John DeereModel A
John Deere 8R 340
Row Crop
- power
- 346 hp
- displacement
- 548 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 23
Head to head · Row Crop
John Deere 8R 340 vs New Holland T8.420
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New HollandModel B
New Holland T8.420
Row Crop
- power
- 367 hp
- displacement
- 531 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
John DeereJohn Deere 8R 340
vs
New HollandNew Holland T8.420
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ T8.420 higher · +21 hp (+6%)8R 340346 hp
T8.420367 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
8R 340 is in the 96th percentile; T8.420 is in the 97th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 8R 340 higher · +17 ci (+3%)8R 340548 ci
T8.420531 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
8R 340 is in the 96th percentile; T8.420 is in the 93rd · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied8R 3406
T8.4206
Median Row Crop Tractor6
8R 340 is in the 50th percentile; T8.420 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Operating Weight
▲ T8.420 higher · +1,460 lb (+5%)8R 34028,705 lb
T8.42030,165 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb
8R 340 is in the 97th percentile; T8.420 is in the 98th · 1,350 models
8R 340 (A)T8.420 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 8R 340 | New Holland T8.420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | New Holland | — |
| Model | 8R 340 | T8.420 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 8R 340 | New Holland T8.420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | FPT | — |
| Model | Not recorded | F2C | — |
| Power Output | 346hp | 367hp | ▲ T8.420+21 hp · +6% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,000RPM | ▲ 8R 340+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 548ci | 531ci | ▲ 8R 340+17 ci · +3% |
| Bore | 4.7in | 4.6in | ▲ 8R 340+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 5.4in | 5.3in | ▲ 8R 340+0.1 in · +2% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 8R 340 | New Holland T8.420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | e23 Transmission, selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled power shift | Continuously variable transmission (CVT) | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 8R 340 | New Holland T8.420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 253in | 255in | ▲ T8.420+2 in · <1% |
| Height | 138in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 28,705lb | 30,165lb | ▲ T8.420+1,460 lb · +5% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 8R 340 | New Holland T8.420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed-center pressure flow compensated | Closed center pressure flow compensating | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic | Power | — |
Tires
| Spec | John Deere 8R 340 | New Holland T8.420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 420/85R34 | 420/85R34 | Same |
| Rear Tire Size | 480/80R50 | 480/80R50 | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 8R 340 | New Holland T8.420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | IVN/III | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | Category 3 | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 8R 340 | New Holland T8.420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | MFWD 4WD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic | Power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 8R 340 | New Holland T8.420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 8R 340 | New Holland T8.420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 96th percentile (346 hp)B · 97th percentile (367 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 96th percentile (548 ci)B · 93rd percentile (531 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 97th percentile (28,705 lb)B · 98th percentile (30,165 lb)
Length
median 180 inA · 97th percentile (253 in)B · 98th percentile (255 in)
A · 8R 340B · T8.420Median Row Crop Tractor