John Deere 8R 280
Tractor
- 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.
Features
Ultimate Visibility package at night (shown on 8R)
Visibility is one of the most important attributes of the cab, but it is more than just lighting. In addition to lighting, John Deere visibility packages include mirrors, sunshades, wipers, and camera readiness. Some benefits of the visibility packages include:
- Three package levels to fit your needs – Select, Premium, or Ultimate
- Operate confidently with greater visibility
- Ultimate Visibility package with more light-emitting diode (LED) output and full 360-degree illumination
- Integrated camera capability
| Visibility packages | Select | Premium | Ultimate |
| Lighting | 18 halogen work lights | 18 LED work lights | 22 LED work lights and eight LED convenience lights* |
| Mirrors | Mechanical | Electric, heated | Electric, heated, and telescoping |
| Sunshades | Front | Front, right-hand side, and rear | Front, right-hand side, and rear |
| Wipers | Front and rear | Front, right-hand side, and rear | Front, right-hand side, and rear |
| Cameras | Camera ready | Camera ready | Camera ready** |
*Convenience lights illuminate the corners of the cab for easier entry and exit
**Starting with model year 2022, the Ultimate visibility package is camera ready.
8R Tractor with cab suspension and air seat
8R Tractors offer a variety of suspension options to fit your specific field conditions or application. There are three options to choose from on 8R Tractors. An air seat with fixed cab offers a great balance of field and road comfort in an economical package. Cab suspension with an air seat reduces high-frequency vibrations typically associated with road transport. The ActiveSeat™ II equipment is typically chosen for field applications to reduce vertical movement and operator fatigue.
- Air seat with fixed cab offers excellent ride quality in a variety of applications
- Two-post cab suspension with an air seat offers exceptional ride for operators spending time on the road
- ActiveSeat II greatly reduces vertical motion experienced in field applications
- Choice of options is available on all 8R Tractors
Independent-Link Suspension (ILS™) primarily helps deliver power to the ground by maintaining proper tire-to-ground contact through a fully independent system. In addition, ILS greatly improves ride over rough or uneven terrain and drastically decreases power hop.
ILS suspension system
8RX and 8R Tractors in the field
All 8 Series Tractors come standard with an 85-cc (5.2-cu in.) hydraulic pump. This pump provides up to 227.1 L/min (60 gpm) hydraulic flow. A dual pump option featuring 85-cc and 35-cc (5.2-cu in. and 2.1-cu in.) displacement hydraulic pumps is available for all 8R and 8RX Tractors. The dual-pump system provides a hydraulic flow of 318 L/min (84 gpm), ideal for running at lower engine speeds. At the rear, up to six selective control valves (SCVs) are available with 1.9-cm (3/4-in.) options.
- Single or dual pump options to fit specific producer applications
- Up to 318 L/min (84 gpm) through the dual pump system on 8R and 8RX Tractors
- Options from four to six factory-installed SCVs
- For maximum flow, 1.9-cm (3/4-in.) SCV couplers are available factory and field installed
A power beyond option is available on all models, and a high-capacity take-out oil reservoir (on 8R Tractors only) is also available for high-demand applications.
8RX Tractor with power beyond
Ultimate Comfort and Convenience package (shown on 8R Tractor)
Comfort and Convenience packages
When you reach a 40-hour week by Wednesday, you're logging some serious hours in the cab. Spend that time in the refreshed and refined John Deere cab, and experience a quiet, comfortable ride with unrivaled visibility and convenience.
- Three package levels to fit your needs – Select, Premium, or Ultimate
- CommandARM™ console that puts everything you need within reach
- Plenty of storage
- Work comfortably during long days in the field with an automotive-style seat
- Keep electronics powered throughout the day with a variety of outlets
| Comfort and Convenience packages | Select | Premium | Ultimate |
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| Business band ready | X | X | X |
| Four USB and one 12-V outlet | X | X | X |
| Dual tilt column | X | X | X |
| Footrests | --- | X | X |
| Refrigerator | --- | X | X |
| 120-V/300-W three-prong outlet | --- | X | X |
| Carpeted floor mat | --- | --- | X |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | --- | --- | X |
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Maximizing uptime using connectivity and technology
Your needs and success are the focus of John Deere. John Deere makes it easy for you to benefit from having a connected tractor in your operation. All tractors come standard with JDLink™ telematics system and customers can turn on connectivity in the John Deere Operations Center™ application. With a StarFire™ 6000 Integrated Receiver* and Generation 4 CommandCenter™ Display, you can easily step right into advanced technology. If you’re an advanced tech user, you’ll enjoy the benefits of a highly intelligent machine connected to a full suite of solutions on the most open platform in the industry. Advantages of a connected machine include:
- StarFire 6000 Integrated Receiver eliminates all setup, installation, and global positioning system (GPS) calibrations
- AutoTrac™ assisted steering guides the machine with accuracy in a variety of field conditions
- Automation is an option with some applications
- John Deere Connected Support™ is a proactive service approach to improve service efficiency and reduce machine downtime
- JDLink gives you access to information anytime, anywhere, to make data driven decisions with John Deere Operations Center and Documentation
The technology and connectivity in John Deere tractors allow you to optimize productivity, increase uptime, and boost profits with machine information from any device, anywhere.
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| StarFire 6000 Integrated Receiver | AutoTrac | JDLink |
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*Available with Premium Activation 3.0
**Available with Automation Activation 3.0
Connected Support technology
When you buy John Deere equipment, you expect reliability. You also know that problems can happen, and a product is only as good as the support behind it. That’s why John Deere equipment is prepared with technology that senses potential issues and can alert you and your dealer promptly—in the cab or anywhere you are.
John Deere Connected Support is a revolutionary change to support that leverages technology and the connectivity of JDLink™ telematics to prevent downtime and resolve problems faster. These tools decrease downtime by an average of 20 percent, enabling faster responses to unexpected problems and reducing technician trips to your machine. For some issues, unplanned downtime can even be prevented altogether through prediction of the issue.
With your permission, John Deere Connected Support:
- Keeps you running by monitoring machine health and promptly alerting you and your dealer of issues
- Saves time by remotely viewing in-cab displays, reducing trips to the machine
- Reduces or even eliminates technician trips to a machine through remote diagnostic and remote software reprogramming capabilities
- Connects experts with the information needed to respond to downtime faster and prevent it altogether
With more than a decade of experience leveraging connectivity to solve problems, no one else has the experience, tools, and knowledge to keep you running as John Deere and your John Deere dealer can. Connected Support is an in-base feature on all John Deere products with factory- or field-installed JDLink.
Specs & Compare
Key Specs | 8R 280 Current Model |
| Engine description | John Deere PowerTech™ 9.0 L (B20 diesel compatible) |
| Engine displacement | 9.0 L 549 cu in. |
| Rated engine power | ECE-R120: 206 kW 280 hp |
| Maximum engine power | ECE-R120: 227 kW 308 hp |
| Rated PTO power (hp SAE) | 170 kW 228 hp |
| Maximum PTO power | |
| Transmission type | Standard: 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 output | Standard: 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 weight | MFWD/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 | |
| Description | John Deere PowerTech 9.0 L (B20 diesel compatible) |
| Engine type | In-line six, four valve |
| Engine family | MJDXL09.0333 |
| Rated speed | 2100 rpm |
| Aspiration | Single, variable geometry turbo; air-to-air aftercooling and cooled exhaust gas recirculation |
| Cylinders liners | Wet-sleeve |
| Emission level | Final Tier 4 |
| After treatment type | Diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC)/diesel particulate filter (DPF)/selective catalytic reduction (SCR) |
| Displacement | 9.0 L 549 cu in. |
Engine performance | |
| Rated power | ECE-R120: 206 kW 280 hp |
| Rated PTO power (hp SAE) | 170 kW 228 hp |
| Maximum PTO power | |
| Intelligent Power Management (IPM) | |
| Power boost | 10 percent |
| Maximum engine power | ECE-R120: 227 kW 308 hp |
| Engine peak torque | At 1600 rpm: 1311 Nm 966 lb-ft |
| Drawbar power | |
| PTO torque rise | 40 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 | |
| Type | Standard: 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 | |
| Type | Closed-center, pressure/flow compensated system with load sensing |
| Pump rated output | Standard: 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 SCV | 1.3-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 SCVs | 96 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 control | Electronic |
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 points | Standard (at 610-mm [24-in.] behind hitch point): 12,124 kg 26,729 lb |
| Lift capacity at standard frame | |
| Sensing type | Electrohydraulic |
| Rear axle differential lock | Electrohydraulic |
Drawbar | |
| Drawbar category | Standard: Category 3 Optional: Category 4 Category 4 with heavy-duty support |
| Maximum vertical load | Dependent 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) | |
| Type | Independent 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 availability | Available: 45-mm (1.75-in.), 1000-rpm and 1000E economy rpm PTO, in-cab shiftable |
| Ground speed PTO option availability | |
| PTO actuation | Electrohydraulic with adjustable modulation |
Front hitch | |
| Category | Category 3N |
| Electric power | |
| Standard lift capacity | Category 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 speed | 1,000 PTO rpm at 2000 engine rpm |
Rear axle | |
| Type | Standard: 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 type | Inboard planetary three pinion |
| Differential controls | |
| Axle type | |
| Brakes, type and control | |
| Rear differential lock | Full-locking electrohydraulic |
| Load rating | |
Front axle | |
| Type | Standard: 1300 Series MFWD Optional: 1500 Series MFWD ILS |
| Front axle differential lock | 1300 Series MFWD: Limited Slip 1500 Series MFWD: Full-locking electrohydraulic ILS: Full-locking electrohydraulic |
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Tires | |
| Rear | |
| Wheel tread range | 1300 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 brakes | 1300 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 | |
| Type | Standard: 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 size | Standard: 200 amp Optional: 330 amp |
| Battery options | 12 V |
| Working lights | Standard: 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 amps | 1,850 CCA |
Operator station | |
| Rollover protective structure, OOS | |
| Seat | Degree of seat swivel, left hand 25 degree (angle) Degree of seat swivel, right hand 40 degree (angle) Standard: air suspension Optional: ActiveSeat™ II |
| Cab suspension | Optional |
| Instructional seat | Standard |
| Display | Standard: 4600 Generation 4 CommandCenter™: 25.4 cm 10 in. |
| Radio | Standard: AM/FM stereo with weatherband, remote controls, auxiliary input jack, four speakers and external antenna |
| Inner cab volume | 3.24 m3 114 cu ft |
| dB(A) rating | |
| Cab glass area | 6.52 m2 70.18 sq ft |
| Safety glass rating | |
| Front visibility | |
Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | MFWD: 3,080 mm 121.3 in. ILS: 3,050 mm 120.1 in. |
| Overall width | |
| Overall length | 6,636 mm 261.3 in. |
| Overall height | |
| Drawbar clearance | 376 mm 14.8 in. |
| Front axle center | MFWD: 686 mm 27 in. ILS: 590 mm 23.2 in. |
| Approximate shipping weight, Open;Cab | |
Weight | |
| Base machine weight | MFWD/PowerShift: 11,700 kg 25,800 lb ILS™/e23: 12,700 kg 28,000 lb |
| Maximum ballast level | 20,000 kg 44,100 lb |
| Maximum permissible weight | 20,000 kg 44,100 lb |
Capacities | |
| Crankcase oil volume | 1300 MFWD: 25.7 L 6.8 U.S. gal. 1500 MFWD: 27.6 L 7.3 U.S. gal. ILS: 25.8 L |
| Fuel tank | 727 L 192 U.S. gal. CTIS: 651 L 172 U.S. gal. |
| Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank | 37.2 L 9.8 U.S. gal. |
| Cooling system | 42.3 L 11.2 U.S. gal. |
| Transmission-hydraulic system | 1300 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 change | 500 hours |
| Interval for hydraulic/transmission oil change | 1,500 hours |
| Interval for engine coolant change | 6,000 hours |
Loaders | |
| Loader | 700M |
| Lift capacity at full height | |
| Maximum lift height | |
| Leveling type | |
Precision AG | |
| Guidance | Integrated AutoTrac™ |
| Telematic | JDLink™ hardware standard, activations, and Ethernet harnesses (availability dependent upon destination) |
| Remote diagnostics | JDLink hardware standard |
Miscellaneous | |
| AutoTrac ready | |
| ISOBUS ready | |
| CommandCenter video inputs | |
| Immobilizer | |
| Side slope rating | |
| Uphill/downhill slope rating | |
| Country of manufacture | USA |
Additional information | |
| Date collected | 12 January 2022 |
Offers & Discounts
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