John Deere 8225R
The John Deere 8225R is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 548 ci 9.0 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 218 hp / 162.6 kW; Diesel (gross): 225 hp / 167.8 kW. Transmission: John Deere Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT). Operating weight: 21,745 lbs 9863 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 218 hp / 162.6 kW; Diesel (gross): 225 hp / 167.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
180 gal
681.3 L
Transmission
John Deere Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT)
Operating Weight
21,745 lbs
9863 kg
Overview
![]() | 2009 - 2010
8R SeriesRow-Crop tractor
8R 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 8225R Engine | |
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John Deere 9.0L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 8225R Transmission | |
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16-speed full power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
John Deere 8225R Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 225 hp
167.8 kW |
Engine (net) | 218 hp
162.6 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 181 hp
135.0 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 167.39 hp
124.8 kW |
PTO (tested) | 221.13 hp
164.9 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
CommandView cab standard with heat and air-conditioning. Optional automatic temperature controls, electronically-controlled mirrors, sun shades, instructor seat, and front/rear windshield wipers. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 180 gal
681.3 L |
Hydraulic system | 40 gal
151.4 L |
42 gal (ILS)
159.0 L | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center, pressrue and flow compensated |
Capacity | 40 gal
151.4 L |
42 gal (ILS)
159.0 L | |
Pressure | 2900 psi
200.0 bar |
Valves | 3 to 5 |
Pump flow | 35 gpm
132.5 lpm |
Total flow | 44 gpm
166.5 lpm |
60 gpm (optional)
227.1 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III/IIIN |
IVN/III | |
Rear lift | 12,400 lbs
5624 kg |
15,200 lbs
6894 kg | |
18,300 lbs
8300 kg | |
Front Hitch | optional with ILS |
Front lift | 11,000 lbs
4989 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1-3/4) |
540/1000 (1-3/8 optional) | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 126.1 inches (2WD)
320 cm |
120.1 inches (4WD)
305 cm | |
118.9 inches (ILS)
302 cm | |
Weight | 21,745 lbs
9863 kg |
Front tire | 11.00-24 |
Rear tire | 480/80R46 |
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 |
References | |
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8R/8RT Series published in 2009, by John Deere | |
8R/8RT Series - Top 10 Feature & Benefits, plus Tractor Optimization Tips published in 2009, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 548 ci / 9.0 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Configuration | variable geometry turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder 24-valve, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 548 ci
9.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.661x5.354 inches
118 x 136 mm |
Emissions | Tier 3 |
Stage IIIA | |
Rated Power (net) | 218 hp
162.6 kW |
Rated Power (gross) | 225 hp
167.8 kW |
Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
Compression | 16.3:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Operating RPM | 1500-2100 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 42.3 qts
40.0 L |
Oil capacity | 26.4 qts
25.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission — John Deere PowerShift
Transmission | John Deere PowerShift |
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
Oil capacity | 160 qts
151.4 L |
168 qts (ILS)
159.0 L | |
With 480/80R46 rear tires. R3 speed at 2300 RPM and R4 speed at 1500 RPM. | |
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Transmission — John Deere Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT)
Transmission | John Deere Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT) |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 160 qts
151.4 L |
168 qts (ILS)
159.0 L | |
The IVT is available with either a 40 km/h or 50 km/h maximum speed. | |
With 480/80R46 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 8225R Tires | |
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Ag front | 11.00-24 (2WD) |
420/90R30 (4WD) | |
Ag rear | 480/80R46 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 126.1 inches (2WD)
320 cm |
120.1 inches (4WD)
305 cm | |
118.9 inches (ILS)
302 cm | |
Length | 241.3 inches
612 cm |
Height (cab) | 127.7 inches
324 cm |
Operating weight | 21,745 lbs
9863 kg |
Clearance (front axle) | 29.5 inches (2WD)
74 cm |
27 inches (4WD)
68 cm | |
23.2 inches (ILS)
58 cm | |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 1966 | |
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Diesel 16-speed 4WD
April 19 - 30, 2010
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1966 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 221.13 hp
164.9 kW |
Fuel use | 11.5 gal/hour
43.5 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 190.28 hp
141.9 kW |
Fuel use | 10.6 gal/hour
40.1 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 211.42 hp
157.7 kW |
Fuel use | 11.3 gal/hour
42.8 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 167.39 hp
124.8 kW |
Fuel use | 10.6 gal/hour
40.1 l/hour |
Gear 8 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 19,604 lbs
8892 kg |
Gear 5 used for pull test. | |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 8225R.
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 8225R Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 8225R.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
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