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John Deere 8520T vs John Deere 8770

Verdict: John Deere 8520T vs John Deere 8770

The John Deere 8520T and the John Deere 8770 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 8520T leads on rated power with 305 hp against 300 hp. John Deere 8520T is the lighter machine (25,950 kg vs 31,438 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 8520T is the newer design (2002 vs 1993). In short: choose the John Deere 8520T for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 8770 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 8520T Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 8770 Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
305 hp
300 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Fourth reverse at 1600 RPM.Reference
Six gears (1-6) in four ranges (A-D). Power shift between gear pairs 1/2, 3/4, and 5/6. Synchronized shifting between other gears and ranges.Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
Steering
electro-hydraulic powerReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Original price
$114,945Reference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
Variants
8520
wheeled tractorReference
8520T
crawlerReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
227.4 kWReference
223.7 kWReference
Engine (net)
220.0 kWReference
Engine (max)
249.8 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
163.5 kWReference
180.8 kWReference
Displacement
8.1 LReference
10.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
116 x 129 mmReference
130 x 127 mmReference
Rated Power (net)
220.0 kWReference
Rated Power (gross)
227.4 kWReference
Maximum Power (net)
242.4 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
249.8 kWReference
Compression
16.5:1Reference
15.75:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2100Reference
Idle RPM
900-2300Reference
Operating RPM
1500-2200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
34.0 LReference
54.9 LReference
Oil capacity
246.1 LReference
32.0 LReference
Oil change
250 hReference
Max power
163.5 kWReference
180.8 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
190.9 kWReference
193.4 kWReference
Power (gross)
223.7 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elements with aspiratorReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere PowerShiftReference
Power ShiftReference
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
12 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
190.2 kWReference
190.9 kWReference
PTO (tested)
217.5 kWReference
193.4 kWReference
Hydraulic system
246.0 LReference
143.8 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
full power shiftReference
Capacity
246.0 LReference
143.8 LReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
174.4 barReference
Valves
5Reference
Pump flow
113.6 lpmReference
169.6 lpmReference
Total flow
160.9 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IIINReference
3 (optional)Reference
Rear lift
6885 kgReference
6794 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1-3/4)Reference
1000 (1.75)Reference
Rear valves
3 to 5Reference
SCV flow
126.0 lpmReference
Control
draft sensingReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
Power at rated PTO speed
213.5 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
492.1 LReference
832.7 LReference
Max capacity
14288 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
304 cmReference
340 cmReference
Weight
25950 to 27280 poundsReference
14950 kgReference
Length
557 cmReference
683 cmReference
Height (cab)
312 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
55 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
44 cmReference
Shipping
11770 kgReference
Operating
12374 kgReference
Ballasted
14013 kgReference
Front tire
24.5R-32Reference
Rear tire
24.5R-32Reference
Ag front
18.4R-46Reference
Ag rear
18.4R-46Reference
Shipping weight
14260 kgReference
Front axle
99 by 3048 mmReference
Rear axle
99 by 3048 mmReference
8520T Serial Numbers
Location:
Rear of tractorReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
150Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery CCA
925Reference
925Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
John Deere 8520T Tracks
Width
381 cmReference
Length on ground
226 cmReference
Area on ground
3.4 m²Reference
Test results
Fuel use
56.4 l/hourReference
59.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
12682 kgReference
15179 kgReference
Speeds
8770 Serial Number Location
8770 Serial Numbers
1993
1001Reference
1994
1771Reference
1995
2795Reference
1996
4001Reference

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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