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John Deere 8520T vs John Deere 9300

Verdict: John Deere 8520T vs John Deere 9300

The John Deere 8520T and the John Deere 9300 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 302 hp. John Deere 9300 is the lighter machine (14,261 kg vs 25,950 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 1997). In short: choose the John Deere 8520T for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 9300 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 9300 Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
305 hp
302 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Fourth reverse at 1600 RPM.Reference
Three speeds (1, 2, 3 and reverse) in four ranges (A-D) plus high-low power shift. Speeds and ranges may be shifted on the move, using the clutch. High-low power shift for each speed using lever.Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
Steering
electro-hydraulic powerReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
Variants
8520
wheeled tractorReference
9300
wheeled tractorReference
8520T
crawlerReference
9300T
crawlerReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
227.4 kWReference
Engine (net)
220.0 kWReference
Engine (max)
249.8 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
163.5 kWReference
Displacement
8.1 LReference
12.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
116 x 129 mmReference
127 x 165 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
16:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2100Reference
Idle RPM
900-2300Reference
Operating RPM
1500-2200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
Coolant capacity
34.0 LReference
60.6 LReference
Oil capacity
246.1 LReference
102.2 LReference
Oil change
250 hReference
Max power
163.5 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
190.9 kWReference
Engine
268.5 kWReference
Power
268.5 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere PowerShiftReference
John Deere PowerShiftReference
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
12 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
190.2 kWReference
225.2 kWReference
PTO (tested)
217.5 kWReference
Hydraulic system
246.0 LReference
98.4 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
full power shiftReference
Capacity
246.0 LReference
98.4 LReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
200.0 barReference
Valves
5Reference
3 to 5Reference
Pump flow
113.6 lpmReference
132.5 lpmReference
Total flow
160.9 lpmReference
166.5 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IIINReference
IIIReference
Rear lift
6885 kgReference
6291 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1-3/4)Reference
1000 (optional)Reference
Capacities
Fuel
492.1 LReference
1022.0 LReference
Max capacity
14288 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
304 cmReference
350 cmReference
Weight
25950 to 27280 poundsReference
14261 kgReference
Length
557 cmReference
695 cmReference
Height (cab)
312 cmReference
349 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
55 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
44 cmReference
Shipping
11770 kgReference
Operating
12374 kgReference
Ballasted
14013 kgReference
Front tire
620/70R42Reference
Rear tire
620/70R42Reference
Ag front
620/70R42Reference
Ag rear
620/70R42Reference
Shipping weight
14261 kgReference
Ground clearance
73 cmReference
Front axle
109 by 3048 mmReference
Rear axle
109 by 3048 mmReference
8520T Serial Numbers
Location:
Rear of tractorReference
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 8520T Tracks
Width
381 cmReference
429 cmReference
Length on ground
226 cmReference
Area on ground
3.4 m²Reference
Test results
Fuel use
56.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
12682 kgReference
Speeds
9300 Serial Number Location
9300 Serial Numbers
1997
1001Reference
1998
10001Reference
1999
20001Reference
2000
30001Reference
2001
40001Reference

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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