John DeereModel A
John Deere 8570
Utility
- power
- 250 hp
- displacement
- 466 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 24
Head to head · Utility
John Deere 8570 vs Versatile 305
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VersatileModel B
Versatile 305
Utility
- power
- 256 hp
- displacement
- 505 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
John DeereJohn Deere 8570
vs
VersatileVersatile 305
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 305 higher · +6 hp (+2%)8570250 hp
305256 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
8570 is in the 96th percentile; 305 is in the 96th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 305 higher · +39 ci (+8%)8570466 ci
305505 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
8570 is in the 93rd percentile; 305 is in the 94th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied85706
3056
Median Utility Tractor4
8570 is in the 93rd percentile; 305 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 8570 higher · +8 (+50%)857024
30516
Median Utility Tractor12
8570 is in the 92nd percentile; 305 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models
8570 (A)305 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 8570 | Versatile 305 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Versatile | — |
| Model | 8570 | 305 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 8570 | Versatile 305 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Cummins | — |
| Model | Not recorded | QSC8.3 | — |
| Power Output | 250hp | 256hp | ▲ 305+6 hp · +2% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 466ci | 505ci | ▲ 305+39 ci · +8% |
| Bore | 4.6in | 4.5in | ▲ 8570+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 4.8in | 5.3in | ▲ 305+0.5 in · +10% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 8570 | Versatile 305 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partially synchronized / Two-speed power shift | Partially synchronized / Full power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 8570 | Versatile 305 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 269in | 265in | ▲ 8570+4 in · +2% |
| Height | Not recorded | 146in | — |
| Operating Weight | 32,100lb | 30,890lb | ▲ 8570+1,210 lb · +4% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 8570 | Versatile 305 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed-center pressure compensated | Direct engine drive | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 8570 | Versatile 305 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Category 3 (optional) | III | — |
| Hitch Category | III | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 14,980lb | 15,791lb | ▲ 305+811 lb · +5% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 8570 | Versatile 305 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 articulated 4WD | 4x4 articulated 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 8570 | Versatile 305 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | 12 V | Electric | — |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 8570 | Versatile 305 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 14.5gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 8570 | Versatile 305 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 96th percentile (250 hp)B · 96th percentile (256 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 93rd percentile (466 ci)B · 94th percentile (505 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 92nd percentile (24)B · 73rd percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 98th percentile (32,100 lb)B · 97th percentile (30,890 lb)
A · 8570B · 305Median Utility Tractor