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John Deere 8330 vs John Deere WA-17

Verdict: John Deere 8330 vs John Deere WA-17

The John Deere 8330 and the John Deere WA-17 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere WA-17 leads on rated power with 280 hp against 275 hp. John Deere WA-17 is the lighter machine (12,827 kg vs 23,747 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 8330 is the newer design (2006 vs 1968). In short: choose the John Deere WA-17 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 8330 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 8330 Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere WA-17 Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
275 hp
280 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
WagnerReference
IVT available with 40 or 50 kph (25 or 31 mph) maximum speed. With maximum speed set to less than 2 kph the transmission automatically enters creeper mode.Reference
Five forward and one reverse with air-assist hi/lo range selection. Shifting on the move possible by double clutching.Reference
Drive
4x4 Independent Link Suspension MFWD 4WD (ILS)Reference
Distributor
John DeereReference
Total built
28Reference
Final drives
planetaryReference
Steering
151.4 LReference
Variants
8330
row-crop tractorReference
8330T
crawler tractorReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
205.1 kWReference
Engine (max)
223.7 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
148.7 kWReference
Displacement
9.0 LReference
14.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
118 x 136 mmReference
140 x 152 mmReference
Rated Power (gross)
205.1 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
223.7 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
dryReference
Compression
16.3:1Reference
14.9:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Idle RPM
900-2200Reference
Operating RPM
1500-2100Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
24Reference
Oil capacity
159.0 LReference
37.9 LReference
Coolant capacity
40.0 LReference
47.3 LReference
Max power
148.7 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
169.0 kWReference
Engine
208.8 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
164.1 kWReference
Power
208.8 kWReference
Oil change
200 hReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT)Reference
Fuller RTO-910Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
355.6mm dry discsReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
167.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)
195.0 kWReference
Hydraulic system
54.9 LReference
196.8 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
open centerReference
Capacity
54.9 LReference
196.8 LReference
Pressure
144.7 barReference
Valves
3 to 5Reference
2 or 3Reference
Pump flow
120.0 lpmReference
132.5 lpmReference
Total flow
227.1 lpmReference
246.0 lpmReference
Rear Type
IVN/III (optional)Reference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
8300 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (optional)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
185.5 kWReference
Steering flow
113.6 lpmReference
Steering cap.
151.4 LReference
Capacities
Fuel
681.3 LReference
454.2 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
305 cmReference
355 cmReference
Weight
11406 kgReference
12827 kgReference
Length
556 cmReference
652 cmReference
Height
312 cmReference
248 cmReference
Ground clearance
44 cmReference
45 cmReference
Front tire
28.5-26Reference
Rear tire
28.5-26Reference
Ag front
23.1-30Reference
Ag rear
23.1-30Reference
Width
281 cmReference
Height (cab)
327 cmReference
8330 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
200Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery CCA
925Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
205Reference
Battery Group
8DReference
Test results
Fuel use
50.3 l/hourReference
Max pull
8383 kgReference

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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