John Deere 7270R Specs ( 2014-Present )
Overview
The John Deere 7270R is a row-crop farm tractor manufactured in Waterloo, Iowa, since 2014, featuring a 9.0L 6-cylinder diesel engine with a gross rated power of 270 hp. This model is equipped with either an e23 full power shift or an AutoPowr IVT transmission and utilizes a closed-center pressure-flow compensated hydraulic system with a pump flow of 42.8 gpm.
Ideal Applications
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA |
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| Manufacturer | John Deere |
Engine
| Engine type | John Deere 9.0L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | two stage dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.66x5.35 inches (118 x 136 mm) |
| Compression | 16:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 47 qts (44.5 L) |
| Description | John Deere PowerTech PVX / variable geometry turbocharger diesel / 6-cylinder 24-valve / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 549 ci (9.0 L) |
| Emission control | cooled exhaust gas recirculation |
| Emissions | Stage IIIB |
| Fuel system | electronic high-pressure common rail |
| Maximum Power (gross) | 311 hp (231.9 kW) |
| Maximum Power (net) | 298.4 hp (222.5 kW) |
| Operating RPM | 1550-2100 |
| Rated Power (gross) | 270 hp (201.3 kW) |
| Rated Power (net) | 259 hp (193.1 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 918.3 lb-ft (1245.2 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1600 |
| Oil capacity | 28.5 qts (27.0 L) |
| Oil change | 500 h |
| Drawbar (tested) | 203.00 hp (151.4 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 270 hp (201.3 kW) |
| Engine (max) | 311 hp (231.9 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 259 hp (193.1 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 224 hp (167.0 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 256.06 hp (190.9 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
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| Description | Full power shift transmission with manual, automatic, and custom-programmed shift modes. Available in 40 KPH or 50 KPH versions. / Hydro-mechanical transmission with infinite speed ranges. Available in 40 KPH and 50 KPH versions. |
| Gears | 23 forward and 11 reverse / infinite forward and reverse |
| Oil capacity | 169.1 qts (160.0 L) / 169.1 qts (160.0 L) |
| Transmission | John Deere e23 / John Deere AutoPowr IVT |
| Type | full power shift / infinitely variable transmission |
| Description | infinitely variable transmission |
| Transmission type | 23-speed full power shift |
| Description | infinitely variable transmission |
| Transmission type | 23-speed full power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with air-conditioning. AutoTrac ready |
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| Description | Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | electro-hydraulic rear |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
| Trailer brakes | hydraulic (optional) |
Capacity
| E23 Fuel | 143.7 gal (543.9 L) |
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| E23 G49 tires Fuel | 148.5 gal (562.1 L) |
| Exhaust fluid (DEF) | 6.8 gal (25.7 L) |
| Fuel | 125 gal (e23) (473.1 L) |
| Hydraulic system | 42.3 gal (160.1 L) |
| IVT Fuel | 155.6 gal (588.9 L) |
| IVT G49 tires Fuel | 160.4 gal (607.1 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 42.3 gal (160.1 L) |
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| Front SCV flow | 33.3 gpm (126.0 lpm) |
| Front valves | 0 to 2 |
| Mid valves | 0 to 3 |
| Pressure | 2958 psi (204.0 bar) |
| Pump flow | 42.8 gpm*Standard 63cc pump (162.0 lpm) |
| Rear SCV flow | 34.9 gpm (132.1 lpm) |
| Rear valves | 3 to 6 |
| Type | closed center pressure-flow compensated |
| Valves | 3 to 6 |
Hitch
| Control | electro-hydraulic draft sensing |
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| Drawbar | Cat. 3 adjustable swinging drawbar. Optional heavy-duty support. |
| Front Hitch | IIIN |
| Front lift | 11464 lbs (5200 kg) |
| Front lift (at ends) | 11464 lbs (5200 kg) |
| Rear Arms | hydraulic center link (optional) |
| Rear lift | 15200 lbs (6894 kg) |
| Rear Type | III/IIIN |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@1950 / 1000@1940 |
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| Front PTO | independent OptOptional |
| 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 Group | 31 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 200 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Bar rear axle | 4.33 by 100.4 inches (109 by 2550 mm) / 4.33 by 118.5 inches (109 by 3009 mm) / 4.72 by 100.4 inches (119 by 2550 mm) / 4.72 by 118.5 inches (119 by 3009 mm) |
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| Clearance (drawbar) | 14 inches (G47 tires) (35 cm) |
| Clearance (front axle) | 19.5 inches (49 cm) |
| Clearance (rear axle) | 23 inches (G47 tires) (58 cm) |
| Description | Flange rear axle |
| Front axle | 1300 MFWD / Triple-Link Suspension MFWD |
| Front tread | 60 to 88 inches (152 to 223 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 132 inches (335 cm) |
| Length | 218 inches (553 cm) |
| Rear axle | 4.33 by 100.4 inches (109 by 2550 mm) / 4.33 by 118.5 inches (109 by 3009 mm) / 4.72 by 100.4 inches (119 by 2550 mm) / 4.72 by 118.5 inches (119 by 3009 mm) |
| Rear tread | 77.5 to 100 inches (196 to 254 cm) / 86.9 to 109.4 inches (220 to 277 cm) / 95 to 117.4 inches (241 to 298 cm) |
| Weight | 23845 lbs (10816 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 115.2 inches (292 cm) |
| Front tire | 540/65R34 |
| Rear tire | 650/85R38 |
| Weight | 23845 lbs (10816 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 115.2 inches (292 cm) |
| Ag front | 540/65R34 / 320/85R38 |
| Ag rear | 650/85R38 / 320/90R54 |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 380/80R38. Rear: 480/80R50 |
7270R Serial Numbers
| Location: | Serial number plate on right side of tractor frame, above front axle. |
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John Deere 7270R Height
| Cab | 128 inches (G47 tires) (325 cm) |
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John Deere 7270R attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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OCED Tractor Test 2084
| Description | Diesel e23 4WDApril 18 - 23, 2014Link: OCED Tractor Test 2084 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 9 used for power test. / Gear 7 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 14.4 gal/hour (54.5 l/hour) / 13.3 gal/hour (50.3 l/hour) / 14.2 gal/hour (53.7 l/hour) / 13.2 gal/hour (50.0 l/hour) |
| Max power | 256.06 hp (190.9 kW) / 203.00 hp (151.4 kW) |
| Max pull | 23264 lbs (10552 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 227.46 hp (169.6 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 247.52 hp (184.6 kW) |
Speeds
| Description | With Group 48 rear tires. Top speeds is achieved at reduced engine rpm. F23 at 1900rpm and R11 at 1865rpm. |
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Nebraska Tractor Test Results
Test #2084This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.
Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption
Torque Statistics
| Maximum Torque | 822 lb-ft (1114 Nm) at 1500 rpm |
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| Torque Rise | 44.3% |
PTO Power Curve
Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details
| Condition | HP | kW | RPM | PTO RPM |
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| Rated Engine Speed | 227.46 | 169.62 | 2100 | |
| Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm) | 247.52 | 184.58 | 1950 | 1000 |
| Maximum Power (1 Hour) | 256.06 | 190.94 | 1800 |
Varying Power & Fuel Consumption
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| Power | RPM | gal/hr | lb/hp·hr | hp·hr/gal | DEF gal/hr |
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| 227.46 | 2100 | 13.25 | 0.41 | 17.16 | 0.40 |
| 198.12 | 2153 | 11.82 | 0.42 | 16.75 | 0.46 |
| 149.22 | 2164 | 9.24 | 0.43 | 16.15 | 0.36 |
| 99.93 | 2174 | 6.90 | 0.48 | 14.48 | 0.25 |
| 50.25 | 2185 | 4.85 | 0.68 | 10.37 | 0.10 |
| 0.57 | 2194 | 2.63 | 32.11 | 0.22 | 0.15 |