John DeereModel A
John Deere 8320
Row Crop
- power
- 248 hp
- displacement
- 496 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Row Crop
John Deere 8320 vs John Deere 8520
John DeereModel B
John Deere 8520
Row Crop
- power
- 293 hp
- displacement
- 496 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
John DeereJohn Deere 8320
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 8520
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 8520 higher · +45 hp (+18%)8320248 hp
8520293 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
8320 is in the 87th percentile; 8520 is in the 92nd · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied8320496 ci
8520496 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
8320 is in the 85th percentile; 8520 is in the 85th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied83206
85206
Median Row Crop Tractor6
8320 is in the 50th percentile; 8520 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied832016
852016
Median Row Crop Tractor16
8320 is in the 50th percentile; 8520 is in the 50th · 1,200 models
8320 (A)8520 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 8320 | John Deere 8520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | 8320 | 8520 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 8320 | John Deere 8520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | Not recorded | John Deere | — |
| Power Output | 248hp | 293hp | ▲ 8520+45 hp · +18% |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,200RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 496ci | 496ci | Same |
| Bore | 4.6in | 4.6in | Same |
| Stroke | 5.1in | 5.1in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 8320 | John Deere 8520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Full power shift | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 8320 | John Deere 8520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 210in | 212in | ▲ 8520+2 in · <1% |
| Height | 120in | 122in | ▲ 8520+2 in · +2% |
| Operating Weight | 20,205lb | 23,975lb | ▲ 8520+3,770 lb · +19% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 8320 | John Deere 8520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC) | Closed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC) | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 8320 | John Deere 8520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Independent | Same |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | 1,000rpm | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 8320 | John Deere 8520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | III/IIIN | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | Category 3 | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 15,387lb | 17,897lb | ▲ 8520+2,510 lb · +16% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 8320 | John Deere 8520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Assist | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic wet disc | Hydraulic wet disc | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 8320 | John Deere 8520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 8320 | John Deere 8520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 9gal | 9gal | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 8320 | John Deere 8520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Cab | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 87th percentile (248 hp)B · 92nd percentile (293 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 85th percentile (496 ci)B · 85th percentile (496 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 · 85th percentile (20,205 lb)B · 93rd percentile (23,975 lb)
A · 8320B · 8520Median Row Crop Tractor