John Deere 8R 280 Specifications

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Engine Horsepower: 280 hp

Manufactured: 2019+

John Deere 8R 280 Summary

The John Deere 8R 280 is a row-crop tractor from the 8R Series, produced starting in 2019. It is manufactured in Waterloo, Iowa, USA. The tractor delivers a gross engine horsepower of 280 hp, with a maximum engine horsepower of 308 hp and a PTO claimed horsepower of 228 hp.

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John Deere 8R 280 Horsepower, Weight, and Specifications:

Production

Who manufactures the John Deere 8R 280 and where is it made?

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

Horsepower

What is the horsepower of the John Deere 8R 280?

  • Engine (gross): 280 hp / 208.8 kW
  • Engine (max): 308 hp / 229.7 kW
  • PTO (claimed): 228 hp / 170.0 kW

Engine

What kind of engine does the John Deere 8R 280 have and what are its fuel capacities?

  • Engine model: John Deere 9.0L 6-cyl diesel
  • Fuel tank: 192 gal / 726.7 L
  • Exhaust fluid (DEF): 9.8 gal / 37.1 L

Mechanical

What are the mechanical specifications of the John Deere 8R 280?

  • Chassis: 4x4 MFWD 4WD
  • Final drives: inboard planetary
  • Steering: power
  • Cab: Standard with air-conditioning
  • Transmissions: 16-speed full power shift, 23-speed full power shift, infinitely variable transmission

Hydraulics

What are the hydraulic specifications of the John Deere 8R 280?

  • Type: closed-center pressure flow compensated
  • Pressure: 2958 psi / 204.0 bar
  • Rear valves: 4 to 6
  • Pump flow: 60 gpm / 227.1 lpm, 84 gpm / 317.9 lpm *Optional
  • SCV flow: 35 gpm / 132.5 lpm (rear)

Tractor hitch

What are the hitch specifications for the John Deere 8R 280?

  • Rear Type: III/IIIN, IVN/III *Optional
  • Control: electro-hydraulic draft sensing
  • Rear lift (at 24\"/610mm): 15200 lbs / 6894 kg, 18500 lbs / 8391 kg *Optional, 20000 lbs / 9072 kg *Optional with 120mm rear axle
  • Front Hitch: IIIN
  • Front lift (at ends): 11464 lbs / 5200 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

What are the Power Take-off specifications for the John Deere 8R 280?

  • Rear PTO: independent
  • Rear RPM: 1000 (1.75)
  • Engine RPM: 1000@2003, 1000E@1596

Dimensions & Tires

What are the dimensions and tire sizes for the John Deere 8R 280?

  • Wheelbase: 121.3 inches / 308 cm, 120.1 inches / 305 cm (ILS axle)
  • Weight: 27800 lbs / 12610 kg
  • Front tire: 420/90R30
  • Rear tire: 480/80R46

Electrical

What are the electrical specifications for the John Deere 8R 280?

  • Ground: negative
  • Charging system: alternator
  • Charging amps: 250, 330 *Optional
  • Batteries: 2
  • Battery CCA: 925
  • Battery volts: 12
  • Battery Group: 31
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