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John DeereModel A
John Deere WA-17
Agricultural
- power
- 280 hp
- displacement
- 855 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Agricultural
John Deere WA-17 vs McCormick Intl ZTX280
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McCormick IntlModel B
McCormick Intl ZTX280
Agricultural
- power
- 280 hp
- displacement
- 506 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 36
John DeereJohn Deere WA-17
vs
McCormick IntlMcCormick Intl ZTX280
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedWA-17280 hp
ZTX280280 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp
WA-17 is in the 92nd percentile; ZTX280 is in the 92nd · 1,028 models
Engine Displacement
▲ WA-17 higher · +349 ci (+69%)WA-17855 ci
ZTX280506 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci
WA-17 is in the 97th percentile; ZTX280 is in the 86th · 1,083 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedWA-176
ZTX2806
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5
WA-17 is in the 74th percentile; ZTX280 is in the 74th · 1,130 models
Forward Gears
▲ ZTX280 higher · +26 (+260%)WA-1710
ZTX28036
Median Agricultural Tractor16
WA-17 is in the 23rd percentile; ZTX280 is in the 94th · 972 models
WA-17 (A)ZTX280 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere WA-17 | McCormick Intl ZTX280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | McCormick Intl | — |
| Model | WA-17 | ZTX280 | — |
| Category | Agricultural | Agricultural | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere WA-17 | McCormick Intl ZTX280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cummins | Cummins | Same |
| Model | NT855C1 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 280hp | 280hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ ZTX280+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 855ci | 506ci | ▲ WA-17+349 ci · +69% |
| Bore | 5.5in | 4.5in | ▲ WA-17+1 in · +22% |
| Stroke | 6in | 5.3in | ▲ WA-17+0.7 in · +13% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere WA-17 | McCormick Intl ZTX280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Manual | Not recorded | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere WA-17 | McCormick Intl ZTX280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 257in | 210in | ▲ WA-17+47 in · +22% |
| Width | 111in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 98in | 122in | ▲ ZTX280+24 in · +24% |
| Operating Weight | 28,280lb | 23,152lb | ▲ WA-17+5,128 lb · +22% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere WA-17 | McCormick Intl ZTX280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere WA-17 | McCormick Intl ZTX280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | III | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere WA-17 | McCormick Intl ZTX280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere WA-17 | McCormick Intl ZTX280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric Starter | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere WA-17 | McCormick Intl ZTX280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 12.5gal | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 110 hpA · 92nd percentile (280 hp)B · 92nd percentile (280 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 336 ciA · 97th percentile (855 ci)B · 86th percentile (506 ci)
Cylinders
median 5.5A · 74th percentile (6)B · 74th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 23rd percentile (10)B · 94th percentile (36)
Operating Weight
median 10,914 lbA · 94th percentile (28,280 lb)B · 90th percentile (23,152 lb)
A · WA-17B · ZTX280Median Agricultural Tractor