John Deere Tractor Sets Fuel Efficiency Records at Nebraska Test

Efficiency is the mission for next-generation equipment. Alternative power sources, sleeker designs and of course cleaner and more fuel efficient machinery is what the American market is demanding – especially in the Ag industry.   

Brand leader John Deere recently announced the results of a completed Nebraska Tractor Test Lab (NTTL) evaluation for its 8320R Tractor. The tests, which were conducted in October 2009, show the 320-rated engine hp John Deere 8320R providing greater fuel efficiency and higher PTO and drawbar horsepower ratings when compared to similar sized competitive tractor models.

Introduced in 2009 as a replacement line to the widely used 8030 Series Tractors, the John Deere 8R Series Tractors feature the same fuel efficient 9.0L PowerTech Plus engine, but with a larger, more comfortable cab. Over the last several years, the 8430 tractor had set the standard in NTTL tests for fuel efficiency for tractors in its class.

The NTTL is the only official OECD test station in North America and provides credible confirmation of advertised performance specifications for many makes and models of tractors tested. Chad Hogan, division marketing manager for 8 Series Tractors, says the Nebraska Tractor Test results prove that the 8320R Tractor provides up to 26 percent greater fuel efficiency over other competitive tractors of similar size in the 75 percent of pull at maximum power category.

“Contrary to some information that’s out there, in apples-to-apples Nebraska Tractor Test evaluations, the 8320R provides the greatest fuel efficiency in its advertised power class in test categories that best represent typical on-farm fieldwork — not stationary PTO applications,” Hogan says. “This represents a fuel savings of as much as 3.5 gallons per hour in the 75 percent of pull at maximum power test, or a savings of up to 2,450 gallons of diesel fuel annually, based on operating a tractor 700 hours per year.”

For more information about the specific NTTL test results, refer to Nebraska OECD Test 1963, 1939, 1937 and 2324, or visit the NTTL Website. For more information on the John Deere 8 Series Tractors, see your local John Deere dealer or visit www.JohnDeere.com.
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