John Deere 7215R
The John Deere 7215R is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 414 ci 6.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 215 hp / 160.3 kW. Transmission: John Deere AutoPowr IVT. Operating weight: 23080 to 26335 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 215 hp / 160.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
133 gal (PowrQuad)
503.4 L
Transmission
John Deere AutoPowr IVT
Operating Weight
23080 to 26335 pounds
Overview
 | 2011 - 2013
7R SeriesRow-Crop tractor
7R Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
John Deere 7215R Engine | |
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John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 133 gal (PowrQuad)
503.4 L |
138 gal (IVT)
522.3 L | |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere 7215R Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 215 hp
160.3 kW |
Engine (max) | 237 hp
176.7 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 178 hp
132.7 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 172.34 hp
128.5 kW |
PTO (tested) | 216.29 hp
161.3 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | full-locking electrohydraulic rear. Limited slip front axle. Electrohydraulic on TLS Plus front axle with front brakes. |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
ActiveCommand Steering optional | |
CommandView II Cab. AutoTrac ready. ISO 1178.3 ISOBUS connection. JDLink and Service ADVISOR Remote available. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed-center pressure and flow compensated (PFC) |
Pressure | 2958 psi
204.0 bar |
Rear valves | 6 (max) |
Mid valves | 0 to 2 |
Pump flow | 32 gpm
121.1 lpm |
43 gpm (optional)
162.8 lpm | |
59 gpm (optional)
223.3 lpm | |
SCV flow | 35 gpm
132.5 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 3/3N |
Control | electrohydraulic sensing |
Rear lift | 12,000 lbs
5443 kg |
15,200 lbs (optional)
6894 kg | |
Front Hitch | 3N (optional) |
Front lift | 11,464 lbs
5200 kg |
Drawbar | Category 3 drawbar standard with 4,050 to 6,000 pound rating. High-capacity 10,000 Cat. 3 drawbar optional. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
540/1000 (1.375/1.75) | |
540/540E/1000 (1.375/1.75) | |
540/540E/1000/1000E (1.375/1.75) | |
Engine RPM | 540@1950 |
540E@1750 | |
1000@1950 | |
1000E@1950 | |
Front PTO | optional |
Front PTO Type | 1000 (1.375) |
1000 (1.75) | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 115.2 inches
292 cm |
Weight | 23080 to 26335 pounds |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 200 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 925 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 414 ci / 6.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere PowerTech PSX |
Configuration | turbocharged aftercooled diesel, 6-cylinder 24-valve, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 414 ci
6.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches
106 x 127 mm |
Emissions | Tier 4A |
Emission control | exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) |
Rated Power (gross) | 215 hp
160.3 kW |
Maximum Power (gross) | 237 hp
176.7 kW |
Fuel system | electronic high-pressure common rail |
Air cleaner | dual stage dry |
Compression | 17.2:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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16-speed partial power shift | |
20-speed partial power shift | |
20-speed power shift | |
infinitely variable transmission |
Transmission — John Deere PowrQuad Plus
Transmission | John Deere PowrQuad Plus |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
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. | |
With Group 47 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — John Deere AutoQuad Plus
Transmission | John Deere AutoQuad Plus |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 20 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. | |
With Group 47 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — John Deere CommandQuad Eco
Transmission | John Deere CommandQuad Eco |
Type | power shift |
Gears | 20 forward and reverse |
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. | |
With Group 47 rear tires. 40 kph transmission has lower speeds in E3 and E4. | |
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Transmission — John Deere AutoPowr IVT
Transmission | John Deere AutoPowr IVT |
Type | infinitely variable transmission |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Dimensions
John Deere 7215R Tires |
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Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 115.2 inches
292 cm |
Front axle | 1150 Series standard |
Front axle | Triple-Link Suspension Plus optional |
Standard axle rear axle | 3.94 by 118.5 inches
100 by 3009 mm |
Rear axle | 3.94 by 100.4 inches
100 by 2550 mm |
Rear axle | 3.94 by 110.5 inches
100 by 2806 mm |
Front tread | 60 to 88 inches
152 to 223 cm |
John Deere 7215R Weight | |
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23,080 lbs
10469 kg | |
TLS Plus | 26,335 lbs
11945 kg |
Max capacity | 31,967 lbs
14500 kg |
Max front axle | 14,330 lbs
6500 kg |
Max rear axle | 23,149 lbs
10500 kg |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 2055 | |
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Diesel CommandQuad 4WD
October 12 - 14, 2011
Link: OCED Tractor Test 2055 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 216.29 hp
161.3 kW |
Fuel use | 11.7 gal/hour
44.3 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 190.20 hp
141.8 kW |
Fuel use | 10.8 gal/hour
40.9 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 213.07 hp
158.9 kW |
Fuel use | 11.7 gal/hour
44.3 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 172.34 hp
128.5 kW |
Fuel use | 10.9 gal/hour
41.3 l/hour |
Max pull | 20652 lbs
9367 kg |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 7215R based on its 215 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm) | Commercial / Field Scale | Large acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 7215R.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 11.9 hrs
Approximately 11.9 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (133 gal / 503.5 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~11.2 gal/hr (42.3 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
John Deere 7215R Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 7215R.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)215 hp
Kilowatts (kW)160.3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)218 PS
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