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John Deere 8220 vs John Deere 8330T

Verdict: John Deere 8220 vs John Deere 8330T

The John Deere 8220 and the John Deere 8330T are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 8330T leads on rated power with 238 hp against 233 hp. John Deere 8330T is the lighter machine (12,859 kg vs 19,100 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 8330T is the newer design (2006 vs 2002). In short: choose the John Deere 8330T for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 8220 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
John Deere 8220 Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 8330T Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
233 hp
238 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
With 18.4R46 rear tires.Reference
Full power shift transmission operated with right-hand control lever. Transmission defaults to gear 7-forward and 2-reverse on startup, although this may be re-programmed. Automatic PowerShift (APS) enables automatic shifting to maintain engine load.Reference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
electro-hydraulicReference
Drive
crawlerReference
Variants
8220
wheeled tractorReference
8330
row-crop tractorReference
8220T
crawlerReference
8330T
crawler tractorReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
173.7 kWReference
Engine (net)
167.8 kWReference
Engine (max)
190.9 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
122.7 kWReference
151.0 kWReference
Displacement
8.1 LReference
9.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
116 x 129 mmReference
118 x 136 mmReference
Rated Power (net)
167.8 kWReference
Rated Power (gross)
173.7 kWReference
Maximum Power (net)
186.4 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
190.9 kWReference
Fuel system
electronic high-pressure common rail (HPCR)Reference
Air cleaner
dry with secondary elementReference
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
16.5:1Reference
16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2100Reference
Idle RPM
900-2300Reference
900-2200Reference
Operating RPM
1500-2200Reference
1500-2100Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
34.0 LReference
40.0 LReference
Oil capacity
149.9 LReference
246.1 LReference
Oil change
250 hReference
Max power
122.7 kWReference
151.0 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
142.7 kWReference
177.2 kWReference
Engine
231.2 kWReference
Power
231.2 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere PowerShiftReference
John Deere PowerShiftReference
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
141.7 kWReference
175.2 kWReference
PTO (tested)
165.8 kWReference
201.5 kWReference
Hydraulic system
149.9 LReference
246.0 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
full power shiftReference
Capacity
149.9 LReference
246.0 LReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
200.0 barReference
Valves
5Reference
3 to 5Reference
SCV flow
113.6 lpmReference
Total flow
160.9 lpmReference
160.9 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IIINReference
III/IIINReference
Rear lift
6885 kgReference
6894 kgReference
Front Hitch
IIINReference
Front lift
4989 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
hydraulic wet discReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375 optional)Reference
1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2200Reference
1000@2000Reference
Pump flow
120.0 lpmReference
Power at rated PTO speed
191.0 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
605.6 LReference
492.1 LReference
Front hubs
4.0 LReference
Front diff.
13.4 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
302 cmReference
226 cmReference
Weight
19100 to 22450 poundsReference
12859 kgReference
Front tire
11.00-24Reference
Rear tire
18.4R46Reference
Ag front
16.9R30 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear
18.4R46Reference
Length
538 cmReference
557 cmReference
Height (cab)
305 cmReference
312 cmReference
Front axle
MFWD ILSReference
Rack-and-pinion rear axle
119 by 3009 mmReference
2WD Front tread
152 to 223 cmReference
4WD Front tread
152 to 203 cmReference
ILS Front tread
152 to 223 cmReference
Shipping
10183 kgReference
Operating
9092 kgReference
Max Drawbar
4536 kgReference
Clearance (rear axle)
55 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
44 cmReference
8220 Serial Numbers
2002
1001Reference
2003
10001Reference
2004
20001Reference
2005
30001Reference
Location:
Rear of tractor.Reference
Rear of tractor near PTOReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
150Reference
200Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery CCA
925Reference
925Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
42.0 l/hourReference
54.1 l/hourReference
Max pull
10828 kgReference
13558 kgReference
Speeds
8330T Serial Numbers
John Deere 8330T Tracks
Width
381 cmReference

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.

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