John Deere 8285R

The John Deere 8285R is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 548 ci 9.0 L engine. The rated power output is 285 hp 212.5 kW. Transmission: John Deere AutoPowr. Operating weight: 27218 to 30252 pounds.

Overview

	2011 - 2013 8R SeriesRow-Crop tractor
2011 - 2013
8R Series
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Original price	$211,192 (2011)
For the 2012 model year the John Deere 8285R offered an increased lift capacity on the three-point hitch.

John Deere 8285R Engine
John Deere 9.0L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	183.6 gal 694.9 L
Engine details ...

John Deere 8285R Power
Engine (gross)	285 hp 212.5 kW
Engine (max)	314 hp 234.1 kW
PTO (claimed)	239 hp 178.2 kW
Drawbar (tested)	222.70 hp 166.1 kW
PTO (tested)	287.52 hp 214.4 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
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
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
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)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000 (1-3/4)
	1000 (1-3/8 optional)
	540 (1-3/8 optional)

Dimensions & Tires
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
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	200
Batteries	2
Battery CCA	925
Battery volts	12

References
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)	285 hp 212.5 kW
Maximum Power (gross)	314 hp 234.1 kW
	332 hp (IPM) 247.6 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
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.

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.

Dimensions

John Deere 8285R Tires
Ag front	420/90R30
Ag rear	480/80R46

Dimensions
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 8285R Weight
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
OECD 2003: diesel Powershift 4WD
OECD 2003A: diesel Powershift 4WD

OCED Tractor Test 2003
Diesel Powershift 4WD September 27 - October 5, 2011 Link: OCED Tractor Test 2003 file
PTO performance
Max power	287.52 hp 214.4 kW
Fuel use	15.5 gal/hour 58.7 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	257.34 hp 191.9 kW
Fuel use	14.5 gal/hour 54.9 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	276.45 hp 206.1 kW
Fuel use	15.2 gal/hour 57.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	222.70 hp 166.1 kW
Fuel use	14.5 gal/hour 54.9 l/hour
Gear 8 used for power test.
Max pull	22,662 lbs 10279 kg
Gear 5 used for pull test.

OCED Tractor Test 2003A
Diesel Powershift 4WD September 27 - October 5, 2011 Link: OCED Tractor Test 2003A file
PTO performance
Max power	287.52 hp 214.4 kW
Fuel use	15.5 gal/hour 58.7 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	257.34 hp 191.9 kW
Fuel use	14.5 gal/hour 54.9 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	276.45 hp 206.1 kW
Fuel use	15.2 gal/hour 57.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	222.70 hp 166.1 kW
Fuel use	14.5 gal/hour 54.9 l/hour
Gear 8 used for power test.
Max pull	22,662 lbs 10279 kg
Gear 5 used for pull test.