John Deere 8R 280

The John Deere 8R 280 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 549 ci 9.0 L engine. The rated power output is 280 hp 208.8 kW. Transmission: e23. Operating weight: 27800 lbs*Weight with IVT and ILS 12610 kg.

Overview

	2019 - 8R SeriesRow-Crop tractor
2019 -
8R Series
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Original price was $323,262 in 2020

John Deere 8R 280 Engine
John Deere 9.0L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	192 gal 726.7 L
Exhaust fluid (DEF)	9.8 gal 37.1 L
Engine details ...

John Deere 8R 280 Power
Engine (gross)	280 hp 208.8 kW
Engine (max)	308 hp 229.7 kW
PTO (claimed)	228 hp 170.0 kW

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Final drives	inboard planetary
Power steering
Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Hydraulics
Type	closed-center pressure flow compensated
Pressure	2958 psi 204.0 bar
Rear valves	4 to 6
Pump flow	60 gpm 227.1 lpm
	84 gpmOptOptional 317.9 lpm
SCV flow	35 gpm (rear) 132.5 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III/IIIN
	IVN/III OptOptional
Control	electro-hydraulic draft sensing
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	15200 lbs 6894 kg
	18500 lbs*Optional with 120mm rear axle. 8391 kg
	20000 lbs*Optional with 120mm rear axle. 9072 kg
Front Hitch	IIIN
Front lift (at ends)	11464 lbs 5200 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000 (1.75)
Engine RPM	1000@2003
	1000E@1596

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	121.3 inches 308 cm
	120.1 inches (ILS axle) 305 cm
Weight	27800 lbs 12610 kg
Front tire	420/90R30
Rear tire	480/80R46
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	250
	330 OptOptional
Batteries	2
Battery CCA	925
Battery volts	12
Battery Group	31

References
Operator's Manual 8R Tractors (OMRE593195) published in 2021

Engine

Engine Detail — 549 ci / 9.0 L Diesel

Manufacturer	John Deere
Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	549 ci 9.0 L
Bore/Stroke	4.66x5.35 inches 118 x 136 mm
Emissions	Tier IV
Rated Power (gross)	280 hp 208.8 kW
Maximum Power (gross)	308 hp 229.7 kW
Fuel system	electronic high-pressure common rail
Compression	16.0:1
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission options
16-speed full power shift
23-speed full power shift
infinitely variable transmission

Transmission — 16 forward and 5 reverse full power shift

Type	full power shift
Gears	16 forward and 5 reverse
With Group 48 tires.

Transmission — e23

Transmission	e23
Type	full power shift
Gears	23 forward and 11 reverse
With Group 48 tires.

Transmission — infinite forward and reverse infinitely variable transmission

Type	infinitely variable transmission
Gears	infinite forward and reverse

Dimensions

John Deere 8R 280 Tires
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 420/90R30. Rear: 480/80R46

Dimensions
Wheelbase	121.3 inches 308 cm
	120.1 inches (ILS axle) 305 cm
Length	252.8 inches 642 cm
Height (cab)	137.8 inches*Height with Group 49 tires, exclusive antennas and beacons. 350 cm
Weight	27800 lbs*Weight with IVT and ILS 12610 kg
Clearance (rear axle)	31.5 inches 80 cm
Clearance (drawbar)	15.2 inches 38 cm
Rear axle	4.33 by 118. inches 109 by 2997 mm
Rear axle	4.72 by 100.4 inches 119 by 2550 mm
Rear axle	4.72 by 118.5 inches 119 by 3009 mm
Front tread	60 to 88 inches 152 to 223 cm
Front tread	60 to 144 inches 152 to 365 cm