John Deere 8260R
The John Deere 8260R 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 AutoPowr. Operating weight: 27218 to 30252 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 260 hp / 193.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
183.6 gal
694.9 L
Transmission
John Deere AutoPowr
Operating Weight
27218 to 30252 pounds
Overview
 | 2011 - 2013
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 | |
Original price | $197,133 (2011) |
For the 2012 model year the three-point hitch lift capacity was increased by several hundred pounds on the John Deere 8260R | |
John Deere 8260R Engine | |
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John Deere 9.0L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 183.6 gal
694.9 L |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere 8260R Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 260 hp
193.9 kW |
Engine (max) | 286 hp
213.3 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 216 hp
161.1 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 202.71 hp
151.2 kW |
PTO (tested) | 262.76 hp
195.9 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | hydraulic rear lock |
front lock on 1500 and ILS front axles | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
ActiveCommand Steering optional (ACS) | |
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Trailer brakes | hydraulic and air optional |
CommandView II cab standard with heat and air-conditioning. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center pressure-flow compensated |
Pressure | 2900 psi
200.0 bar |
Rear 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 | 3/3N |
4N/3 | |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 13,300 lbs (3/3N 2011)
6032 kg |
17,300 lbs (3/3N 2011)
7847 kg | |
18,300 lbs (4N/3 2011)
8300 kg | |
13,600 lbs (3/3N 2012)
6168 kg | |
17,600 lbs (3/3N 2012)
7983 kg | |
18,700 lbs (4N/3 2012)
8482 kg | |
Front Hitch | 3N/2 (optional) |
Front lift (at ends) | 8,800 lbs
3991 kg |
11,450 lbs
5193 kg | |
12,300 lbs
5579 kg | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1-3/4) |
1000 (1-3/8 optional) | |
540 (1-3/8 optional) | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 120.1 inches (1300 MFWD)
305 cm |
118.9 inches (1500/ILS)
302 cm | |
Weight | 27218 to 30252 pounds |
Front tire | 420/90R30 |
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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Operator's Manual 8235R, 8260R, 8285R, 8310R, 8335R and 8360R Tractors (OMRE317037) published in 2011 | |
Operator's Manual 8235R, 8260R, 8285R, 8310R, 8335R and 8360R Tractors (OMRE564172) published in 2013 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 548 ci / 9.0 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere PowerTech PSX |
Configuration | dual turbochargers diesel, 6-cylinder 24-valve, liquid-cooled inline |
Optional Intelligent Power Management (IPM) provides a 35HP increase at rated speed. | |
Displacement | 548 ci
9.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.66x5.35 inches
118 x 136 mm |
Emissions | Interim Tier IV |
Stage IIIB | |
Emission control | exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) |
Rated Power (gross) | 260 hp
193.9 kW |
Maximum Power (gross) | 286 hp
213.3 kW |
306 hp (IPM)
228.2 kW | |
Air cleaner | dual stage |
Pre-heating | ether (optional) |
block heater (optional) | |
Compression | 16:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 26.4 qts (1300 axle)
25.0 L |
29.5 qts (1500/ILS axle)
27.9 L | |
Oil change | 250 h |
500 h (JD Plus-50 II oil) | |
Coolant capacity | 43.3 qts
41.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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16-speed full power shift | |
infinitely variable transmission (IVT) |
Transmission — John Deere Automatic PowerShift
Transmission | John Deere Automatic PowerShift |
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
Automatic PowerShift uses computer control to shift based on load up to the highest selected gear. Fifth reverse is optional through dealer re-programming. | |
With Group 47 rear tires. Speed R3 is at 2300 RPM and R4 is at 1500 RPM. | |
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Transmission — John Deere AutoPowr
Transmission | John Deere AutoPowr |
Type | infinitely variable transmission (IVT) |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
IVT available with right- or left-hand reverser. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 8260R Tires | |
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Ag front | 420/90R30 |
Ag rear | 480/80R46 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 120.1 inches (1300 MFWD)
305 cm |
118.9 inches (1500/ILS)
302 cm | |
Length | 243.9 inches
619 cm |
258.3 inches (with front weights)
656 cm | |
Width | 96 inches (axle)
243 cm |
118.5 inches (long axle)
300 cm | |
137.3 inches (clearance lamps)
348 cm | |
175.1 inches (extra-long lamps)
444 cm | |
Height (cab) | 138.9 inches
352 cm |
Clearance (front axle) | 24.3 inches (1300)
61 cm |
23.5 inches (1500)
59 cm | |
20.1 inches (ILS)
51 cm | |
Clearance (rear axle) | 24.9 inches
63 cm |
Clearance (drawbar) | 12.6 inches
32 cm |
John Deere 8260R Weight | |
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Operating | 27,218 lbs
12346 kg |
30,252 lbs (ILS)
13722 kg | |
Max capacity | 39,683 lbs
18000 kg |
Max front axle | 17,637 lbs
8000 kg |
Max rear axle | 25,353 lbs
11500 kg |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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OECD 2002: diesel Powershift 4WD | |
OECD 2002A: diesel Powershift 4WD |
OCED Tractor Test 2002 | |
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Diesel Powershift 4WD
October 10 - 13, 2011
Link: OCED Tractor Test 2002 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 262.76 hp
195.9 kW |
Fuel use | 13.9 gal/hour
52.6 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 231.82 hp
172.9 kW |
Fuel use | 13.1 gal/hour
49.6 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 252.91 hp
188.6 kW |
Fuel use | 13.8 gal/hour
52.2 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 202.71 hp
151.2 kW |
Fuel use | 13.2 gal/hour
50.0 l/hour |
Gear 8 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 23,226 lbs
10535 kg |
Gear 5 used for pull test. | |
OCED Tractor Test 2002A | |
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Diesel Powershift 4WD
October 10 - 13, 2011
Link: OCED Tractor Test 2002A file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 262.76 hp
195.9 kW |
Fuel use | 13.9 gal/hour
52.6 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 231.82 hp
172.9 kW |
Fuel use | 13.1 gal/hour
49.6 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 252.91 hp
188.6 kW |
Fuel use | 13.8 gal/hour
52.2 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 202.71 hp
151.2 kW |
Fuel use | 13.2 gal/hour
50.0 l/hour |
Gear 8 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 23,226 lbs
10535 kg |
Gear 5 used for pull test. | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 8260R 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 8260R.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 13.6 hrs
Approximately 13.6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (183.6 gal / 695 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 8260R Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 8260R.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)260 hp
Kilowatts (kW)193.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)263.6 PS
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