Compare/John Deere 8850 vs Zanello 700

John Deere 8850 vs Zanello 700

Verdict: John Deere 8850 vs Zanello 700

The John Deere 8850 and the Zanello 700 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 8850 leads on rated power with 304 hp against 303 hp. Zanello 700 is the newer design (1992 vs 1982). In short: choose the John Deere 8850 for outright pulling power, or the Zanello 700 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Zanello

Fit score

Clear

Rated power

304 hp

303 hp

Confidence

98%

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

ZanelloReference

20.8-38 tiresReference

liquid-cooledReference

Final drives

inboard compound planetaryReference

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Differential lock

electro-hydraulic front and rearReference

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Steering

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hydraulic powerReference

Engine

275.9 kWReference

225.9 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

201.2 kWReference

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Displacement

15.7 LReference

14.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

140 x 127 mmReference

140 x 152 mmReference

Power

275.9 kWReference

225.9 kWReference

Compression

15.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

172.2 LReference

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Coolant capacity

73.8 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

226.7 kWReference

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Max power

201.2 kWReference

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Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Quad-RangeReference

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Gears

16 forward and 6 reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

223.7 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

226.7 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

172.2 LReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

closed centerReference

Capacity

172.2 LReference

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Valves

3 to 4Reference

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Pump flow

166.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

4/4NReference

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Control

lower-link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift

4649 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

Perma-Clutch hydraulic wet discsReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

908.4 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

337 cmReference

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Weight

37480 to 37700 poundsReference

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Front tire

20.8-38Reference

23.1x30Reference

Rear tire

20.8-38Reference

23.1x30Reference

Ag front

30.5L-32Reference

23.1x30Reference

Ag rear

30.5L-32Reference

23.1x30Reference

Length

654 cmReference

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Shipping weight

17000 kgReference

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Operating weight

17100 kgReference

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Front axle

110 by 3238 mmReference

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Rear axle

110 by 3238 mmReference

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John Deere 8850 attachments

8850 Serial Numbers

1982

2000Reference

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1983

4000Reference

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1984

5101Reference

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1985

6001Reference

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1986

6501Reference

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1987

7001Reference

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1988

7501Reference

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Location:

Serial number plate on the rear of the tractor.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

110Reference

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Batteries

3Reference

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Battery CCA

625Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

72.7 l/hourReference

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Max pull

16025 kgReference

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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.