John Deere 8235R

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere 8235R is a powerful row crop tractor built from 2011 to 2013. It has a strong 6-cylinder diesel engine made by John Deere. This engine, called the PowerTech PSX, is very big compared to most tractors. It can produce 235.14 hp, which is a lot of power for farm work. The tractor has a special cooling system with two thermostats and a fan that changes speed.

This tractor is big and heavy, weighing 25,570 lb. It has four-wheel drive and big tires, which help it work well in fields. The 8235R has a very strong hitch in the back that can lift up to 18,326 lb. This is more than most tractors can lift. It also has a power take-off (PTO) that spins at 1000 rpm, useful for running other farm tools. The tractor has a comfortable cab for the driver and special brakes that work well in wet conditions. John Deere is known for making good farm equipment, and this tractor shows why farmers trust them.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 235 hp (175.3 kW)

Transmission: Selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled power shift

Operating Weight: 25570 lb (11598 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 8235R vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the John Deere 8235R is Above Average. It is greater than 85% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.1K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the John Deere 8235R is Excellent. It is greater than 95% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.3K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the John Deere 8235R is Excellent. It is greater than 97% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the John Deere 8235R is Below Average. It is greater than 28% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
John Deere
Model
PowerTech PSX
Cooling Type
liquid-cooled with 2 thermostats and variable speed fan
Cylinder Orientation
Vertical
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
turbocharged with two turbochargers and air-to-air aftercooler
Cylinders
6
Displacement
548 ci (9.0 L)
Bore
4.66 in (118.4 mm)
Stroke
5.35 in (136.0 mm)
Rated RPM
2100
Power Output
235 hp (175.3 kW)
Tested Power Output
235 hp (175.3 kW)

Transmission

Type
Selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled power shift
Forward Gears
16
Reverse Gears
4