HEAD-TO-HEAD EQUIPMENT SHOWDOWN

Deere 4760 vs Deere 8235R

Specification differential, power-to-weight analysis, hydraulic benchmarks, and equipment decision guidance.

Different Measurement ProtocolsMeasurement standard or power basis is unspecified for one or both machines.
Deere

Deere 4760

Category: Farm

Deere 4760
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Power194 HP
Weight18,703lbs
Pump FlowN/Agpm
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Spec Winner

Deere 8235R

Category: Farm

Deere 8235R
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Power259 HP
Weight27,218lbs
Pump Flow44gpm

Decisive Performance Differentials

  • Deere 8235R provides +54.7 PTO HP more implement shaft power
  • Deere 8235R provides +8,515 lbs more unballasted traction mass

Multi-Axis Capability Radar

Normalized 5-pillar operational benchmark comparison

Deere 4760
Deere 8235R
Engine PowerBallast MassHydraulicsDisplacementGear Versatility
Engine PowerRated Horsepower
194 HPvs259 HP
Ballast MassOperating Weight
18,703 lbsvs27,218 lbs
HydraulicsStandard Flow
Option Pack Requiredvs44 gpm
DisplacementEngine Liters
7.6 Lvs9 L
Gear VersatilitySpeeds / Range
15F / 4Rvs16F / 4R
FIELD PROVEN FOOTAGE SHOOTOUT

Dual Field Action & Powertrain Sound

Side-by-side operational field footage verified with computer vision & acoustic audits.

VLM Visual & Audio Audited
Deere 4760
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Deere 8235R
Audited Laboratory Acoustic SpecDirect field recording is undergoing computer vision verification. Audited Nebraska decibel acoustic metrics available in the benchmark table.

Head-to-Head Specification Differential

Side-by-side technical parameters with calculated delta advantage & percent differentials

SpecificationDeere 4760Deere 8235RAdvantage Delta
Power & Output
Rated Engine Horsepower
194 HP
259 HP
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PTO Horsepower (Tested)
180.4 HP
235.1 HP
+30.3%+54.7 PTO HP (+30.3%)
Traction Density Ratio
10.4 HP/1k lbs
9.5 HP/1k lbs
10.4 vs 9.5 HP / 1,000 lb (higher transport agility)
Dimensions & Weight
Base Operating Weight
18,703 lbs
27,218 lbs
+45.5%+8,515 lbs heavier
Engine Specs
Displacement
7.6 L
9 L
+1.4L larger displacement
Cylinders
6 Cylinders
6 Cylinders
-
Hydraulics & Implements
Standard Hydraulic Pump Flow
N/A (Check Option Pack)
44 gpm
-
Rear SCV Remotes (Standard)
3 Valves
3 Valves
Tie
3-Point Hitch Category
Category 3/3N
Category 3N/2 (optional)
-
Chassis & Drivetrain
Drive Configuration
4WD
4WD
-
Transmission System
partial power shift
full power shift
-
✓Specifications independently cross-referenced with official OECD & Nebraska test codes.
Official Engineering Test Reports

Buyer Decision Export Tools

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AI MATCHUP ARBITER & FIELD WORKLOAD ADVISOR

Operational Field Verdict Matrix

Algorithmic suitability assessment cross-referencing Nebraska draft tests against four agricultural workloads.

Real-time Engineering Synthesis

Primary Tillage & Deep Chisel Plowing

Deere Recommended

Deere commands superior frame weight (+8,515 lbs) for continuous draft traction in heavy gumbo soils.

Tractive efficiency in heavy soil depends heavily on static axle load rather than pure unballasted horsepower.

Large-Scale Air Seeding & Hydraulic Drills

Data Inconclusive

Dedicated remote circuit hydraulic flow ratings are incomplete. Direct comparative seeding capacity requires dealer-verified option build sheets.

Variable-rate air carts require independent remote valve pressure regulation without starving steering hydraulics.

Road Hauling & Grain Cart Chase Duty

Deere Recommended

Deere 4760 has a sharper 10.37 HP/1,000 lb power-to-weight ratio for rapid hill-climbing acceleration with loaded grain carts.

Higher agility power-to-weight ratios dramatically improve turnaround times during peak harvesting windows.

Soil Compaction & Wet Ground Flotation

Deere Recommended

Deere 4760 features a lighter footprint (-8,515 lbs), reducing deep subsoil compaction during damp spring planting windows.

Preserving soil porosity and preventing hardpan buildup saves diesel fuel in subsequent years.
Fleet Manager Recommendation

Select Deere 8235R for superior tractive frame ballast and engine power reserves across evaluated field tasks.

Evidence Coverage80%Empirical Spec Depth

Decision Analysis & Editorial Verdict

Engine Decision Verdict

Deere 8235R holds the specification edge across verified benchmark criteria, led by higher rated horsepower. Consider 8235R for demanding high-capacity field duties, while Deere 4760 provides a competitive footprint for alternative duty cycles.

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Equipment Financing & Monthly Payment Estimator

Model cash flows, estimated installment burdens, and financing differentials for agricultural leases or loans.

Zero Credit Impact Estimate
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Financed: $192,000 after down payment
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Financed: $312,000 after down payment
Down Payment20%
0%20% (Standard)50%
Annual APR5.99%
Financing Term Duration (Months)
Estimated Monthly Payment Differential
Deere 4760$3,711 /mo
60 payments$222,660 total
Deere 8235R$6,030 /mo
60 payments$361,800 total
Estimated Monthly Delta:$2,319 /mo savings

*Indicative estimates based on standard Tier-1 agricultural commercial rates. Taxes, freight, attachments, and insurance not included.

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