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CLAAS ARION 660 vs John Deere 8R 410

The John Deere 8R 410 has about 104% more engine power (306 kW (410 hp) vs 150 kW (201 hp)).

Beyond the numbers, compare local dealer support, parts availability and resale value for CLAAS and John Deere in your region: over the life of a machine they often matter more than small specification differences.

CLAAS ARION 660 tractor
CLAAS CLAAS ARION 660
John Deere 8R series row-crop tractor
John Deere John Deere 8R 410
Operating weight ——
Engine power 150 kW (201 hp)306 kW (410 hp)
Max. power ≈150 kW (205 hp)—
Engine FPT 6.7 LJohn Deere PowerTech 13.6 L
Transmission HEXASHIFT or CMATICe23 PowerShift, IVT or EVT (by market)
Rated power —≈306 kW (410 hp)
Configurations —Wheels (8R), 2 tracks (8RX) also available
Guidance —StarFire receiver, AutoTrac ready
Strengths
  • + Versatile size for loader and field work
  • + Good visibility
  • + Choice of transmissions
  • + Deep integration with Deere precision ag
  • + Strong dealer network
  • + Autonomy-ready platform
Watch-outs
  • − Smaller dealer network than John Deere in many regions
  • − Expensive, with subscription-based tech features
  • − Heavy for some soils without ballast management
Full ARION 660 reviewFull 8R 410 review

Specifications are typical figures for standard configurations and may be measured differently by each manufacturer (for example net vs gross power). Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer. Build another comparison.