John Deere 8245R

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 8245R is a 4WD row-crop tractor from the 8R series. This tractor was manufactured by John Deere in Waterloo, Iowa, USA from 2014 to 2019. The JD 8245R is equipped with a 9.0 L (548.0 cu·in) six-cylinder diesel engine and one of two transmissions: a full power shift transmission with 16 forward and 4 reverse gears or an infinitely variable transmission (IVT) with infinite forward and reverse gears. The tractor features hydrostatic power steering and hydraulic wet disc brakes. It includes a CommandView III cab standard with air-conditioning and a large fuel tank capacity of 645.0 liters (170.4 US gal.; 141.9 Imp. gal).

Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 245

Transmission: Full power shift / Infinitely variable transmission (IVT)

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 27,558

Fuel Type: Diesel

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John Deere 8245R Tractor

John Deere 8245R vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Above Average

Greater than 81% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Below Average

Greater than 15% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: PowerTech PSS
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Turbocharged aftercooled
Cylinders: 6
Displacement (ci): 548
Bore (in): 4.65
Stroke (in): 5.35
Rated RPM: 2100
Power Output (hp): 245

Transmission

Type: Full power shift / Infinitely variable transmission (IVT)
Forward Gears: 16 (PowerShift) / Infinite (IVT)
Reverse Gears: 4 (PowerShift) / Infinite (IVT)
Total Gears: 16 forward and 4 reverse / Infinite forward and reverse

Dimensions

Length (in): 244.9
Width (in): 137
Height (in): 129.1
Operating Weight (lb): 27,558

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Optional Transmission or Live PTO
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 1000
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): 1000E (Optional) / 540 (Optional)
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type: 4WD
Steering Type: Hydrostatic power
Coolant Capacity (qts): -
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Agricultural
Manufacture - End Year: 2019
Hitch Type: Three-Point Hitch
Hitch Category: III / Optional IV / Optional IV Heavy-Duty / III/IIIN or IVN/III
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): 14,000 / Optional 18,500 / IVN: 20,000 / 11,450
Operator Station Type: CommandView III cab with air-conditioning
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Hydraulic wet disc
Hydraulic System Type: Closed-center load sensing pressure flow compensated

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: April 8 - 30, 2010

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power (Rated Engine Speed): 208.55 HP (155.52 kW) at 2100 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Rated Engine Speed: 11.30 Gal/hr (42.77 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.380 lb/hp.hr (0.231 kg/kW.h) and 18.46 Hp.hr/gal (3.64 kW.h/l)
Standard PTO Power: 224.84 HP (167.66 kW) at 2004 rpm with a fuel consumption of 11.88 Gal/hr (44.97 l/h)

Drawbar Performance

Maximum Power (8th Gear): 182.55 HP (136.13 kW) with a drawbar pull of 14908 lbs (66.32 kN) and a speed of 4.59 mph (7.39 km/h)
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power (8th Gear): 0.433 lb/hp.hr (0.263 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 16.21 Hp.hr/gal (3.19 kW.h/l)
Power at Reduced Engine Speed (11th Gear): 207.31 HP (154.59 kW) with a drawbar pull of 12630 lbs (56.18 kN) and a speed of 6.16 mph (9.91 km/h)

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 759 lb.-ft. (1029 Nm) at 1401 rpm
Torque Rise: 45.4% with a power increase at 1800 rpm of 12.6%

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted (63 cc pump): 12588 lbs (56.0 kN)
Pump Delivery Rate (63 cc pump): 46.4 GPM (175.7 l/min) at minimum pressure and rated engine speed
Hydraulic Power (63 cc pump): 72.2 HP (53.8 kW) at delivery pressure of 2690 psi (185 bar)

Overall Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency at Rated PTO Speed (2004 rpm): 18.93 Hp.hr/gal (3.73 kW.h/l)
Fuel Consumption at Standard PTO Speed: 11.88 Gal/hr (44.97 l/h)

NTTL.(2010). Nebraska OECD Tractor test 1967 for John Deere 8245R Diesel. Lincoln, NE: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2391