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John Deere 8R 250 vs John Deere 9120

Verdict: John Deere 8R 250 vs John Deere 9120

The John Deere 8R 250 and the John Deere 9120 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 8R 250 leads on rated power with 250 hp against 245 hp. John Deere 8R 250 is the lighter machine (12,610 kg vs 30,970 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 8R 250 is the newer design (2019 vs 2002). In short: choose the John Deere 8R 250 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 9120 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 8R 250 Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 9120 Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
250 hp
245 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
With Group 48 tires.Reference
With 20.8R42 tires.Reference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
Steering
hydrostatic articulatedReference
Engine
Fuel tank
726.7 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
37.1 LReference
Engine (gross)
186.4 kWReference
Engine (max)
205.1 kWReference
Displacement
9.0 LReference
8.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
118 x 136 mmReference
116 x 129 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IVReference
Rated Power (gross)
186.4 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
205.1 kWReference
Fuel system
electronic high-pressure common railReference
Compression
16.0:1Reference
16.0:1Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
Emissions compliance
Final Tier 4Reference
Engine torque at rated speed
Option 1: 1,171 Nm\\nOption 2: 2,100 rpmReference
Interval for engine oil change
500 hoursReference
Interval for engine coolant change
6,000 hoursReference
Cooling system
42.3 LReference
Engine
208.8 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
168.5 kWReference
Power
208.8 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
Coolant capacity
52.1 LReference
Oil capacity
132.5 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
182.4 kWReference
Max power
168.5 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
18 forward and 6 reverseReference
Transmission
e23Reference
John Deere PowershiftReference
Transmission Type
IVTReference
Wheel Drive
MFWDReference
Rear Axle Drive Type
Inboard planetary three pinionReference
Interval for hydraulic/transmission oil change
1,500 hoursReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
149.1 kWReference
171.5 kWReference
Type
infinitely variable transmissionReference
full power shiftReference
Pressure
204.0 barReference
200.0 barReference
Rear valves
4 to 6Reference
Pump flow
317.9 lpmReference
113.6 lpmReference
SCV flow
132.5 lpmReference
Rear Type
IVN/IIIReference
IV/IVNReference
Control
electro-hydraulic draft sensingReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
9072 kgReference
Front Hitch
IIINReference
Front lift (at ends)
5200 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.75)Reference
1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000E@1596Reference
PTO (tested)
182.4 kWReference
Hydraulic system
106.0 LReference
Valves
4 or 5Reference
Total flow
181.7 lpmReference
Rear lift
6552 kgReference
Power at rated PTO speed
196.1 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
305 cmReference
350 cmReference
Weight
12610 kgReference
30970 to 35375 poundsReference
Front tire
420/90R30Reference
20.8R42Reference
Rear tire
480/80R46Reference
20.8R42Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 420/90R30. Rear: 480/80R46Reference
Length
642 cmReference
734 cmReference
Height (cab)
350 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
80 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
38 cmReference
38 cmReference
Rear axle
119 by 3009 mmReference
Front tread
152 to 365 cmReference
Ag front
20.8R42Reference
Ag rear
20.8R42Reference
Width
293 cmReference
Shipping weight
14047 kgReference
Operating weight
16046 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
68 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
330Reference
140Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery CCA
925Reference
925Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
31Reference
Alternator size
200 ampReference
Battery options
12 VReference
Total cold cranking amps
1,850 CCAReference
Speeds
General
Make & Model
MJDXL09.0,333Reference
SCV control
ElectronicReference
Drawbar Maximum vertical load
4,050 to 6,000 lbReference
Front Axle Type
Standard: 1,300 Series MFWD\\nOptional: 1,500 Series MFWD\\nILSReference
Display
Standard: 4,600 Generation 4 CommandCenter™: 25.4 cm\\n10 in.Reference
Country of manufacturer
USAReference
Working lights
Standard: 18 halogen\\nAvailable: 18 LED\\n22 LEDReference
Type of headlight bulb
Standard: halogen, 65 W\\nAvailable: LEDReference
Capacities
Capacity
549 cu. in.Reference
106.0 LReference
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank
37.2 LReference
Crankcase oil volume
6.8 U.S. galReference
Fuel
1022.0 LReference
Power
Max Power
275 hpReference
Rated Power
250 hpReference
Power boost
10 percentReference
PTO
PTO Power
200 hpReference
PTO torque rise
40 percentReference
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
Rear PTO Control
Electrohydraulic with adjustable modulationReference
Engine Speed on Front PTO speed
2,000 engine rpmReference
Hydraulics
Pump Rated Output (total)
318 l/minReference
Remote Valves
6Reference
Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)
6Reference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
3/3NReference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity
6,350.3 kgReference
Rear Hitch Sensing Type
ElectrohydraulicReference
Front Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category 3NReference
Front Hitch lift capacity beyond lift points
Category 3N ground-engaging front hitch: 5,200 kg\\n11,464 lbReference
Dimensions & weight
Drawbar clearance
376 mmReference
Turning radius
5.7 mReference
Overall weight
11,702.7 kgReference
Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
Cab glass area
70.18 sq ftReference
Cab space
114 cu ftReference
Cab Seat Type
ActiveSeat™ IIReference
9120 Serial Numbers
2002
1001Reference
2003
10001Reference
2004
20001Reference
2005
30001Reference
2006
40001Reference
2007
50001Reference
Location:
On the top-left of rear hinge memberReference
John Deere 9120 Height
Hood
247 cmReference
Cab
349 cmReference
Exhaust
355 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
54.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
15971 kgReference

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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