John Deere 8R 250 vs Valtra Q265
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Valtra Q265 is more powerful than the John Deere 8R 250: 261 HP versus 250 HP (+11 HP, +4%).
- The Valtra Q265 is the more recent model: production started in 2022, versus 2019 for the John Deere 8R 250.
- The John Deere 8R 250 is heavier: 12610 kg versus 9200 kg for the Valtra Q265.
- The Valtra Q265 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 9687 kg versus 6894 kg.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 8R 250 | Valtra Q265 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 250 HP | 261 HP |
| Production years | 2019+ | 2022+ |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Displacement | 9 L | 7.4 L |
| Weight | 12 610 kg | 9 200 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Power shift | — |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 16 / 5 | — |
| Rear lift capacity | 6 894 kg | 9 687 kg |
| Wheelbase | 308 cm | 305 cm |
| Length | 642 cm | 555 cm |
| Cab | Yes | Yes |