John Deere 8R vs ROBOTTI LongRange
Side-by-side comparison of John Deere 8R (Bear Flag Robotics (acquired by John Deere 2021)) and ROBOTTI LongRange (AgroIntelli) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Agriculture buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- John Deere 8RUnited States
- ROBOTTI LongRangeDenmark
Year First Available
- John Deere 8R2017
- ROBOTTI LongRange—
Verified Deployments
- John Deere 8R0 Deployments
- ROBOTTI LongRange0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- John Deere 8R—
- ROBOTTI LongRange60 hrs
Availability Status
- John Deere 8RACTIVE
- ROBOTTI LongRangeACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- John Deere 8R—
- ROBOTTI LongRange1,250 kg
Max Speed
- John Deere 8R16.7 m/s
- ROBOTTI LongRange1.4 m/s
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Denmark |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | 60 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | 1,250 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 16.7 m/s | 1.4 m/s |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price Range (USD), Reach, IP Rating, Autonomy Level
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Frequently asked
Who makes John Deere 8R and ROBOTTI LongRange?
John Deere 8R is made by Bear Flag Robotics (acquired by John Deere 2021), based in US. ROBOTTI LongRange is made by AgroIntelli, based in DK.
How do John Deere 8R and ROBOTTI LongRange compare on the Robolist Product Score?
John Deere 8R scores 39/100. ROBOTTI LongRange scores 45/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are John Deere 8R and ROBOTTI LongRange 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 ROBOTTI LongRange?
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 ROBOTTI LongRange 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.