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John Deere 8520T vs John Deere 9420T
Verdict: John Deere 8520T vs John Deere 9420T
The John Deere 8520T and the John Deere 9420T 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 9420T is the lighter machine (17,690 kg vs 25,950 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 8520T for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 9420T 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
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
305 hp
300 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Fourth reverse at 1600 RPM.Reference
Four synchronized ranges (A-D) with three synchronized gears (1-3) and a high-low power shift.Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Steering
electro-hydraulic powerReference
electro-hydraulic powerReference
Variants
8520
wheeled tractorReference
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9420
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wheeled tractorReference
8520T
crawlerReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
227.4 kWReference
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Engine (net)
220.0 kWReference
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Engine (max)
249.8 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
163.5 kWReference
241.2 kWReference
Displacement
8.1 LReference
12.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
116 x 129 mmReference
127 x 165 mmReference
Rated Power (net)
220.0 kWReference
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Rated Power (gross)
227.4 kWReference
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Maximum Power (net)
242.4 kWReference
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Maximum Power (gross)
249.8 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
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
34.0 LReference
60.6 LReference
Oil capacity
246.1 LReference
246.1 LReference
Oil change
250 hReference
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Max power
163.5 kWReference
241.2 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
190.9 kWReference
223.5 kWReference
Engine
—
316.9 kWReference
Power
—
316.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere PowerShiftReference
John Deere PowrSyncReference
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
24 forward and 6 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
190.2 kWReference
225.2 kWReference
PTO (tested)
217.5 kWReference
258.4 kWReference
Hydraulic system
246.0 LReference
104.1 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
partial power shiftReference
Capacity
246.0 LReference
104.1 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
181.7 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IIINReference
III, 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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247.5 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
492.1 LReference
1211.2 LReference
Max capacity
14288 kgReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
304 cmReference
281 cmReference
Weight
25950 to 27280 poundsReference
17690 kgReference
Length
557 cmReference
683 cmReference
Height (cab)
312 cmReference
345 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
55 cmReference
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Clearance (drawbar)
44 cmReference
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Shipping
11770 kgReference
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Operating
12374 kgReference
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Ballasted
14013 kgReference
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Height (exhaust)
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351 cmReference
Max weight
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22680 kgReference
Ground clearance
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48 cmReference
8520T Serial Numbers
Location:
Rear of tractorReference
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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
345 cmReference
Length on ground
226 cmReference
281 cmReference
Area on ground
3.4 m²Reference
5.2 m²Reference
Test results
Fuel use
56.4 l/hourReference
76.1 l/hourReference
Max pull
12682 kgReference
19242 kgReference
Speeds
9420T Serial Number Location
John Deere 9420T Tracks
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.


