John Deere 7260R
The John Deere 7260R is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 548 ci 9.0 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 260 hp / 193.9 kW. Transmission: John Deere IVT. Operating weight: 27,180 lbs 12328 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 260 hp / 193.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
138 gal
522.3 L
Transmission
John Deere IVT
Operating Weight
27,180 lbs
12328 kg
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 7260R Engine | |
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John Deere 9.0L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 138 gal
522.3 L |
144 gal (optional)
545.0 L | |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere 7260R Transmission | |
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infinitely variable transmission | |
Transmission details ...  |
John Deere 7260R Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 260 hp
193.9 kW |
Engine (max) | 286 hp
213.3 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 215 hp
160.3 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 185.30 hp
138.2 kW |
PTO (tested) | 256.63 hp
191.4 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 | 43 gpm
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 | 15,200 lbs
6894 kg |
17,300 lbs (optional)
7847 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 | 27,180 lbs
12328 kg |
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 — 548 ci / 9.0 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere PowerTech PVX |
Configuration | turbocharged aftercooled diesel, 6-cylinder 24-valve, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 548 ci
9.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.66x5.35 inches
118 x 136 mm |
Emissions | Tier 4A |
Emission control | exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) |
Rated Power (gross) | 260 hp
193.9 kW |
Maximum Power (gross) | 286 hp
213.3 kW |
Fuel system | electronic high-pressure common rail |
Air cleaner | dual stage dry |
Compression | 16:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — John Deere IVT
Transmission | John Deere IVT |
Type | infinitely variable transmission |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Dimensions
John Deere 7260R Tires |
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Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 115.2 inches
292 cm |
Front axle | 1300 Series standard |
Front axle | Triple-Link Suspension Plus optional |
Standard axle rear axle | 4.33 by 100.4 inches
109 by 2550 mm |
Rear axle | 4.33 by 118.5 inches
109 by 3009 mm |
Rear axle | 4.72 by 100.4 inches
119 by 2550 mm |
Rear axle | 4.72 by 118.5 inches
119 by 3009 mm |
Front tread | 60 to 88 inches
152 to 223 cm |
John Deere 7260R Weight | |
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27,180 lbs
12328 kg | |
Max capacity | 35,274 lbs
16000 kg |
Max front axle | 14,330 lbs
6500 kg |
Max rear axle | 24,251 lbs
11000 kg |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 2023 | |
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Diesel IVT 4WD
May 3 - 15, 2012
Link: OCED Tractor Test 2023 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 256.63 hp
191.4 kW |
Fuel use | 13.7 gal/hour
51.9 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 220.27 hp
164.3 kW |
Fuel use | 12.6 gal/hour
47.7 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 248.30 hp
185.2 kW |
Fuel use | 13.6 gal/hour
51.5 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 185.30 hp
138.2 kW |
Fuel use | 12.7 gal/hour
48.1 l/hour |
Pull at 7.6 KPH | |
Max pull | 24014 lbs
10892 kg |
Pull at 4.6 KPH | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 7260R based on its 260 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁 | Commercial / Field Scale | High horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing. |
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 | 24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Broad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors. |
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 7260R.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 10.2 hrs
Approximately 10.2 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (138 gal / 522.4 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~13.5 gal/hr (51.2 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 7260R Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 7260R.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)260 hp
Kilowatts (kW)193.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)263.6 PS
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