Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 8420 vs Massey Ferguson 3435

John Deere 8420 Tractor
John DeereModel A

John Deere 8420

Row Crop

power
270 hp
displacement
496 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8420 specs
Massey Ferguson 3435 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 3435

Agricultural

power
80 hp
displacement
269 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
30
Full 3435 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 8420
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 3435

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,157–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 8420 higher · +190 hp (+238%)
8420270 hp
343580 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

8420 is in the 90th percentile; 3435 is in the 13th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8420 higher · +227 ci (+84%)
8420496 ci
3435269 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

8420 is in the 85th percentile; 3435 is in the 23rd · 1,409 models

Cylinders

▲ 8420 higher · +2 (+50%)
84206
34354
Median Row Crop Tractor6

8420 is in the 50th percentile; 3435 is in the 17th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 3435 higher · +14 (+88%)
842016
343530
Median Row Crop Tractor16

8420 is in the 50th percentile; 3435 is in the 88th · 1,200 models

8420 (A)3435 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 8420Massey Ferguson 3435Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMassey Ferguson—
Model84203435—
CategoryRow CropAgricultural, Orchard/Vineyard—

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 8420Massey Ferguson 3435Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeerePerkins—
ModelNot recorded1104C-44—
Power Output270hp80hp▲ 8420+190 hp · +238%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders64▲ 8420+2 · +50%
Displacement496ci269ci▲ 8420+227 ci · +84%
Bore4.6inNot recorded—
Stroke5.1inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 8420Massey Ferguson 3435Difference
TypeFull power shiftSynchronized shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 8420Massey Ferguson 3435Difference
Length212in148in▲ 8420+64 in · +43%
WidthNot recorded43.4in—
Height122inNot recorded—
Operating Weight23,955lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 8420Massey Ferguson 3435Difference
System TypeClosed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC)Not recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 8420Massey Ferguson 3435Difference
TypeIndependent with hydraulic wet discs clutchNot recorded—
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded—
Speed 2540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 31,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 8420Massey Ferguson 3435Difference
Rear Tire Size480/80R46Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 8420Massey Ferguson 3435Difference
Hitch TypeIII/IIINNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Not recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity17,897lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 8420Massey Ferguson 3435Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 8420Massey Ferguson 3435Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecJohn Deere 8420Massey Ferguson 3435Difference
StandardNot recordedTier II—

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 8420Massey Ferguson 3435Difference
Coolant9galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 8420Massey Ferguson 3435Difference
TypeCab (standard)Not recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 90th percentile (270 hp)B · 13th percentile (80 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 85th percentile (496 ci)B · 23rd percentile (269 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 17th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 50th percentile (16)B · 88th percentile (30)

Length

median 180 in
A · 85th percentile (212 in)B · 15th percentile (148 in)
A · 8420B · 3435Median Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 8420Full spec pageMassey Ferguson 3435