 8285R
Row Crop
- power
- 285 hp
- displacement
- 548 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
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Row Crop
Row Crop
How they compare
8285R is in the 92nd percentile; 8660 is in the 85th · 1,206 models
8285R is in the 96th percentile; 8660 is in the 92nd · 1,409 models
8285R is in the 50th percentile; 8660 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
8285R is in the 94th percentile; 8660 is in the 95th · 1,350 models
Full comparison
| Spec | John Deere 8285R | Massey Ferguson 8660 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | 8285R | 8660 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 8285R | Massey Ferguson 8660 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Sisu Diesel | — |
| Model | PowerTech PSX | 84CTA | — |
| Power Output | 285hp | 238hp | ▲ 8285R+47 hp · +20% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 548ci | 513ci | ▲ 8285R+35 ci · +7% |
| Bore | 4.7in | 4.4in | ▲ 8285R+0.3 in · +7% |
| Stroke | 5.4in | 5.7in | ▲ 8660+0.3 in · +6% |
| Spec | John Deere 8285R | Massey Ferguson 8660 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Continuously variable transmission (CVT) with two mechanical ranges | — |
| Spec | John Deere 8285R | Massey Ferguson 8660 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 244in | 223in | ▲ 8285R+21 in · +9% |
| Width | 96in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 139in | 133in | ▲ 8285R+6 in · +5% |
| Wheelbase | 119in | 122in | ▲ 8660+3 in · +3% |
| Operating Weight | 25,330lb | 25,365lb | ▲ 8660+35 lb · <1% |
| Spec | John Deere 8285R | Massey Ferguson 8660 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center pressure-flow compensated | Direct engine drive hydraulic control system | — |
| Pump Flow Capacity | 64.1gpm | 46.2gpm | ▲ 8285R+17.9 gpm · +39% |
| Pressure | 2,404psi | 2,380psi | ▲ 8285R+24 psi · +1% |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
| Spec | John Deere 8285R | Massey Ferguson 8660 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Optional Transmission or Live PTO | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 1,000rpm | — |
| Speed 2 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
| Spec | John Deere 8285R | Massey Ferguson 8660 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 600/65R34 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 710/75R42 | — |
| Spec | John Deere 8285R | Massey Ferguson 8660 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | 3/3N | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 24,750lb | 20,345lb | ▲ 8285R+4,405 lb · +22% |
| Spec | John Deere 8285R | Massey Ferguson 8660 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | MFWD 4WD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Hydraulic wet disc | — |
| Spec | John Deere 8285R | Massey Ferguson 8660 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 8285R | Massey Ferguson 8660 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 10.8gal | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | John Deere 8285R | Massey Ferguson 8660 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Cab | Same |
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