Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 8345R vs Massey Ferguson 8660

John Deere 8345R Tractor
John DeereModel A

John Deere 8345R

Row Crop

power
325 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
23
Full 8345R 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 8345R
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 8660

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 279–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 8345R higher · +87 hp (+37%)
8345R325 hp
8660238 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

8345R is in the 95th percentile; 8660 is in the 85th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8345R higher · +35 ci (+7%)
8345R548 ci
8660513 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

8345R is in the 96th percentile; 8660 is in the 92nd · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
8345R6
86606
Median Row Crop Tractor6

8345R is in the 50th percentile; 8660 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8345R higher · +2,455 lb (+10%)
8345R27,820 lb
866025,365 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

8345R is in the 97th percentile; 8660 is in the 95th · 1,350 models

8345R (A)8660 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 8345RMassey Ferguson 8660Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMassey Ferguson—
Model8345R8660—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 8345RMassey Ferguson 8660Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereSisu Diesel—
ModelPowerTech PSS84CTA—
Power Output325hp238hp▲ 8345R+87 hp · +37%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement548ci513ci▲ 8345R+35 ci · +7%
Bore4.7in4.4in▲ 8345R+0.3 in · +7%
Stroke5.4in5.7in▲ 8660+0.4 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 8345RMassey Ferguson 8660Difference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratio with a full range operator-controlled power shift (manual mode)Continuously variable transmission (CVT) with two mechanical ranges—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 8345RMassey Ferguson 8660Difference
Length245in223in▲ 8345R+22 in · +10%
Width137inNot recorded—
Height129in133in▲ 8660+4 in · +3%
Wheelbase121in122in▲ 8660+1 in · <1%
Operating Weight27,820lb25,365lb▲ 8345R+2,455 lb · +10%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 8345RMassey Ferguson 8660Difference
System TypeClosed-center load sensing pressure flow compensatedDirect engine drive hydraulic control system—
Pump Flow Capacity64.4gpm46.2gpm▲ 8345R+18.2 gpm · +39%
PressureNot recorded2,380psi—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 8345RMassey Ferguson 8660Difference
TypeIndependentOptional Transmission or Live PTO—
Speed 11,000rpm1,000rpmSame
Speed 2Not recorded540rpm—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 8345RMassey Ferguson 8660Difference
Front Tire Size380/80R38600/65R34—
Rear Tire Size480/80R50710/75R42—

Tread Width

SpecJohn Deere 8345RMassey Ferguson 8660Difference
Front Tread Width64inNot recorded—
Rear Tread60inNot recorded—
Front Tread Adjustment64.0 to 88.0 inNot recorded—
Rear Tread Adjustment60.0 to 132.6 inNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 8345RMassey Ferguson 8660Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIVN/IIINot recorded—
Hitch Capacity29,300lb20,345lb▲ 8345R+8,955 lb · +44%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 8345RMassey Ferguson 8660Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive TypeMFWD 4WD4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeWet multiple disc hydraulically operatedHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 8345RMassey Ferguson 8660Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 8345RMassey Ferguson 8660Difference
Coolant10.6galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 8345RMassey Ferguson 8660Difference
TypeCommandView III cabCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 95th percentile (325 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 · 97th percentile (27,820 lb)B · 95th percentile (25,365 lb)

Length

median 180 in
A · 96th percentile (245 in)B · 92nd percentile (223 in)
A · 8345RB · 8660Median Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 8345RFull spec pageMassey Ferguson 8660