Head to head · Utility

John Deere 8650 vs Steiger Panther III PTA-297

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 8650

Utility

power
290 hp
displacement
619 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8650 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 8650
vs
SteigerSteiger Panther III PTA-297

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,659–5,720

Engine Power

▲ Panther III PTA-297 higher · +5 hp (+2%)
8650290 hp
Panther III PTA-297295 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

8650 is in the 96th percentile; Panther III PTA-297 is in the 96th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Panther III PTA-297 higher · +284 ci (+46%)
8650619 ci
Panther III PTA-297903 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

8650 is in the 95th percentile; Panther III PTA-297 is in the 98th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ Panther III PTA-297 higher · +2 (+33%)
86506
Panther III PTA-2978
Median Utility Tractor4

8650 is in the 93rd percentile; Panther III PTA-297 is in the 99th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8650 higher · +8 (+100%)
865016
Panther III PTA-2978
Median Utility Tractor12

8650 is in the 73rd percentile; Panther III PTA-297 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

8650 (A)Panther III PTA-297 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 8650Steiger Panther III PTA-297Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereSteiger—
Model8650Panther III PTA-297—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 8650Steiger Panther III PTA-297Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereCummins—
ModelNot recordedVT-903—
Power Output290hp295hp▲ Panther III PTA-297+5 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,600RPM▲ Panther III PTA-297+500 RPM · +24%
Cylinders68▲ Panther III PTA-297+2 · +33%
Displacement619ci903ci▲ Panther III PTA-297+284 ci · +46%
Bore5.1in5.5in▲ Panther III PTA-297+0.4 in · +8%
Stroke5in4.8in▲ 8650+0.2 in · +4%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 8650Steiger Panther III PTA-297Difference
TypePartial power shiftpower shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 8650Steiger Panther III PTA-297Difference
Length224in265in▲ Panther III PTA-297+41 in · +18%
WidthNot recorded99in—
Operating Weight30,270lb28,975lb▲ 8650+1,295 lb · +4%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 8650Steiger Panther III PTA-297Difference
System TypeClosed center constant-pressureopen center load sensing—
Steering TypeArticulated powerarticulated powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 8650Steiger Panther III PTA-297Difference
TypeIndependent (optional)Not recorded—
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 8650Steiger Panther III PTA-297Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIII/IIIN3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity9,260lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 8650Steiger Panther III PTA-297Difference
Chassis Type4x4 articulated 4WD4x4 articulated 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeArticulated powerarticulated powerSame
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 8650Steiger Panther III PTA-297Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 8650Steiger Panther III PTA-297Difference
Coolant12gal17gal▲ Panther III PTA-297+5 gal · +42%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 8650Steiger Panther III PTA-297Difference
TypeSound-Gard cab with air-conditioningNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 96th percentile (290 hp)B · 96th percentile (295 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 95th percentile (619 ci)B · 98th percentile (903 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 99th percentile (8)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 97th percentile (30,270 lb)B · 97th percentile (28,975 lb)
A · 8650B · Panther III PTA-297Median Utility Tractor
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