FFRobot vs John Deere 8R
Side-by-side comparison of FFRobot (FFRobotics) and John Deere 8R (Bear Flag Robotics (acquired by John Deere 2021)) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- FFRobot—
- John Deere 8RUnited States
Year First Available
- FFRobot2017
- John Deere 8R2017
Verified Deployments
- FFRobot0 Deployments
- John Deere 8R0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- FFRobot$40,000
- John Deere 8RContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- FFRobot3 hrs
- John Deere 8R—
Availability Status
- FFRobotACTIVE
- John Deere 8RACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- FFRobot0.3 kg
- John Deere 8R—
Max Speed
- FFRobot25 m/s
- John Deere 8R16.7 m/s
Autonomy Level
- FFRobotsemi-autonomous
- John Deere 8R—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | United States |
| Year First Available | 2017 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $40,000 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 3 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 0.3 kg | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 25 m/s | 16.7 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | semi-autonomous | — |
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Frequently asked
Who makes FFRobot and John Deere 8R?
FFRobot is made by FFRobotics. John Deere 8R is made by Bear Flag Robotics (acquired by John Deere 2021), based in US.
When were FFRobot and John Deere 8R launched?
FFRobot launched in 2017. John Deere 8R launched in 2017.
How do FFRobot and John Deere 8R compare on the Robolist Product Score?
FFRobot scores 56/100. John Deere 8R scores 39/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are FFRobot and John Deere 8R in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Agricultural on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between FFRobot and John Deere 8R?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Ag Robot Vendor Selection: Pilot Data, Financing Options, and Exit Terms.
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About this comparison
FFRobot vs John Deere 8R compares two robots in the agricultural category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.