John Deere 8R 280

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 8R 280 is a powerful row-crop tractor featuring a 548 cubic inch, 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine with a rated power output of 253.70 hp at 2100 rpm and a maximum power of 285 hp for 1 hour. It is equipped with an e23 transmission offering 23 forward and 11 reverse gears. The 4x4 MFWD 4WD chassis with hydrostatic power steering provides excellent traction and maneuverability. Key performance metrics include a maximum torque of 945 lb-ft at 1550 rpm with a 49.0% torque rise, and comprehensive hydraulic, drawbar, and PTO capabilities detailed in the test results. The tractor has a wheelbase of 120.1 inches and an unladen weight of 27,455 lbs. It features an exhaust system with DOC, SCR, and DPF for emission treatment.

Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 285 (Maximum Power - 1 hour), 253.70 (Rated Engine Speed - PTO speed 1052 rpm)

Transmission: e23 Transmission

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 27455

Fuel Type: No. 2 Diesel

John Deere 8R 280 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Excellent

Greater than 97% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Above Average

Greater than 80% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: -
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: -
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: No. 2 Diesel
Induction Type: Turbocharged
Cylinders: 6
Displacement (ci): 548
Bore (in): 4.66
Stroke (in): 5.35
Rated RPM: -
Power Output (hp): 285 (Maximum Power - 1 hour), 253.70 (Rated Engine Speed - PTO speed 1052 rpm)

Transmission

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

Dimensions

Length (in): 252.8
Width (in): -
Height (in): 137.8 (height to cab)
Operating Weight (lb): 27455

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): -
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Front: 420/85R34, Rear: 480/80R50
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 8 to May 3, 2021

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power (Rated Engine Speed - PTO speed 1052 rpm): 253.70 HP (189.18 kW) at 2101 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 13.28 Gal/hr (50.26 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.366 lb/hp.hr (0.223 kg/kW.h)
DEF Consumption at Maximum Power: 0.54 Gal/hr (2.04 l/h)
Maximum Power (1 hour): 285.00 HP (212.53 kW) at 1750 rpm with a fuel consumption of 14.01 Gal/hr (53.02 l/h)

Drawbar Performance

Power at Rated Engine Speed (9th Gear - Manual mode): 225.62 HP (168.24 kW) with a drawbar pull of 18280 lbs (81.31 kN) and a speed of 4.63 mph (7.45 km/h)
Fuel Consumption at Rated Speed (9th Gear - Manual mode): 0.411 lb/hp.hr (0.250 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 17.02 Hp.hr/gal (3.35 kW.h/l)
Torque Rise: 49.0%

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 945 lb.-ft. (1282 Nm) at 1550 rpm
Torque Rise: 49.0%

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted: 20254 lbs (90.1 kN) at hitch points with 2x115 mm lift cylinders
Pump Delivery Rate at Maximum Hydraulic Power: 80.5 GPM (304.8 l/min) with a delivery pressure of 2239 psi (154 bar)
Hydraulic Power at Maximum: 105.2 HP (78.5 kW)

Overall Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 19.66 Hp.hr/gal (3.87 kW.h/l)
Fuel Consumption at Standard PTO Speed: 14.08 Gal/hr (53.31 l/h) at 1995 rpm

NTTL.(2021). Nebraska OECD Tractor test 2232 for John Deere 8R 280 e23 Diesel. Lincoln, NE: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from http://tractortestlab.unl.edu