Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 8285R vs Massey Ferguson 8660

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
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 8660

Row Crop

power
238 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 8660 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 8285R
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 8660

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 279–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 8285R higher · +47 hp (+20%)
8285R285 hp
8660238 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

8285R is in the 92nd percentile; 8660 is in the 85th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8285R higher · +35 ci (+7%)
8285R548 ci
8660513 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

8285R is in the 96th percentile; 8660 is in the 92nd · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
8285R6
86606
Median Row Crop Tractor6

8285R is in the 50th percentile; 8660 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8660 higher · +35 lb (<1%)
8285R25,330 lb
866025,365 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

8285R is in the 94th percentile; 8660 is in the 95th · 1,350 models

8285R (A)8660 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 8285RMassey Ferguson 8660Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMassey Ferguson—
Model8285R8660—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 8285RMassey Ferguson 8660Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereSisu Diesel—
ModelPowerTech PSX84CTA—
Power Output285hp238hp▲ 8285R+47 hp · +20%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement548ci513ci▲ 8285R+35 ci · +7%
Bore4.7in4.4in▲ 8285R+0.3 in · +7%
Stroke5.4in5.7in▲ 8660+0.3 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 8285RMassey Ferguson 8660Difference
TypeFull power shiftContinuously variable transmission (CVT) with two mechanical ranges—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 8285RMassey Ferguson 8660Difference
Length244in223in▲ 8285R+21 in · +9%
Width96inNot recorded—
Height139in133in▲ 8285R+6 in · +5%
Wheelbase119in122in▲ 8660+3 in · +3%
Operating Weight25,330lb25,365lb▲ 8660+35 lb · <1%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 8285RMassey Ferguson 8660Difference
System TypeClosed center pressure-flow compensatedDirect engine drive hydraulic control system—
Pump Flow Capacity64.1gpm46.2gpm▲ 8285R+17.9 gpm · +39%
Pressure2,404psi2,380psi▲ 8285R+24 psi · +1%
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 8285RMassey Ferguson 8660Difference
TypeNot recordedOptional Transmission or Live PTO—
Speed 1Not recorded1,000rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded540rpm—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 8285RMassey Ferguson 8660Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded600/65R34—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded710/75R42—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 8285RMassey Ferguson 8660Difference
Hitch Type3/3NNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Not recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity24,750lb20,345lb▲ 8285R+4,405 lb · +22%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 8285RMassey Ferguson 8660Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive TypeMFWD 4WD4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 8285RMassey Ferguson 8660Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 8285RMassey Ferguson 8660Difference
Coolant10.8galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 8285RMassey Ferguson 8660Difference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 92nd percentile (285 hp)B · 85th percentile (238 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 96th percentile (548 ci)B · 92nd percentile (513 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 94th percentile (25,330 lb)B · 95th percentile (25,365 lb)

Length

median 180 in
A · 96th percentile (244 in)B · 92nd percentile (223 in)
A · 8285RB · 8660Median Row Crop Tractor
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