Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 8420 vs Massey Ferguson 8690

John Deere 8420 Tractor
John DeereModel A

John Deere 8420

Row Crop

power
270 hp
displacement
496 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8420 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 8690

Row Crop

power
340 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 8690 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 8420
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 279–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 8690 higher · +70 hp (+26%)
8420270 hp
8690340 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

8420 is in the 90th percentile; 8690 is in the 96th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8690 higher · +17 ci (+3%)
8420496 ci
8690513 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

8420 is in the 85th percentile; 8690 is in the 92nd · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
84206
86906
Median Row Crop Tractor6

8420 is in the 50th percentile; 8690 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8690 higher · +1,410 lb (+6%)
842023,955 lb
869025,365 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

8420 is in the 93rd percentile; 8690 is in the 95th · 1,350 models

8420 (A)8690 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 8420Massey Ferguson 8690Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMassey Ferguson—
Model84208690—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 8420Massey Ferguson 8690Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereSisu Diesel—
ModelNot recorded84 CTA—
Power Output270hp340hp▲ 8690+70 hp · +26%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,100RPM▲ 8420+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement496ci513ci▲ 8690+17 ci · +3%
Bore4.6in4.4in▲ 8420+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke5.1in5.7in▲ 8690+0.6 in · +12%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 8420Massey Ferguson 8690Difference
TypeFull power shiftCVT. A combination of mechanical and hydrostatic sections that allow an infinite speed adjustment within two mechanical ranges.—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 8420Massey Ferguson 8690Difference
Length212in223in▲ 8690+11 in · +5%
WidthNot recorded100in—
Height122in133in▲ 8690+11 in · +9%
Operating Weight23,955lb25,365lb▲ 8690+1,410 lb · +6%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 8420Massey Ferguson 8690Difference
System TypeClosed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC)Closed Center Load Sensing with two outlet sets combined—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 8420Massey Ferguson 8690Difference
TypeIndependent with hydraulic wet discs clutchNot recorded—
Speed 11,000rpm1,000rpmSame
Speed 2540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 31,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 8420Massey Ferguson 8690Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded600/65R34—
Rear Tire Size480/80R46710/75R42—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 8420Massey Ferguson 8690Difference
Hitch TypeIII/IIINThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Category 3Same
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity17,897lb22,758lb▲ 8690+4,861 lb · +27%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 8420Massey Ferguson 8690Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 8420Massey Ferguson 8690Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 8420Massey Ferguson 8690Difference
Coolant9galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 8420Massey Ferguson 8690Difference
TypeCab (standard)Cab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 90th percentile (270 hp)B · 96th percentile (340 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 85th percentile (496 ci)B · 92nd percentile (513 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 93rd percentile (23,955 lb)B · 95th percentile (25,365 lb)

Length

median 180 in
A · 85th percentile (212 in)B · 92nd percentile (223 in)
A · 8420B · 8690Median Row Crop Tractor
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