John Deere 2940 vs Valmet 8000
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 2940 and the Valmet 8000 deliver the same power: 91 HP.
- The Valmet 8000 is the more recent model: production started in 1991, versus 1980 for the John Deere 2940.
- The Valmet 8000 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 4799 kg versus 1088 kg.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 2940 | Valmet 8000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 91 HP | 91 HP |
| Production years | 1980–1982 | 1991–1996 |
| Fuel | — | Diesel |
| Cylinders | — | 6 |
| Displacement | 5.9 L | 6.6 L |
| Weight | — | 4 419 kg |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Partial power shift | Power shift |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 16 / 8 | — |
| Rear lift capacity | 1 088 kg | 4 799 kg |
| Wheelbase | 258 cm | 256 cm |
| Length | 418 cm | 474 cm |
| Cab | Yes | Yes |