John Deere 7R 250
The John Deere 7R 250 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 415 ci 6.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 250 hp / 186.4 kW. Transmission: e23.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 250 hp / 186.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
122 gal (e23)
461.8 L
Transmission
e23
Overview
 | 2019 -
7R SeriesRow-Crop tractor |
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2019 - | |
7R Series | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
Original price was $278,374 in 2020 | |
John Deere 7R 250 Engine | |
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John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 7R 250 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 250 hp
186.4 kW |
Engine (max) | 275 hp
205.1 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 205 hp
152.9 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 191.17 hp
142.6 kW |
PTO (tested) | 241.94 hp
180.4 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | inboard planetary |
Differential lock | electro-hydraulic rear |
electro-hydraulic front OptOptional | |
Power steering | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 122 gal (e23)
461.8 L |
135 gal (IVT)
511.0 L | |
Exhaust fluid (DEF) | 6.9 gal
26.1 L |
Hydraulic system | 17.2 gal
65.1 L |
22.5 galOptOptional
85.2 L | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed-center pressure flow compensated |
Capacity | 17.2 gal
65.1 L |
22.5 galOptOptional
85.2 L | |
Pressure | 2958 psi
204.0 bar |
Rear valves | 4 to 6 |
Front valves | 0 to 1 |
Pump flow | 43 gpm
162.8 lpm |
59 gpmOptOptional
223.3 lpm | |
SCV flow | 35 gpm (rear)
132.5 lpm |
33 gpm (front)
124.9 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III/IIIN |
Control | electro-hydraulic draft sensing |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 15200 lbs
6894 kg |
17300 lbs*Optional with 120mm rear axle.
7847 kg | |
Front Hitch | IIIN |
Front lift (at ends) | 7690 lbs
3488 kg |
Front lift (at 24"/610mm) | 6994 lbs
3172 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
Engine RPM | 540@1950 |
1000@1950 | |
540E@1750 | |
1000E@1750 | |
Front PTO | independent OptOptional |
Clutch | 1000:1940 |
Front PTO Type | 1000 (1.375) |
1000 (1.75) | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 115.2 inches
292 cm |
Front tire | 420/85R34 |
Rear tire | 480/80R50 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 210 |
250 OptOptional | |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 925 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery Group | 31 |
References | |
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7R Tractors published in 2019, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 415 ci / 6.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 415 ci
6.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches
106 x 127 mm |
Emissions | Tier IV |
Rated Power (gross) | 250 hp
186.4 kW |
Maximum Power (gross) | 275 hp
205.1 kW |
Fuel system | electronic high-pressure common rail |
Compression | 16.7:1 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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23-speed full power shift | |
infinitely variable transmission |
Transmission — e23
Transmission | e23 |
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 23 forward and 11 reverse |
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse infinitely variable transmission
Type | infinitely variable transmission |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Dimensions
John Deere 7R 250 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 420/85R34. Rear: 480/80R50 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 115.2 inches
292 cm |
Length | 218 inches
553 cm |
Clearance (front axle) | 19.5 inches
49 cm |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 4.33 by 118.5 inches
109 by 3009 mm |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 4.33 by 100.4 inches
109 by 2550 mm |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 4.33 by 110.5 inches
109 by 2806 mm |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 4.72 by 100.4 inches
119 by 2550 mm |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 4.72 by 118.5 inches
119 by 3009 mm |
Front tread | 60 to 88 inches
152 to 223 cm |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 2085A | |
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Diesel e23 4WD
April 24 - 30, 2014
Link: OCED Tractor Test 2085A file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 241.94 hp
180.4 kW |
Fuel use | 13.3 gal/hour
50.3 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 214.51 hp
160.0 kW |
Fuel use | 12.2 gal/hour
46.2 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 236.31 hp
176.2 kW |
Fuel use | 13.2 gal/hour
50.0 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 191.17 hp
142.6 kW |
Fuel use | 12.1 gal/hour
45.8 l/hour |
Gear 9 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 22564 lbs
10235 kg |
Gear 14.29 used for pull test. | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 7R 250 based on its 250 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 7R 250.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 9.4 hrs
Approximately 9.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (122 gal / 461.8 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~13 gal/hr (49.2 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 7R 250 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 7R 250.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)250 hp
Kilowatts (kW)186.4 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)253.5 PS
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