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John Deere 8330T vs John Deere 8650

Verdict: John Deere 8330T vs John Deere 8650

The John Deere 8330T and the John Deere 8650 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 8650 leads on rated power with 239 hp against 238 hp. John Deere 8330T is the lighter machine (12,859 kg vs 29,320 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 1982). In short: choose the John Deere 8650 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 8330T 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 8330T Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 8650 Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
238 hp
239 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
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
18.4-38 tiresReference
Drive
crawlerReference
Steering
electro-hydraulicReference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
electro-hydraulic front and rearReference
Variants
8330
row-crop tractorReference
8330T
crawler tractorReference
Engine
Engine
231.2 kWReference
216.3 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
151.0 kWReference
164.0 kWReference
Displacement
9.0 LReference
10.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
118 x 136 mmReference
130 x 127 mmReference
Power
231.2 kWReference
216.3 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
dual paper elements with aspiratorReference
Compression
16.3:1Reference
15.2:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Idle RPM
900-2200Reference
Operating RPM
1500-2100Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
246.1 LReference
142.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
40.0 LReference
45.4 LReference
Max power
151.0 kWReference
164.0 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
177.2 kWReference
177.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere PowerShiftReference
Quad-RangeReference
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
16 forward and 6 reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
Perma-Clutch hydraulic wet discsReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
175.2 kWReference
175.2 kWReference
PTO (tested)
201.5 kWReference
177.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system
246.0 LReference
141.9 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
partial power shiftReference
Capacity
246.0 LReference
141.9 LReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
Valves
3 to 5Reference
2 to 4Reference
Pump flow
120.0 lpmReference
121.1 lpmReference
Total flow
160.9 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IIINReference
III/IIINReference
Rear lift
6894 kgReference
4200 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
1000 (1.75)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
191.0 kWReference
Control
lower-link draft sensingReference
Capacities
Fuel
492.1 LReference
810.0 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
226 cmReference
317 cmReference
Weight
12859 kgReference
29320 to 30270 poundsReference
Length
557 cmReference
567 cmReference
Height (cab)
312 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
55 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
44 cmReference
Front tire
18.4-38Reference
Rear tire
18.4-38Reference
Ag front
20.8-38Reference
Ag rear
20.8-38Reference
Shipping weight
13299 kgReference
Operating weight
13730 kgReference
Front axle
99 by 3012 mmReference
Standard axle rear axle
100 by 2438 mmReference
Long axle rear axle
99 by 3012 mmReference
Front tread
167 to 327 cmReference
Rear tread
167 to 327 cmReference
8330T Serial Numbers
Location:
Rear of tractor near PTOReference
Serial number plate on the rear of the tractor.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
200Reference
110Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery CCA
925Reference
975Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
6Reference
John Deere 8330T Tracks
Width
381 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
54.1 l/hourReference
58.3 l/hourReference
Max pull
13558 kgReference
12817 kgReference
John Deere 8650 attachments
8650 Serial Numbers
1982
1500Reference
1983
3000Reference
1984
5001Reference
1985
7001Reference
1986
8001Reference
1987
8501Reference
1988
9001Reference
Speeds

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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