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John DeereModel A
John Deere 8R 280
Row Crop
- power
- 254 hp
- displacement
- 548 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 23
Head to head · Row Crop
John Deere 8R 280 vs New Holland TG255
New HollandModel B
New Holland TG255
Row Crop
- power
- 255 hp
- displacement
- 505 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 18
John DeereJohn Deere 8R 280
vs
New HollandNew Holland TG255
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ TG255 higher · +1 hp (<1%)8R 280254 hp
TG255255 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
8R 280 is in the 88th percentile; TG255 is in the 88th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 8R 280 higher · +43 ci (+9%)8R 280548 ci
TG255505 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
8R 280 is in the 96th percentile; TG255 is in the 89th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied8R 2806
TG2556
Median Row Crop Tractor6
8R 280 is in the 50th percentile; TG255 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ 8R 280 higher · +5 (+28%)8R 28023
TG25518
Median Row Crop Tractor16
8R 280 is in the 74th percentile; TG255 is in the 61st · 1,200 models
8R 280 (A)TG255 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 8R 280 | New Holland TG255 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | New Holland | — |
| Model | 8R 280 | TG255 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 8R 280 | New Holland TG255 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | CDC | — |
| Power Output | 254hp | 255hp | ▲ TG255+1 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ TG255+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 548ci | 505ci | ▲ 8R 280+43 ci · +9% |
| Bore | 4.7in | 4.5in | ▲ 8R 280+0.2 in · +4% |
| Stroke | 5.4in | 5.3in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 8R 280 | New Holland TG255 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | e23 Transmission | Full power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 8R 280 | New Holland TG255 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 253in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 138in | Not recorded | — |
| Wheelbase | 120in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 27,455lb | 21,250lb | ▲ 8R 280+6,205 lb · +29% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 8R 280 | New Holland TG255 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed-center pressure flow compensated | Closed center load sensing | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Power | — |
Tires
| Spec | John Deere 8R 280 | New Holland TG255 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 420/85R34 | Not recorded | — |
| Rear Tire Size | 480/80R50 | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 8R 280 | New Holland TG255 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | III/IIIN | III/IIIN | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 8R 280 | New Holland TG255 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 8R 280 | New Holland TG255 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 8R 280 | New Holland TG255 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 88th percentile (254 hp)B · 88th percentile (255 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 96th percentile (548 ci)B · 89th percentile (505 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 74th percentile (23)B · 61st percentile (18)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 97th percentile (27,455 lb)B · 87th percentile (21,250 lb)
A · 8R 280B · TG255Median Row Crop Tractor