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John Deere 8R 280 tractor

John Deere 8R 280 Specs

Production

Manufacturer John Deere
Type Row-Crop tractor
Factory Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Original price $323,262 (2020 )

Power

Engine (gross) 280 hp
Engine (max) 308 hp
PTO (claimed) 228 hp

Engine

Engine John Deere 9.0L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank 192 gal
Exhaust fluid (DEF) 9.8 gal

Mechanical

Chassis 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Final drives Inboard planetary
Steering Power
Cab Cab standard with air-conditioning
Transmissions
  • 16-speed full power shift
  • 23-speed full power shift
  • infinitely variable transmission

Hydraulics

Type Closed-center pressure flow compensated
Pressure 2958 psi
Rear valves 4 to 6
Pump flow 60 gpm
Pump flow (Optional) 84 gpm
SCV flow (rear) 35 gpm

Tractor hitch

Rear Type III/IIIN
Rear Type (Optional) IVN/III
Control Electro-hydraulic draft sensing
Rear lift (III at 24"/610mm) 15200 lbs
Rear lift (IIIN at 24"/610mm) 18500 lbs
Rear lift (IVN at 24"/610mm) 20000 lbs
Front Hitch IIIN
Front lift (at ends) 11464 lbs

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO Independent
Rear RPM 1000 (1.75)
Engine RPM
  • 1000@2003
  • 1000E@1596

Dimensions & Tires

Weight 27800 lbs
Front tire 420/90R30
Rear tire 480/80R46

Electrical

Ground Negative
Charging system Alternator
Charging amps
  • 250
  • 330
Batteries 2
Battery CCA 925
Battery volts 12
Battery Group 31

John Deere 8R 280 engine specs

Engine Detail

Engine Detail John Deere, turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement 549 ci
Bore/Stroke 4.66x5.35 inches
Emissions Tier IV
Rated Power 280 hp
Maximum Power 308 hp
Fuel system Electronic high-pressure common rail
Compression 16.0:1
Starter Electric
Starter volts 12

John Deere 8R 280 transmission

Transmissions overview

Transmissions overview
  • 16-speed full power shift
  • 23-speed full power shift
  • infinitely variable transmission

Transmission

Type Infinitely variable transmission
Gears Infinite forward and reverse
Transmission e23

John Deere 8R 280 dimensions

Tires

Standard tires (ag) Front: 420/90R30. Rear: 480/80R46

Dimensions

Weight 27800 lbs
Rear axle 4.72 by 118.5 inches
Front tread 60 to 144 inches

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