John Deere 8235R Row-Crop tractor Specs & Features

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John Deere 8235R Row-Crop tractor Technical Specifications

John Deere 8235R is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 2011 – 2013.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for John Deere 8235R covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

John Deere 8235R Production

Manufacturer:
Manufacturer:	John Deere
Type:	Row-Crop tractor
Factory:	Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Original price:	$182,672 (2011)
For the 2012 model year the three-point hitch lift capacity on the John Deere 8235R was increased by several hundred pounds.

John Deere 8235R Power

Engine:
Engine (gross):	235 hp 175.2 kW
Engine (max):	259 hp 193.1 kW
Rear PTO (claimed):	192 hp 143.2 kW
Front PTO (claimed):	150 hp 111.9 kW
Drawbar (tested):	180.59 hp 134.7 kW
PTO (tested):	235.14 hp 175.3 kW

John Deere 8235R Electrical

Ground:	negative
Charging system:	alternator
Charging amps:	200
Batteries:	2
Battery CCA:	925
Battery volts:	12

John Deere 8235R Mechanical

Chassis:

4×2 2WD

4×4 MFWD 4WD

Differential lock:

hydraulic rear lock

front lock on 1500 and ILS front axles

Steering:

hydrostatic power

ActiveCommand Steering (ACS) optional

Brakes:

differential hydraulic wet disc

Trailer brakes:

hydraulic and air optional

Cab:

CommandView II cab standard with heat and air-conditioning.

Transmissions:

16-speed full power shift

infinitely variable transmission (IVT)

Hydraulics

Type:	closed center pressure-flow compensated
Pressure:	2900 psi 200.0 bar
Rear valves:	3 to 5
Pump flow:	35 gpm 132.5 lpm
Total flow:	44 gpm 166.5 lpm
	60 gpm 227.1 lpm (optional)

Tracktor Hitch

Rear Type:	3/3N
	4N/3
Rear lift (at 24″/610mm):	13,300 lbs 6032 kg (3/3N 2011)
	17,300 lbs 7847 kg (3/3N 2011)
	18,300 lbs 8300 kg (4N/3 2011)
	13,600 lbs 6168 kg (3/3N 2012)
	17,600 lbs 7983 kg (3/3N 2012)
	18,700 lbs 8482 kg (4N/3 2012)
Front Hitch:	3N/2 (optional)
Front lift (at ends):	8,800 lbs 3991 kg
	11,450 lbs 5193 kg
	12,300 lbs 5579 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:	independent
Rear RPM:	1000 (1-3/4)
	1000 (1-3/8 optional)
	540 (1-3/8 optional)

Title serial numbers

Location:	Front-right of tractor frame, above front axle.
photo of 8235R serial number

What year is my John Deere 8235R? Serial Number Decoder

The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.

The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.

John Deere 8235R Engine detail

Engine Detail
John Deere PowerTech PSX
dual turbochargers diesel
6-cylinder 24-valve
liquid-cooled inline
Optional Intelligent Power Management (IPM) provides a 35HP increase at rated speed.
Displacement:	548 ci 9.0 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.66×5.35 inches 118 x 136 mm
Emissions:	Interim Tier IV
	Stage IIIB
Emission control:	exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
Rated Power (EC 97/98):	235 hp 175.2 kW
Maximum Power (EC 97/68):	259 hp 193.1 kW
	280 hp 208.8 kW (IPM)
Air cleaner:	dual stage
Pre-heating:	ether (optional)
	block heater (optional)
Compression:	16:1
Rated RPM:	2100
Starter:	electric
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	26.4 qts 25.0 L (1300 axle)
	29.5 qts 27.9 L (1500/ILS axle)
Oil change:	250 h
	500 h (JD Plus-50 II oil)
Coolant capacity:	43.3 qts 41.0 L

John Deere 8235R Transmission overview

Engine Oil

Transmission:	John Deere Automatic PowerShift
Type:	full power shift
Gears:	16 forward and 4 reverse
Automatic PowerShift uses computer control to shift based on load up to the highest selected gear. Fifth reverse is optional through dealer re-programming.

John Deere 8235R Dimensions

Wheelbase:	126.7 inches 321 cm (2WD)
	120.1 inches 305 cm (1300 MFWD)
	118.9 inches 302 cm (1500/ILS)
Length:	243.9 inches 619 cm
	258.3 inches 656 cm (with front weights)
Width:	96 inches 243 cm (axle)
	118.5 inches 300 cm (long axle)
	137.3 inches 348 cm (clearance lamps)
	175.1 inches 444 cm (extra-long lamps)
Height (cab):	138.9 inches 352 cm
Operating weight:	27,218 lbs 12346 kg
	30,252 lbs 13722 kg (ILS)
Clearance (front axle):	29.4 inches 74 cm (2WD)
	24.3 inches 61 cm (1300)
	23.5 inches 59 cm (1500)
	20.1 inches 51 cm (ILS)
Clearance (rear axle):	24.9 inches 63 cm
Clearance (drawbar):	12.6 inches 32 cm

John Deere 8235R Tests

OCED Tractor Test 2001

OCED Tractor Test 2001
Diesel Powershift 4WD October 5 – 12, 2011 Link: OCED Tractor Test 2001 file
PTO performance
Max power:	235.14 hp 175.3 kW
Fuel use:	12.5 gal/hour 47.3 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed:	206.43 hp 153.9 kW
Fuel use:	11.9 gal/hour 45.0 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	226.47 hp 168.9 kW
Fuel use:	12.5 gal/hour 47.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	180.59 hp 134.7 kW
Fuel use:	12.1 gal/hour 45.8 l/hour
Gear 8 used for power test.
Max pull:	23,632 lbs 10719 kg
Gear 4 used for pull test.

OCED Tractor Test 2001A

OCED Tractor Test 2001A
Diesel Powershift 4WD October 5 – 12, 2011 Link: OCED Tractor Test 2001A file
PTO performance
Max power:	235.14 hp 175.3 kW
Fuel use:	12.5 gal/hour 47.3 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed:	206.43 hp 153.9 kW
Fuel use:	11.9 gal/hour 45.0 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	226.47 hp 168.9 kW
Fuel use:	12.5 gal/hour 47.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	180.59 hp 134.7 kW
Fuel use:	12.1 gal/hour 45.8 l/hour
Gear 8 used for power test.
Max pull:	23,632 lbs 10719 kg
Gear 4 used for pull test.

FAQ

Is John Deere 8235R a good tractor?

The John Deere 8235R is one of the great tractors in the John Deere stable, and it has earned John Deere a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a John Deere 8235R take?

Check out the John Deere 8235R oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year John Deere made the 8235R?

The John Deere 8235R was an agricultural tractor model made from 2011 – 2013

Where is the serial number on a John Deere 8235R?

Lookup front-right of tractor frame, above front axle.