John Deere 7270R

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 7270R is a powerful row-crop tractor equipped with a 6.8-liter PowerTech PVX engine. This six-cylinder vertical engine features two turbochargers with an air-to-air aftercooler and D.E.F. exhaust treatment. It produces a maximum of 256.06 hp at 1800 rpm and has a displacement of 414 cubic inches. The e23 Transmission offers 23 forward and 11 reverse gears. The tractor weighs 24,090 lbs and features hydrostatic power steering. Its hydraulic system is capable of exerting a maximum force of 18,302 lbs through the hitch points, with a pump delivery rate of 58.3 GPM at maximum hydraulic power. The 7270R demonstrates excellent fuel efficiency, consuming 14.42 Gal/hr at maximum power with a fuel efficiency of 0.394 lb/hp.hr.

Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 256.06 at 1800 rpm

Transmission: e23 Transmission

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 24090

Fuel Type: Diesel

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John Deere 7270R Tractor

John Deere 7270R vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Excellent

Greater than 96% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Excellent

Greater than 96% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: PowerTech PVX
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Vertical
Valve Configuration: 24-valve
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Two turbochargers with air to air aftercooler
Cylinders: 6
Displacement (ci): 414
Bore (in): 4.19
Stroke (in): 5.00
Rated RPM: 2100
Power Output (hp): 256.06 at 1800 rpm

Transmission

Type: e23 Transmission
Forward Gears: 23
Reverse Gears: 11
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 218
Width (in): -
Height (in): 132
Operating Weight (lb): 24090

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: -
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type: 4WD
Steering Type: Hydrostatic power
Coolant Capacity (qts): 47
Front Tire Diameter (in): 38/34
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): 50/38
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: -
Manufacture - End Year: -
Hitch Type: III/IIIN
Hitch Category: Category 3
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: Cab
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: Closed center pressure-flow compensated

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: April 18 to 23, 2014

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power: 256.06 HP (190.94 kW) at 1800 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 14.42 Gal/hr (54.60 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.394 lb/hp.hr (0.240 kg/kW.h)
DEF Consumption: 0.32 Gal/hr (1.22 l/h)

Drawbar Performance

Maximum Drawbar Power: 217.43 HP (162.13 kW) at 1978 rpm with a drawbar pull of 20812 lbs (92.57 kN)
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Drawbar Power: 0.454 lb/hp.hr (0.276 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 15.43 Hp.hr/gal (3.04 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 822 lb.ft (1114 Nm) at 1500 rpm
Torque Rise: 44.3%

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted through Hitch Points: 18302 lbs (81.4 kN)
Pump Delivery Rate at Maximum Hydraulic Power: 58.3 GPM (220.7 l/min) with a hydraulic power of 94.3 HP (70.3 kW)

Overall Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 17.40 Hp.hr/gal (3.43 kW.h/l)
Fuel Consumption: 14.22 Gal/hr (53.84 l/h) at 1950 rpm