John Deere 8285R Row-Crop tractor Specs & Features

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John Deere 8285R Row-Crop tractor Technical Specifications

John Deere 8285R 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 8285R 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 8285R Production

Manufacturer:
Manufacturer:	John Deere
Type:	Row-Crop tractor
Factory:	Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Original price:	$211,192 (2011)
For the 2012 model year the John Deere 8285R offered an increased lift capacity on the three-point hitch.

John Deere 8285R Power

Engine:
Engine (gross):	285 hp 212.5 kW
Engine (max):	314 hp 234.1 kW
PTO (claimed):	239 hp 178.2 kW
Drawbar (tested):	222.70 hp 166.1 kW
PTO (tested):	287.52 hp 214.4 kW

John Deere 8285R Electrical

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

John Deere 8285R Mechanical

Chassis:

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)

John Deere 8285R 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):	285 hp 212.5 kW
Maximum Power (EC 97/68):	314 hp 234.1 kW
	332 hp 247.6 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 8285R 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 8285R Dimensions

Wheelbase:	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
Clearance (front axle):	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 8285R Weight
Operating:	27,218 lbs 12346 kg
	30,252 lbs 13722 kg (ILS)
Max capacity:	39,683 lbs 18000 kg
Max front axle:	17,637 lbs 8000 kg
Max rear axle:	25,353 lbs 11500 kg

John Deere 8285R Tests

OCED Tractor Test 2003

OCED Tractor Test 2003
Diesel Powershift 4WD September 27 – October 5, 2011 Link: OCED Tractor Test 2003 file
PTO performance
Max power:	287.52 hp 214.4 kW
Fuel use:	15.5 gal/hour 58.7 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed:	257.34 hp 191.9 kW
Fuel use:	14.5 gal/hour 54.9 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	276.45 hp 206.1 kW
Fuel use:	15.2 gal/hour 57.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	222.70 hp 166.1 kW
Fuel use:	14.5 gal/hour 54.9 l/hour
Gear 8 used for power test.
Max pull:	22,662 lbs 10279 kg
Gear 5 used for pull test.

OCED Tractor Test 2003A

OCED Tractor Test 2003A
Diesel Powershift 4WD September 27 – October 5, 2011 Link: OCED Tractor Test 2003A file
PTO performance
Max power:	287.52 hp 214.4 kW
Fuel use:	15.5 gal/hour 58.7 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed:	257.34 hp 191.9 kW
Fuel use:	14.5 gal/hour 54.9 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	276.45 hp 206.1 kW
Fuel use:	15.2 gal/hour 57.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	222.70 hp 166.1 kW
Fuel use:	14.5 gal/hour 54.9 l/hour
Gear 8 used for power test.
Max pull:	22,662 lbs 10279 kg
Gear 5 used for pull test.

FAQ

Is John Deere 8285R a good tractor?

The John Deere 8285R 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 8285R take?

Check out the John Deere 8285R 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 8260R

The John Deere 8285R was an agricultural tractor model made from 2011 – 2013