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JCB Fastrac 185 vs JCB Fastrac 8290
Verdict: JCB Fastrac 185 vs JCB Fastrac 8290
The JCB Fastrac 185 and the JCB Fastrac 8290 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. JCB Fastrac 8290 leads on rated power with 280 hp against 188 hp. JCB Fastrac 185 is the lighter machine (6,500 kg vs 11,090 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. JCB Fastrac 8290 is the newer design (2016 vs 1994). In short: choose the JCB Fastrac 8290 for outright pulling power, or the JCB Fastrac 185 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
JCB
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
JCB
71
Fit score
Clear
Rated power
188 hp
280 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
JCBReference
JCBReference
Six gears (1-6) in three ranges (low, medium, high) plus reverse range. Two-speed electro-hydraulic power shift. Two design speed options available, with 65 or 75 kph top speed.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Drive
4x4 4WDReference
4x4 4WDReference
Steering
power assistReference
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Final drives
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outboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
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electro-hydraulic front and rearReference
Trailer brakes
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hydraulicReference
Engine
Engine
140.2 kWReference
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Displacement
5.9 LReference
8.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
102 x 120 mmReference
111 x 145 mmReference
Power
140.2 kWReference
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Fuel system
direct injectionReference
common railReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
dryReference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
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Torque
750.1 NmReference
1350.6 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1500Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Engine (gross)
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208.8 kWReference
Engine (max)
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228.2 kWReference
Rated Power (gross)
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208.8 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
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228.2 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Type
synchromeshReference
continuously variable transmissionReference
Gears
36 forward and 12 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
Capacities
Fuel
280.1 LReference
599.9 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
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60.2 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
60.0 LReference
149.9 LReference
Capacity
60.0 LReference
149.9 LReference
Pressure
210.0 barReference
210.0 barReference
Valves
2Reference
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Pump flow
76.8 lpmReference
177.9 lpmReference
Total flow
78.7 lpmReference
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Rear Type
III/IIINReference
IIIReference
Control
electronic draft controlReference
position and draft controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)
7001 kgReference
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Front Hitch
IIReference
IIReference
Front lift (at ends)
3000 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulicReference
electro-hydraulicReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.75)Reference
1000 (1.75)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2196Reference
1000@2030Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Front PTO Type
540/1000 (1.75)Reference
1000 (1.375)Reference
PTO (claimed)
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202.8 kWReference
Rear valves
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3 or 4Reference
Front valves
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0 to 2Reference
SCV flow
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140.0 lpmReference
Rear lift
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9979 kgReference
Front lift
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3492 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
299 cmReference
311 cmReference
Weight
6500 kgReference
11090 kgReference
Front tire
520/70R30Reference
540/65R34Reference
Rear tire
520/70R30Reference
710/70R38Reference
Ag front
520/70R30Reference
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Ag rear
520/70R30Reference
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Length
576 cmReference
564 cmReference
Width
236 cmReference
225 cmReference
Height (cab)
297 cmReference
338 cmReference
Ground clearance
40 cmReference
46 cmReference
Front tread
187 cmReference
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Rear tread
187 cmReference
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Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 540/65R34. Rear: 710/70R38Reference
Optional tires (ag)
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Front: 650/65R34. Rear: 900/50R42Reference
Industrial front
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440/80R34Reference
Industrial rear
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650/65R38Reference
Height (hood)
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151 cmReference
Max weight
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15966 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
95Reference
200Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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950Reference
Battery AH
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110Reference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.