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

John Deere 8225R tractor photo
2009 - 2010 8R SeriesRow-Crop tractor 8R Series Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
John Deere 8225R Engine
John Deere 9.0L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
John Deere 8225R Transmission
16-speed full power shift
Transmission details ...
John Deere 8225R Power
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
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
Fuel
180 gal 681.3 L
Hydraulic system
40 gal 151.4 L
42 gal (ILS) 159.0 L
Hydraulics
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
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)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1-3/4)
540/1000 (1-3/8 optional)
Dimensions & Tires
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
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
200
Batteries
2
Battery CCA
925
Battery volts
12
References
8225R references literature
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.
8225R PowerShift full power shift speeds

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.
8225R Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT)  speeds

Dimensions

John Deere 8225R Tires
Ag front
11.00-24 (2WD)
420/90R30 (4WD)
Ag rear
480/80R46
Dimensions
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
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:

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