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John Deere 8420T vs John Deere 9220
Verdict: John Deere 8420T vs John Deere 9220
The John Deere 8420T and the John Deere 9220 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 8420T leads on rated power with 284 hp against 282 hp. John Deere 8420T is the lighter machine (25,950 kg vs 32,934 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the John Deere 8420T for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 9220 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
71
Fit score
Best match
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John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
284 hp
282 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Fourth reverse at 1600 RPM.Reference
With 620/70R42 tires.Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
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Steering
electro-hydraulic powerReference
hydrostatic articulatedReference
Variants
8420
wheeled tractorReference
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8420T
crawlerReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
211.8 kWReference
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Engine (net)
201.3 kWReference
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Engine (max)
234.1 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
153.5 kWReference
197.1 kWReference
Displacement
8.1 LReference
12.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
116 x 129 mmReference
127 x 165 mmReference
Rated Power (net)
201.3 kWReference
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Rated Power (gross)
211.8 kWReference
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Maximum Power (net)
223.7 kWReference
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Maximum Power (gross)
234.1 kWReference
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Compression
16.5:1Reference
17:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2100Reference
Idle RPM
900-2300Reference
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Operating RPM
1500-2200Reference
1500-2100Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
34.0 LReference
60.6 LReference
Oil capacity
246.1 LReference
132.5 LReference
Oil change
250 hReference
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Max power
153.5 kWReference
197.1 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
176.5 kWReference
210.4 kWReference
Engine
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242.4 kWReference
Power
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242.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere PowerShiftReference
John Deere PowershiftReference
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
18 forward and 6 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
175.2 kWReference
205.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)
201.8 kWReference
249.1 kWReference
Hydraulic system
246.0 LReference
117.3 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
full power shiftReference
Capacity
246.0 LReference
117.3 LReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
200.0 barReference
Valves
5Reference
4 or 5Reference
Pump flow
113.6 lpmReference
113.6 lpmReference
Total flow
160.9 lpmReference
295.2 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IIINReference
IV/IVNReference
Rear lift
6885 kgReference
6552 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1-3/4)Reference
1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
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237.1 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
492.1 LReference
1022.0 LReference
Max capacity
14288 kgReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
304 cmReference
350 cmReference
Weight
25950 to 26380 poundsReference
32934 to 36505 poundsReference
Length
557 cmReference
734 cmReference
Height (cab)
312 cmReference
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Clearance (rear axle)
55 cmReference
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Clearance (drawbar)
44 cmReference
43 cmReference
Shipping
11770 kgReference
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Operating
11965 kgReference
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Ballasted
13061 kgReference
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Front tire
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620/70R42Reference
Rear tire
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620/70R42Reference
Ag front
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620/70R42Reference
Ag rear
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620/70R42Reference
Shipping weight
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14938 kgReference
Operating weight
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16558 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
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73 cmReference
8420T Serial Numbers
Location:
Rear of tractorReference
On the top-left of rear hinge memberReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
150Reference
140Reference
Batteries
2Reference
3Reference
Battery CCA
925Reference
925Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
John Deere 8420T Tracks
Width
381 cmReference
293 cmReference
Length on ground
226 cmReference
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Area on ground
3.4 m²Reference
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Test results
Fuel use
51.9 l/hourReference
66.6 l/hourReference
Max pull
12352 kgReference
16252 kgReference
Speeds
9220 Serial Numbers
2002
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1001Reference
2003
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10001Reference
2004
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20001Reference
2005
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30001Reference
2006
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40001Reference
2007
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50001Reference
John Deere 9220 Height
Hood
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247 cmReference
Cab
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349 cmReference
Exhaust
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355 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.