John Deere 8295R

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 8295R is a high-performance 4WD row-crop tractor, equipped with a John Deere PowerTech PSS 548 ci engine that delivers a maximum power output of 250.71 hp at the rated 2100 rpm (PTO speed of 1048 rpm). It meets Tier 4B emissions standards with an exhaust system featuring a diesel oxidation catalyst, selective catalyst reduction, and regenerative diesel particulate filter. The full powershift transmission offers 16 forward and 4 reverse gears. Independent test results show a maximum torque of 922 lb-ft at 1501 rpm with a torque rise of 47.1%. The tractor's hydraulic system can exert a maximum force of 18,326 lbs at the hitch points (Category IVN). Equipped with 480/70R30 front tires and 480/80R46 rear tires, the 8295R has an unladen weight of 25,570 lbs and a maximum operating weight of 33,795 lbs with ballast. It uses SAE 15W-40 API CI-4 engine oil and John Deere Hy-Gard fluid for the transmission, hydraulics, and front axle.

Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 250.71

Transmission: full power shift

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 25570 (unladen) to 33795 (with ballast)

Fuel Type: Diesel

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John Deere 8295R Tractor

John Deere 8295R vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Above Average

Greater than 87% of similar tractors.

Hitch Capacity

Excellent

Greater than 98% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Excellent

Greater than 96% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: PowerTech PSS
Cooling Type: liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: inline
Valve Configuration: 24-valve
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: turbocharged aftercooled
Cylinders: 6
Displacement (ci): 548
Bore (in): 4.661
Stroke (in): 5.354
Rated RPM: 2100
Power Output (hp): 250.71

Transmission

Type: full power shift
Forward Gears: 16
Reverse Gears: 4
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 244.9
Width (in): 137
Height (in): 129.1
Operating Weight (lb): 25570 (unladen) to 33795 (with ballast)

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Independent
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 1000
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): 540
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type: 4WD
Steering Type: hydrostatic power
Coolant Capacity (qts): 42.3
Front Tire Diameter (in): 30
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): 46
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Ag
Manufacture - End Year: -
Hitch Type: Three-Point Hitch
Hitch Category: Category 3, Category IVN
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): 15683 (minimum) to 18326 (maximum) lbs
Operator Station Type: CommandView III cab
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 22 to May 26, 2010

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Rated Engine Speed (PTO speed—1048 rpm): 250.71 HP (186.95 kW) at 2100 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Rated Speed: 13.20 Gal/hr (49.96 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.370 lb/hp.hr (0.225 kg/kW.h)
Maximum Power (1 hour): 281.46 HP (209.89 kW) at 1749 rpm with a fuel consumption of 14.77 Gal/hr (55.91 l/h)

Drawbar Performance

Maximum Power in 8th Gear: 222.05 HP (165.58 kW) with a drawbar pull of 17989 lbs (80.02 kN) at a speed of 4.63 mph (7.45 km/h) and 4.2% slip
Fuel Consumption in 8th Gear: 0.419 lb/hp.hr (0.255 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 16.77 Hp.hr/gal (3.30 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 922 lb.-ft. (1250 Nm) at 1501 rpm
Torque Rise: 47.1%
Power Increase at 1749 rpm: 12.3%

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted: 18326 lbs (81.5 kN) at hitch points
Pump Delivery Rate at Minimum Pressure and Rated Engine Speed: 63.6 GPM (240.9 l/min)
Hydraulic Power: 92.1 HP (68.7 kW) at a delivery pressure of 2501 psi (172 bar)

Overall Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 19.15 Hp.hr/gal (3.77 kW.h/l)
Fuel Consumption: 14.24 Gal/hr (53.91 l/h) at 2004 rpm

NTTL.(2010).Test 1969: John Deere 8295R. Lincoln, NE: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2389