John Deere 8R 280 Specs ( 2019-Present )
Overview
The John Deere 8R 280 is a row-crop tractor manufactured in Waterloo, Iowa, since 2019, featuring a 9.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine and four-wheel drive. The machine is configured with a 121.3-inch wheelbase and 27,800-pound weight, offering transmission options including 16-speed power shift, 23-speed power shift, or infinitely variable transmission.
Ideal Applications
Tested Performance Metrics:
Nebraska Tractor Test data recorded a maximum PTO output of 285.0 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 18,280 lbs during actual performance testing.
Hydraulic and Hitch Configuration:
This model is equipped with a closed-center pressure flow compensated hydraulic system delivering a 60 gpm pump flow and a rear lift capacity of 15,200 lbs at 24 inches.
Operational Dimensions:
The tractor features a rear axle clearance of 31.5 inches and adjustable front tread widths ranging from 60 to 144 inches depending on the axle configuration.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA / Original price was $323,262 in 2020 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
Engine
| Engine type | John Deere 9.0L 6-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Exhaust fluid (DEF) | 9.8 gal (37.1 L) |
| Fuel tank | 192 gal (726.7 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.66x5.35 inches (118 x 136 mm) |
| Compression | 16.0:1 |
| Description | John Deere / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 549 ci (9.0 L) |
| Emissions | Tier IV |
| Fuel system | electronic high-pressure common rail |
| Maximum Power (gross) | 308 hp (229.7 kW) |
| Rated Power (gross) | 280 hp (208.8 kW) |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 280 hp (208.8 kW) |
| Engine (max) | 308 hp (229.7 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 228 hp (170.0 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 16 forward and 5 reverse / 23 forward and 11 reverse / infinite forward and reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission | e23 |
| Type | full power shift / full power shift / infinitely variable transmission |
| Description | infinitely variable transmission |
| Transmission type | 16-speed full power shift / 23-speed full power shift |
| Description | infinitely variable transmission |
| Transmission type | 16-speed full power shift / 23-speed full power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
|---|---|
| Description | Power steering |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2958 psi (204.0 bar) |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 60 gpm (227.1 lpm) |
| Rear valves | 4 to 6 |
| SCV flow | 35 gpm (rear) (132.5 lpm) |
| Type | closed-center pressure flow compensated |
Hitch
| Control | electro-hydraulic draft sensing |
|---|---|
| Front Hitch | IIIN |
| Front lift (at ends) | 11464 lbs (5200 kg) |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 15200 lbs (6894 kg) |
| Rear Type | III/IIIN |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 1000@2003 |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 925 |
| Battery Group | 31 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 250 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Clearance (drawbar) | 15.2 inches (38 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clearance (rear axle) | 31.5 inches (80 cm) |
| Front tread | 60 to 88 inches (152 to 223 cm) / 60 to 144 inches (152 to 365 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 137.8 inches*Height with Group 49 tires, exclusive antennas and beacons. (350 cm) |
| Length | 252.8 inches (642 cm) |
| Rear axle | 4.33 by 118. inches (109 by 2997 mm) / 4.72 by 100.4 inches (119 by 2550 mm) / 4.72 by 118.5 inches (119 by 3009 mm) |
| Weight | 27800 lbs*Weight with IVT and ILS (12610 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 121.3 inches (308 cm) |
| Front tire | 420/90R30 |
| Rear tire | 480/80R46 |
| Weight | 27800 lbs (12610 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 121.3 inches (308 cm) |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 420/90R30. Rear: 480/80R46 |
References
| Description | Operator's Manual 8R Tractors (OMRE593195) published in 2021 |
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Speeds
| Description | With Group 48 tires. / With Group 48 tires. |
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Nebraska Tractor Test Results
Test #2232
Test Date:
April 8 to May 3, 2021
Location:
Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska 68583-0832
This 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
Max Power (1 Hour)
285.00 hp
@ 1750 rpm
Rated Engine Speed
253.70 hp
N/A lb/hp·hr
Standard PTO Speed
276.92 hp
@ N/A rpm PTO
Torque Statistics
| Maximum Torque | 945 lb-ft (1,282 Nm) |
|---|---|
| Torque Rise | 49.0% |
| At Engine RPM | 1550 rpm |
PTO Power Curve
Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details
| Condition | HP | kW | RPM | Fuel gal/hr | Fuel L/hr | DEF gal/hr | DEF L/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power (1 Hour) | 285.00 | 212.53 | 1750 | 14.01 | 53.02 | 0.59 | 2.23 |
Varying Power & Fuel Consumption
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| Power | RPM | gal/hr | lb/hp·hr | hp·hr/gal | DEF gal/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 253.70 | 2101 | 13.28 | 0.37 | 19.11 | 0.54 |
| 221.07 | 2154 | 12.03 | 0.38 | 18.38 | 0.51 |
| 166.59 | 2164 | 9.71 | 0.41 | 17.16 | 0.40 |
| 111.84 | 2177 | 7.61 | 0.48 | 14.70 | 0.26 |
| 55.97 | 2189 | 5.64 | 0.71 | 9.92 | 0.15 |
| 1.22 | 2198 | 4.31 | 24.66 | 0.28 | 0.20 |