John Deere 8R vs TED
Side-by-side comparison of John Deere 8R (Bear Flag Robotics (acquired by John Deere 2021)) and TED (Naïo Technologies SAS) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Cleaning & Facilities buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- John Deere 8RUnited States
- TEDFrance
Year First Available
- John Deere 8R2017
- TED—
Verified Deployments
- John Deere 8R0 Deployments
- TED0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- John Deere 8R—
- TED8 hrs
Availability Status
- John Deere 8RACTIVE
- TEDACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- John Deere 8R—
- TED700 kg
Max Speed
- John Deere 8R16.7 m/s
- TED—
Autonomy Level
- John Deere 8R—
- TEDfully autonomous
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | France |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 700 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 16.7 m/s | — |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | fully autonomous |
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Frequently asked
Who makes John Deere 8R and TED?
John Deere 8R is made by Bear Flag Robotics (acquired by John Deere 2021), based in US. TED is made by Naïo Technologies SAS, based in FR.
How do John Deere 8R and TED compare on the Robolist Product Score?
John Deere 8R scores 39/100. TED scores 27/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are John Deere 8R and TED 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 TED?
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 TED 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.