Production

Who manufactures the John Deere 8285R and where?

• Manufacturer: John Deere
• Type: Row-Crop tractor
• Factory: Waterloo, Iowa, USA
• Original price: $211,192 (2011)
• For the 2012 model year, the John Deere 8285R offered an increased lift capacity on the three-point hitch.

Horsepower

What is the horsepower of the John Deere 8285R?

• Engine (gross): 285 hp / 212.5 kW
• Engine (max): 314 hp / 234.1 kW
• PTO (claimed): 239 hp / 178.2 kW
• Drawbar (tested): 222.70 hp / 166.1 kW
• PTO (tested): 287.52 hp / 214.4 kW

Engine

What is the engine specification of the John Deere 8285R?

• Engine: John Deere 9.0L 6-cyl diesel
• Fuel tank: 183.6 gal / 694.9 L

Mechanical

What are the mechanical features of the John Deere 8285R?

• Chassis: 4x4 MFWD 4WD
• Differential lock: Hydraulic rear lock, front lock on 1500 and ILS front axles
• Steering: Hydrostatic power, ActiveCommand Steering (ACS) optional
• Brakes: Differential hydraulic wet disc
• Trailer brakes: Hydraulic and air optional
• Cab: CommandView II cab standard with heat and air-conditioning
• Transmissions: 16-speed full power shift, infinitely variable transmission (IVT)

Hydraulics

What are the hydraulic features of the John Deere 8285R?

• Type: Closed center pressure-flow compensated
• Pressure: 2900 psi / 200.0 bar
• Rear valves: 3 to 5
• Pump flow: 35 gpm / 132.5 lpm
• Total flow: 44 gpm / 166.5 lpm, 60 gpm / 227.1 lpm (optional)

Tractor Hitch

What are the hitch specifications for the John Deere 8285R?

• Rear Type: 3/3N, 4N/3
• Rear lift (at 24\"/610mm):
  • 13,300 lbs / 6032 kg (3/3N 2011)
  • 17,300 lbs / 7847 kg (3/3N 2011)
  • 18,300 lbs / 8300 kg (4N/3 2011)
  • 13,600 lbs / 6168 kg (3/3N 2012)
  • 17,600 lbs / 7983 kg (3/3N 2012)
  • 18,700 lbs / 8482 kg (4N/3 2012)
• Front Hitch: 3N/2 (optional)
• Front lift (at ends):
  • 8,800 lbs / 3991 kg
  • 11,450 lbs / 5193 kg
  • 12,300 lbs / 5579 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

What are the PTO specifications for the John Deere 8285R?

• Rear PTO: Independent
• Rear RPM:
  • 1000 (1-3/4)
  • 1000 (1-3/8 optional)
  • 540 (1-3/8 optional)

Dimensions & Tires

What are the dimensions and tire specifications of the John Deere 8285R?

• Wheelbase:
  • 120.1 inches / 305 cm (1300 MFWD)
  • 118.9 inches / 302 cm (1500/ILS)
• Weight: 27,218 to 30,252 pounds
• Front tire: 420/90R30
• Rear tire: 480/80R46

Electrical

What are the electrical specifications of the John Deere 8285R?

• Ground: Negative
• Charging system: Alternator
• Charging amps: 200
• Batteries: 2
• Battery CCA: 925
• Battery volts: 12