John Deere 8R 280 Tractor

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The 8R 280 wheel row crop tractor is intelligently built to deliver the most integrated experience an operator can have.

  • Engine hp1: 308 Max | 280 hp Rated
  • Fully integrated precision ag technology
  • Choice of e23™ PowerShift, Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT™) or 16-speed PowerShift transmissions
  • Independent Link Suspension (ILS™)
  • Three cab and visibility packages available to customize your tractor

1Engine power PS (hp ISO) at max engine power speed (ECE-R120). John Deere Standard RES10080, SAE Standards J1995.

Specs
Key Specs:
Engine descriptionJohn Deere PowerTech™ 9.0 L (B20 diesel compatible)
Engine displacement9.0 L
549 cu in.
Rated engine powerECE-R120: 206 kW
280 hp
Maximum engine powerECE-R120: 227 kW
308 hp
Rated PTO power (hp SAE)170 kW
228 hp
Maximum PTO power
Transmission typeStandard: e23™ PowerShift™ with Efficiency Manager™ 40K, 40 km/h
24.9 mph
Optional: 16-speed PowerShift 40 km/h
e23 PowerShift with Efficiency Manager 50K, 50 km/h
31 mph
John Deere AutoPowr™ IVT™ 40K, 0.05-42 km/h
0.03-26 mph
John Deere AutoPowr IVT 50K, 0.05-50 km/h
0.03-31 mph
Hydraulic pump rated outputStandard: 85-cc pump: 227.1 L/min
60 gpm
Optional: 85-cc plus 35-cc dual pump: 318 L/min
84 gpm
Rear hitch category (SAE designation)Standard: Category 3/3N standard lift at 610 mm (24 in.) behind hitch point: 6350
14,000 lb
Optional: Category 3/3N at 610 mm (24 in.) behind hitch point: 8391 kg
18,500 lb
Category 4N/3 at 610 mm (24 in.) behind hitch point: 9072 kg
20,000 lb
Base machine weightMFWD/PowerShift: 11,700 kg
25,800 lb
ILS™/e23: 12,700 kg
28,000 lb
Maximum engine power PS (hp ISO) at max engine speed (EU 2016/1628)
Rated engine power PS (hp ISO) at rated engine speed (EU 2016/1628)
Engine specifications:
DescriptionJohn Deere PowerTech 9.0 L (B20 diesel compatible)
Engine typeIn-line six, four valve
Engine familyMJDXL09.0333
Rated speed2100 rpm
AspirationSingle, variable geometry turbo; air-to-air aftercooling and cooled exhaust gas recirculation
Cylinders linersWet-sleeve
Emission levelFinal Tier 4
After treatment typeDiesel oxidation catalyst (DOC)/diesel particulate filter (DPF)/selective catalytic reduction (SCR)
Displacement9.0 L
549 cu in.
Engine performance:
Rated powerECE-R120: 206 kW
280 hp
Rated PTO power (hp SAE)170 kW
228 hp
Maximum PTO power
Intelligent Power Management (IPM)
Power boost10 percent
Maximum engine powerECE-R120: 227 kW
308 hp
Engine peak torqueAt 1600 rpm: 1311 Nm
966 lb-ft
Drawbar power
PTO torque rise40 percent
Fuel injection system and control
Air cleaner type
Maximum engine power PS (hp ISO) at max engine speed (EU 2016/1628)
Rated engine power PS (hp ISO) at rated engine speed (EU 2016/1628)
Transmission:
TypeStandard: e23 PowerShift with Efficiency Manager 40K, 40 km/h
24.9 mph
Optional: 16-speed PowerShift 40 km/h
e23 PowerShift with Efficiency Manager 50K, 50 km/h
31 mph
John Deere AutoPowr IVT 40K, 0.05-42 km/h
0.03-26 mph
John Deere AutoPowr IVT 50K, 0.05-50 km/h
0.03-31 mph
Reverser
Clutch; wet/dry
Creeper
Hydraulic system:
TypeClosed-center, pressure/flow compensated system with load sensing
Pump rated outputStandard: 85-cc pump: 227.1 L/min
60 gpm
Optional: 85-cc plus 35-cc dual pump: 318 L/min
84 gpm
Available flow at a single rear SCV1.3-cm (1/2-in.) couplers: 132 L/min
35 gpm
1.9-cm (3/4-in.) coupler: 159 L/min
42 gpm
Available flow at front SCVs96 L/min
25 gpm
Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)Standard: 1.3-cm (1/2-in.) ISO couplers: 4
Optional: 1.3-cm (1/2-in.) ISO couplers: 5 and 6 available
1.9-cm (3/4-in.) ISO coupler: 1
Number of mid selective control valves (SCVs)
Number of front selective control valves (SCVs)
Joystick SCV control
Auxiliary hydraulic features
SCV controlElectronic
Rear hitch:
Hitch draft control load sense type
Remote control valves available
Hitch category (SAE designation)Standard: Category 3/3N standard lift at 610 mm (24 in.) behind hitch point: 6350 kg
14,000 lb
Optional: Category 3/3N at 610 mm (24 in.) behind hitch point: 8391 kg
18,500 lb
Category 4N/3 at 610 mm (24 in.) behind hitch point: 9072 kg
20,000 lb
Maximum lift capacity behind lift pointsStandard (at 610-mm [24-in.] behind hitch point): 12,124 kg
26,729 lb
Lift capacity at standard frame
Sensing typeElectrohydraulic
Rear axle differential lockElectrohydraulic
Drawbar:
Drawbar categoryStandard: Category 3
Optional: Category 4
Category 4 with heavy-duty support
Maximum vertical loadDependent on drawbar position: 1837 to 2700 kg
4050 to 6000 lb
Optional: 2,245 kg
4,950 lb
4,990 kg
11,000 lb
Rear power take-off (PTO):
TypeIndependent
Standard: 44 mm (1.75 in.) 20-spline, 1,000 rpm
Optional: 44 mm (1.75 in.), 20-spline, 1,000 rpm capable of 35 mm (1.375 in.) 540/1000 rpm
44 mm (1.75 in.) 20-spline, 1,000 rpm/1,000E rpm
Engine rpm (at rated PTO speeds)16-speed PowerShift: 1,000 PTO rpm at 2,003 engine rpm, 1,000 ECO PTO rpm at 1,596 engine rpm, 540 PTO rpm at 1,817 engine rpm
IVT: 1,000 PTO rpm at 2,000 engine rpm, 1,000 ECO PTO at 1594 engine rpm, 540 PTO rpm at 1,814 engine rpm
e23 PowerShift: 1,000 PTO rpm at 1,995 engine rpm, 1,000 ECO PTO at 1,590 engine rpm, 540 PTO rpm at 1,810 engine rpm
Economy PTO speeds
Reverse PTO speeds
Multispeed PTO option availabilityAvailable: 45-mm (1.75-in.), 1000-rpm and 1000E economy rpm PTO, in-cab shiftable
Ground speed PTO option availability
PTO actuationElectrohydraulic with adjustable modulation
Front hitch:
CategoryCategory 3N
Electric power
Standard lift capacityCategory 3N ground-engaging front hitch: 5200 kg
11,464 lb
Front power take-off (PTO)44 mm (1.75 in.) 20 spline, 1000 rpm
35 mm (1.375 in.) 21 spline, 1000 rpm
35 mm (1.375 in.) 6 spline, 1000 rpm (available dependent on location)
PTO speed1,000 PTO rpm at 2000 engine rpm
Rear axle:
TypeStandard: Rack-and-pinion, double flat, or flange axles
Optional: Long, dual taper hub: Diameter: 110 x 3010 mm
4.33 x 118.5 in.
Short, double flat axle with single taper hub: Diameter: 120 x 2550 mm
4.72 x 100.4 in.
Final drive typeInboard planetary three pinion
Differential controls
Axle type
Brakes, type and control
Rear differential lockFull-locking electrohydraulic
Load rating
Front axle:
TypeStandard: 1300 Series MFWD
Optional: 1500 Series MFWD
ILS
Front axle differential lock1300 Series MFWD: Limited Slip
1500 Series MFWD: Full-locking electrohydraulic
ILS: Full-locking electrohydraulic
Load rating
Tires:
Rear
Wheel tread range1300 Series MFWD: 1524-2235 mm
60-88 in.
1500 Series MFWD: 1524-3657 mm
60-144 in.
ILS: 1524-3657 mm
Turning radius with brakes
Turning radius without brakes1300 with 480/70R30 Group 42 Tires at 153.7-cm (60.5-in.) spacing: 6.05 m
19.8 ft
1500 with 420/850R34 Group 43 tires at 182.9-cm (72-in.) spacing: 5.71 m
18.7 ft
ILS with 480/70R34 Group 43 tires at 184.2-cm (72.5-in.) spacing: 6.45 m
21.2 ft
Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS)Optional
Front
Tracks:
Tread spacing
Drive type
Track width
Mid-rollers
Steering:
TypeStandard: Hydraulic power-steering with electric pump back-up
Optional: ActiveCommand Steering 2 (ACS™ 2) with electronic backup pump
Brakes:
Primary brake (foot brake)
Secondary brake
Park lock
MFWD braking
Front axle brakes
Auxiliary brakes
Hydraulic trailer brakes
Pneumatic trailer brakes
Electrical system:
Alternator sizeStandard: 200 amp
Optional: 330 amp
Battery options12 V
Working lightsStandard: 18 halogen
Available: 18 LED
22 LED
Type of bulb in headlight (Halogen, Zenon, LED)Standard: halogen, 65 W
Available: LED
Type of bulb in beacon (Halogen, Zenon, LED)
dB(A) rating for backup alarm
Total cold cranking amps1,850 CCA
Operator station:
Rollover protective structure, OOS
SeatDegree of seat swivel, left hand
25 degree (angle)
Degree of seat swivel, right hand
40 degree (angle)
Standard: air suspension
Optional: ActiveSeat™ II
Cab suspensionOptional
Instructional seatStandard
DisplayStandard: 4600 Generation 4 CommandCenter™: 25.4 cm
10 in.
RadioStandard: AM/FM stereo with weatherband, remote controls, auxiliary input jack, four speakers and external antenna
Inner cab volume3.24 m3
114 cu ft
dB(A) rating
Cab glass area6.52 m2
70.18 sq ft
Safety glass rating
Front visibility
Dimensions:
WheelbaseMFWD: 3,080 mm
121.3 in.
ILS: 3,050 mm
120.1 in.
Overall width
Overall length6,636 mm
261.3 in.
Overall height
Drawbar clearance376 mm
14.8 in.
Front axle centerMFWD: 686 mm
27 in.
ILS: 590 mm
23.2 in.
Approximate shipping weight, Open;Cab
Weight:
Base machine weightMFWD/PowerShift: 11,700 kg
25,800 lb
ILS™/e23: 12,700 kg
28,000 lb
Maximum ballast level20,000 kg
44,100 lb
Maximum permissible weight20,000 kg
44,100 lb
Capacities:
Crankcase oil volume1300 MFWD: 25.7 L
6.8 U.S. gal.
1500 MFWD: 27.6 L
7.3 U.S. gal.
ILS: 25.8 L
Fuel tank727 L
192 U.S. gal.
CTIS: 651 L
172 U.S. gal.
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank37.2 L
9.8 U.S. gal.
Cooling system42.3 L
11.2 U.S. gal.
Transmission-hydraulic system1300 MFWD: 180.7 L
37 U.S. gal.
1500 MFWD: 184.6 L
48.8 U.S. gal.
ILS: 207.2 L
54.7 U.S. gal.
Serviceability:
Interval for engine oil change500 hours
Interval for hydraulic/transmission oil change1,500 hours
Interval for engine coolant change6,000 hours
Loaders:
Loader700M
Lift capacity at full height
Maximum lift height
Leveling type
Precision AG:
GuidanceIntegrated AutoTrac™
TelematicJDLink™ hardware standard, activations, and Ethernet harnesses (availability dependent upon destination)
Remote diagnosticsJDLink hardware standard
Miscellaneous:
AutoTrac ready
ISOBUS ready
CommandCenter video inputs
Immobilizer
Side slope rating
Uphill/downhill slope rating
Country of manufactureUSA
Additional information:
Date collected12 January 2022