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John Deere 8R 370 Specs ( 2019-Present )

Name: John Deere 8R 370
Brand: John Deere

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Nebraska Test #2223

JOHN DEERE 8R 370

Max Drawbar HP 324.3 hp

Max Pull 28,178 lbs

Max Torque 1190 lb-ft

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Overview

The John Deere 8R 370 is a 4WD row-crop farm tractor manufactured in Waterloo, Iowa, from 2019 to the present. It features a 9.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine rated at 370 gross horsepower and is available in wheeled, two-track, and four-track variants. Technical configurations include an optional 23-speed full power shift or an infinitely variable transmission with a standard rear lift capacity of 20,000 lbs.

Ideal Applications

Tested Performance Metrics: According to Nebraska Tractor Test data, the 8R 370 achieved a maximum tested PTO output of 371.22 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 28,178 lbs.

Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity: The tractor is equipped with a closed-center pressure flow compensated hydraulic system providing 60 gpm of pump flow and a rear Type IVN/III hitch rated for 20,000 lbs of lift.

Engine and Fuel Specifications: The 549 cubic inch Tier IV diesel engine utilizes an electronic high-pressure common rail fuel system and includes a 192-gallon fuel tank paired with a 9.8-gallon diesel exhaust fluid tank.

Production

Description	Row-Crop tractor / Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA / Original price was $432,652 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)	407 hp (303.5 kW)
Rated Power (gross)	370 hp (275.9 kW)
Rated RPM	2100
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Drawbar (tested)	284.85 hp (212.4 kW)
Engine (gross)	370 hp (275.9 kW)
Engine (max)	407 hp (303.5 kW)
PTO (claimed)	310 hp (231.2 kW)
PTO (tested)	371.22 hp (276.8 kW)

Transmission

Gears	23 forward and 11 reverse / infinite forward and reverse
Transmission	e23
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.
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)	20000 lbs (9072 kg)
Rear Type	IVN/III

PTO

Clutch	electro-hydraulic wet disc / electro-hydraulic wet disc
Engine RPM	1000@2003 / 1000@2000
Front PTO	independent OptOptional
Front PTO Type	1000 (1.375)
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 (rear axle)	31.5 inches (80 cm)
Front tread	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)
Operating weight	29000 lbs*IVT tractor with 480/80R50 duals. (13154 kg)
Rear axle	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	120.1 inches (305 cm)
Front tire	420/85R34
Rear tire	480/80R50
Weight	27800 to 29000 pounds
Wheelbase	120.1 inches (305 cm)
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 420/85R34. Rear: 480/80R50

OCED Tractor Test 2223

Description	Diesel IVT 4WDOctober 1 - 13, 2020Link: OCED Tractor Test 2223 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Pull at 10 KPH / Pull at 6 KPH
Fuel use	18.7 gal/hour (70.8 l/hour) / 17.1 gal/hour (64.7 l/hour) / 18.3 gal/hour (69.3 l/hour) / 17.1 gal/hour (64.7 l/hour)
Max power	371.22 hp (276.8 kW) / 284.85 hp (212.4 kW)
Max pull	28178 lbs (12781 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	325.05 hp (242.4 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	354.41 hp (264.3 kW)

References

Description	Operator's Manual 8R Tractors (OMRE593195) published in 2021

Speeds

Description	With Group 48 tires.

Variants

8R 370	wheeled
8RT 370	two-track
8RX 370	four-track

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #2223

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Test Date: October 1 to 13, 2020

Location: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska 68583-0832

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PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Max Power (1 Hour)

371.22 hp

@ 1750 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

325.05 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

354.41 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	1190 lb.-ft. (1614 Nm) at 1550 rpm
Torque Rise	46.4%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	Fuel gal/hr	DEF gal/hr
Rated Engine Speed	325.05	242.39	2100	17.08	0.53
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	371.22	276.82	1750	18.66	0.59

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
325.05	2100	17.08	0.37	19.03	0.53
290.38	2203	15.82	0.38	18.35	0.46
218.32	2210	12.50	0.40	17.46	0.38
145.36	2210	9.31	0.45	15.61	0.29
72.80	2210	6.59	0.63	11.04	0.19
1.60	2210	4.37	19.04	0.37	0.11

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F
Power at Rated Engine Speed—6.2 mph (10....	284.85	19,312	5.53	4.70	55	211
75% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed—6.2 mp...	226.89	14,471	5.88	3.50	69	211
50% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed—6.2 mp...	152.69	9,632	5.95	2.30	71	209
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—Auto...	226.76	14,427	5.89	3.40	74	211
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—Auto...	152.37	9,594	5.96	2.20	75	208

Manual Mode 2100 Engine RPM (Unballasted)

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Setting	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	DEF lb/hp	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Crank Shaft RPM	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr
3.70	234.92	28,178	3.13	12.90	0.02	56	213	28.69	2177	14.42	0.48
4.30	262.25	27,081	3.64	10.40	0.02	58	212	28.72	2107	15.35	0.46
4.70	273.10	25,316	4.05	7.80	0.02	60	212	28.72	2100	15.95	0.44
5.10	277.30	23,531	4.42	6.60	0.02	63	212	28.74	2100	16.19	0.43
5.60	284.35	21,549	4.95	4.90	0.02	50	212	28.80	2099	16.57	0.42
6.20	284.85	19,312	5.53	4.70	0.01	55	211	28.81	2099	16.63	0.42
6.80	286.08	17,550	6.11	3.70	0.01	55	211	28.81	2100	16.74	0.42
7.50	284.76	15,964	6.69	3.30	0.02	58	212	28.81	2100	16.67	0.42
8.10	283.12	14,607	7.27	3.10	0.02	61	212	28.81	2100	16.53	0.42
8.70	280.52	13,411	7.85	2.80	0.02	65	213	28.81	2099	16.42	0.43
9.30	279.25	12,435	8.42	2.60	0.02	67	213	28.80	2099	16.36	0.43

Manual Mode 1750 Engine RPM (Unballasted)

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Setting	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	DEF lb/hp	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Crank Shaft RPM	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr
3.70	234.68	28,117	3.13	12.90	0.02	56	213	28.69	2179	14.41	0.48
4.30	262.47	27,041	3.64	10.20	0.02	58	212	28.72	2108	15.45	0.45
4.70	275.15	26,049	3.97	8.70	0.02	60	212	28.72	2077	15.83	0.44
5.10	284.96	25,085	4.26	7.90	0.02	64	213	28.74	2051	16.11	0.43
5.60	301.02	24,768	4.56	7.30	0.02	66	214	28.83	1983	16.50	0.42
6.20	314.23	24,513	4.81	6.60	0.02	55	213	28.84	1872	16.84	0.42
6.80	320.08	23,127	5.19	6.40	0.02	55	213	28.84	1823	17.07	0.41
7.50	321.50	22,092	5.46	6.10	0.02	56	213	28.84	1750	17.21	0.41
8.10	322.60	20,319	5.95	4.80	0.02	57	213	28.84	1750	17.29	0.40
8.70	323.13	18,799	6.45	4.30	0.02	60	213	28.84	1750	17.27	0.40
9.30	324.32	17,549	6.94	4.10	0.02	61	213	28.84	1749	17.33	0.40
9.90	321.83	16,265	7.42	3.60	0.02	63	213	28.84	1750	17.28	0.40
10.60	321.82	15,286	7.90	3.40	0.02	64	213	28.84	1749	17.28	0.40
11.20	321.17	14,365	8.38	3.10	0.02	64	214	28.84	1750	17.27	0.40

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Auto Mode

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Setting	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	DEF lb/hp	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Crank Shaft RPM	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr
3.50	227.11	27,768	3.07	11.80	0.02	57	212	28.71	1610	15.95	0.44
4.00	255.75	26,740	3.59	9.80	0.02	59	211	28.72	1697	16.53	0.42
4.30	272.07	25,560	4.00	8.30	0.02	62	212	28.73	1755	16.61	0.42
4.70	277.35	23,660	4.40	6.90	0.02	65	212	28.75	1768	16.87	0.41
5.20	284.28	21,461	4.97	4.90	0.02	53	211	28.80	1804	17.19	0.41
5.80	284.22	19,045	5.60	4.60	0.02	55	211	28.81	1770	17.36	0.40
6.30	285.27	17,546	6.10	3.80	0.02	57	211	28.81	1779	17.30	0.40
7.00	284.53	15,873	6.72	3.40	0.02	60	212	28.81	1792	17.07	0.41
7.60	283.80	14,492	7.34	3.10	0.02	63	212	28.81	1792	17.20	0.41
8.10	280.68	13,425	7.84	2.90	0.02	66	212	28.81	1788	17.05	0.41
8.70	279.49	12,384	8.46	2.60	0.02	68	212	28.80	1819	17.10	0.41

Category: IVN Quick Attach: Yes

Lift Capacity

With 2x100mm Cylinders

Max Force 15,229 lbs

With 2x115mm Cylinders

Max Force 20,254 lbs

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Sustained Pressure	N/A psi
Flow Rate (min press)	N/A gpm
Max Power	N/A hp

Single Outlet Set

Sustained Pressure	N/A psi
Flow Rate (min press)	N/A gpm
Max Power	N/A hp

Engine

Make	John Deere
Type	Diesel, six cylinder vertical
Displacement	548 cu in (8984 ml)
Bore & Stroke	4.661" x 5.354" (118.4 mm x 136.0 mm)
Compression Ratio	16.0
Rated Engine Speed	2100 rpm
Air Cleaner	Two paper elements and aspirator
Exhaust	DOC (diesel oxidation catalyst), SCR (selective catalyst reduction) and regenerative DPF (diesel particulate filter) integrated within a vertical muffler
Crankshaft	Lengthwise

Chassis

Type	Front wheel assist with duals
Steering	Hydrostatic
Transmission	Infinitely variable with four mechanical ranges and automatic shifting between ranges
Wheelbase	120.10 in (3050 mm)
Brakes	Wet multiple disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals that can be locked together
Hydraulic Control	Direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	29,000 lbs ( 13,154 kg )

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	32% aqueous urea solution

Sound Levels

Bystander	84.10 dB(A)

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	Four 480/80R50;***;11(75)
Front Tires	Two 420/85R34;***;26 (180)
Height of Drawbar	21.0 in (535 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	17,020 lbs
Front	12,155 lbs
Total	29,175 lbs

John Deere 8R 370 Specs ( 2019-Present )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

OCED Tractor Test 2223

References

Speeds

Variants

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

PTO Performance

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Torque Statistics

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

Drawbar Performance

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Manual Mode 2100 Engine RPM (Unballasted)

Manual Mode 1750 Engine RPM (Unballasted)

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Auto Mode

Hydraulic Performance

Lift Capacity

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Single Outlet Set

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks