John Deere 8630 vs Versatile 850
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Versatile 850 is more powerful than the John Deere 8630: 280 HP versus 275 HP (+5 HP, +2%).
- The John Deere 8630 is the more recent model: production started in 1975, versus 1973 for the Versatile 850.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 8630 | Versatile 850 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 275 HP | 280 HP |
| Production years | 1975–1978 | 1973–1977 |
| Fuel | Diesel | — |
| Cylinders | 6 | — |
| Displacement | 10.1 L | 14 L |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Partial power shift | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 16 / 4 | 12 / 4 |
| Wheelbase | 317 cm | 330 cm |
| Length | 567 cm | 642 cm |
| Cab | Yes | Yes |