John Deere 4840 vs Valmet 8850
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 4840 and the Valmet 8850 deliver the same power: 200 HP.
- The Valmet 8850 is the more recent model: production started in 1997, versus 1978 for the John Deere 4840.
- The Valmet 8850 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 7801 kg versus 3762 kg.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 4840 | Valmet 8850 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 200 HP | 200 HP |
| Production years | 1978–1982 | 1997–1998 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Displacement | 7.6 L | 7.4 L |
| Weight | — | 7 561 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Power shift | Power shift |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 8 / 4 | — |
| Rear lift capacity | 3 762 kg | 7 801 kg |
| Wheelbase | 300 cm | 293 cm |
| Length | 449 cm | 547 cm |
| Cab | Yes | Yes |