John Deere 7215R Specs ( 2011-2013 )
Overview
The John Deere 7215R is a row-crop farm tractor produced between 2011 and 2013 in Waterloo, Iowa, featuring a 6.8L 6-cylinder PowerTech PSX diesel engine. It is equipped with a 115.2-inch wheelbase and provides a gross engine rating of 215 hp with Tier 4A emissions compliance. The mechanical platform supports multiple transmission configurations including partial power shift, power shift, and infinitely variable transmission (IVT) systems.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power and Pulling Performance:
According to OECD Tractor Test 2055, the unit achieved a maximum PTO power of 216.29 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 20,652 lbs when equipped with the CommandQuad transmission.
Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity:
The tractor features a closed-center pressure and flow compensated hydraulic system with a 32 gpm pump flow and a Category 3/3N rear hitch rated for 12,000 lbs of lift.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
Operational configurations include 16-speed or 20-speed partial power shift, 20-speed power shift, or IVT options paired with a four-wheel-drive system and a full-locking electrohydraulic rear differential lock.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA |
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| Manufacturer | John Deere |
Engine
| Engine type | John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 133 gal (PowrQuad) (503.4 L) |
| Air cleaner | dual stage dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 17.2:1 |
| Description | John Deere PowerTech PSX / turbocharged aftercooled diesel / 6-cylinder 24-valve / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 414 ci (6.8 L) |
| Emission control | exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) |
| Emissions | Tier 4A |
| Fuel system | electronic high-pressure common rail |
| Maximum Power (gross) | 237 hp (176.7 kW) |
| Rated Power (gross) | 215 hp (160.3 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 172.34 hp (128.5 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 215 hp (160.3 kW) |
| Engine (max) | 237 hp (176.7 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 178 hp (132.7 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 216.29 hp (161.3 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with left-hand reverser lever. Push-button power shifting between gears. Synchronized shifting between ranges using the foot clutch, or de-clutch button. Power shuttle shifting between forward and reverse. / The AutoQuad transmission adds automatic shifting to the PowrQuad. The tractor will automatically shift between two or all four gears within a range to maintain load. / The CommandQuad transmission uses a single shift control lever, with automatic gear and range shifting. CommandQuad available with 40 kph or 50 kph top speeds. |
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| Gears | 16 forward and reverse / 20 forward and reverse / 20 forward and reverse / infinite forward and reverse |
| Transmission | John Deere PowrQuad Plus / John Deere AutoQuad Plus / John Deere CommandQuad Eco / John Deere AutoPowr IVT |
| Type | partial power shift / partial power shift / power shift / infinitely variable transmission |
| Description | infinitely variable transmission |
| Transmission type | 16-speed partial power shift / 20-speed partial power shift / 20-speed power shift |
| Description | infinitely variable transmission |
| Transmission type | 16-speed partial power shift / 20-speed partial power shift / 20-speed power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | CommandView II Cab. AutoTrac ready. ISO 1178.3 ISOBUS connection. JDLink and Service ADVISOR Remote available. |
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| Differential lock | full-locking electrohydraulic rear. Limited slip front axle. Electrohydraulic on TLS Plus front axle with front brakes. |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulics
| Mid valves | 0 to 2 |
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| Pressure | 2958 psi (204.0 bar) |
| Pump flow | 32 gpm (121.1 lpm) |
| Rear valves | 6 (max) |
| SCV flow | 35 gpm (132.5 lpm) |
| Type | closed-center pressure and flow compensated (PFC) |
Hitch
| Control | electrohydraulic sensing |
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| Drawbar | Category 3 drawbar standard with 4,050 to 6,000 pound rating. High-capacity 10,000 Cat. 3 drawbar optional. |
| Front Hitch | 3N (optional) |
| Front lift | 11,464 lbs (5200 kg) |
| Rear lift | 12,000 lbs (5443 kg) |
| Rear Type | 3/3N |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@1950 |
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| Front PTO | optional |
| Front PTO Type | 1000 (1.375) |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery CCA | 925 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 200 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front axle | 1150 Series standard / Triple-Link Suspension Plus optional |
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| Front tread | 60 to 88 inches (152 to 223 cm) |
| Rear axle | 3.94 by 100.4 inches (100 by 2550 mm) / 3.94 by 110.5 inches (100 by 2806 mm) |
| Standard axle rear axle | 3.94 by 118.5 inches (100 by 3009 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 115.2 inches (292 cm) |
| Weight | 23080 to 26335 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 115.2 inches (292 cm) |
John Deere 7215R Weight
| Max capacity | 31,967 lbs (14500 kg) |
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| Max front axle | 14,330 lbs (6500 kg) |
| Max rear axle | 23,149 lbs (10500 kg) |
| TLS Plus | 26,335 lbs (11945 kg) |
John Deere 7215R attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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OCED Tractor Test 2055
| Description | Diesel CommandQuad 4WDOctober 12 - 14, 2011Link: OCED Tractor Test 2055 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance |
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| Fuel use | 11.7 gal/hour (44.3 l/hour) / 10.8 gal/hour (40.9 l/hour) / 11.7 gal/hour (44.3 l/hour) / 10.9 gal/hour (41.3 l/hour) |
| Max power | 216.29 hp (161.3 kW) / 172.34 hp (128.5 kW) |
| Max pull | 20652 lbs (9367 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 190.20 hp (141.8 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 213.07 hp (158.9 kW) |
Speeds
| Description | With Group 47 rear tires. / With Group 47 rear tires. / With Group 47 rear tires. 40 kph transmission has lower speeds in E3 and E4. |
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