SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere 8320 vs Claas Axion 870
A detailed comparison of the John Deere 8320 and the Claas Axion 870. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
John Deere 8320186.4 kW (250.0 HP)
Claas Axion 870201.4 kW (270.1 HP)
Weight
John Deere 83209085.0 kg (20029.0 lbs)
Claas Axion 8709050.0 kg (19951.8 lbs)
| Specification | John Deere 8320 Agricultural Tractors | Claas Axion 870 Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Row-Crop Tractor | Row-Crop Tractor |
| Horsepower | 186.4 kW (250.0 HP) | 201.4 kW (270.1 HP) |
| Weight | 9085.0 kg (20029.0 lbs) | 9050.0 kg (19951.8 lbs) |
| Lift Capacity | 5000.0 kg (11023.1 lbs) | — |
| Transmission Type | Full power shift with hydraulic wet disc clutch | Continuously variable transmission |
| Length | 538.0 cm (209.8 in. (533.0 cm) Long frame: 211.8 in.) | 542.0 cm (213.4 in.) |
| Years Made | 2002-2005 | 2018- |
| Engine Model | John Deere | FPT |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Displacement | 8128 cc (496.0 cu in.) | 6738 cc (411.2 cu in.) |
| Bore | 11.61 cm (4.57 in.) | 10.39 cm (4.09 in.) |
| Stroke | 12.90 cm (5.08 in.) | 13.21 cm (5.20 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Independent with hydraulic wet disc clutch | Independent |
| Rear PTO Speed | 1000 or 540/1000 RPM | 540 /1000 , 540/540E/1000, 540E/1000/1000E RPM |
| Rated RPM | 2200 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | — |
| Battery | Two 12V, CCA 925A | 12 V |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 305.0 cm (Cab Height: 120.1 in.) | 321.0 cm (Cab Height: 126.4 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 302.0 cm (4WD: 116.5 in. (296.0 cm) ILS: 115.4 in. (293.0 cm) Long frame: 118.9 in.) | 297.0 cm (116.9 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 605.6 l (Standard: 135.0 gal (511.0 l) Optional: 160.0 gal) | 455.0 l (120.2 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 25.0 l (6.6 gal) | — |
| Coolant Capacity | 34.0 l (9.0 gal) | — |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 150.0 l (37.0 gal (140.0 l) ILS: 39.6 gal) | — |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 150.0 l (37.0 gal (140.0 l) ILS: 39.6 gal) | — |
| Engine Oil Type | SAE 5W-30, 0W-40 | — |
| Transmission Model | John Deere PowerShift | CMATIC |
| Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse | Infinite forward and reverse |
| Chassis | 4×4 MFWD 4WD | 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 10.9 km/h (Forward: 24.8 MPH (39.9 km/h) Reverse: 6.8 MPH) | — |
| Brakes | Hydraulic wet disc | Wet disc |
| Drawbar Category | IIIN | — |
| Cabin Type | Cab | Cab |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power |
| Front Tires | Ag: 16.9R30 | — |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 18.4R46 | — |
| Hydraulic Type | Closed center pressure-flow compensated | Load sensing |
| Total Flow | 33.5 GPM (126.8 LPM) 42.5 GPM (160.9 LPM) – optional | — |
| SCV Flow | 113.6 LPM (30.0 GPM) | — |
| Working Pressure | 199.9 bar (2900.0 psi) | — |
| Valves | 5 | 3 to 7 |
| Pump Flow | — | 149.9 LPM (29.1 GPM (110.2 LPM) 39.6 GPM) |
| Front PTO Type | — | Optional |
| Front PTO Speed | — | 1000 RPM |
| Torque Power | — | 1400 RPM |
| Torque Speed | — | 1276.1 N·m (941.2 lb-ft) |
| Ground Clearance | — | 52.0 cm (Front axle: 18.1 in. (46.0 cm) Rear axle: 20.5 in.) |
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