John Deere 8R vs OZ
Side-by-side comparison of John Deere 8R (Bear Flag Robotics (acquired by John Deere 2021)) and OZ (Naïo Technologies SAS) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- John Deere 8RUnited States
- OZFrance
Year First Available
- John Deere 8R2017
- OZ2011
Verified Deployments
- John Deere 8R0 Deployments
- OZ0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- John Deere 8RContact for quote
- OZ$32,119
Battery / Shift Runtime
- John Deere 8R—
- OZ8 hrs
Availability Status
- John Deere 8RACTIVE
- OZACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- John Deere 8R—
- OZ700 kg
Max Speed
- John Deere 8R16.7 m/s
- OZ0.4 m/s
Autonomy Level
- John Deere 8R—
- OZfully autonomous
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | France |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $32,119 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 700 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 16.7 m/s | 0.4 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | fully autonomous |
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Frequently asked
Who makes John Deere 8R and OZ?
John Deere 8R is made by Bear Flag Robotics (acquired by John Deere 2021), based in US. OZ is made by Naïo Technologies SAS, based in FR.
When were John Deere 8R and OZ launched?
John Deere 8R launched in 2017. OZ launched in 2011.
How do John Deere 8R and OZ compare on the Robolist Product Score?
John Deere 8R scores 39/100. OZ scores 56/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are John Deere 8R and OZ 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 John Deere 8R and OZ?
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
John Deere 8R vs OZ 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.