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John Deere 7R 250 vs John Deere 8245R

Verdict: John Deere 7R 250 vs John Deere 8245R

The John Deere 7R 250 and the John Deere 8245R are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 7R 250 leads on rated power with 250 hp against 245 hp. John Deere 7R 250 is the lighter machine (66 kg vs 25,868 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 8245R holds more fuel (685.9 L vs 513 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 7R 250 is the newer design (2019 vs 2009). In short: choose the John Deere 7R 250 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 8245R if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
John Deere 7R 250 Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 8245R Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
250 hp
245 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Gear 14.29 used for pull test.Reference
With 480/80R46 rear tires.Reference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
electro-hydraulic frontReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
186.4 kWReference
182.7 kWReference
Engine (max)
205.1 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
142.6 kWReference
136.1 kWReference
Displacement
6.8 LReference
9.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 127 mmReference
118 x 136 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IVReference
Stage IIIAReference
Rated Power (gross)
186.4 kWReference
182.7 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
205.1 kWReference
Fuel system
electronic high-pressure common railReference
Compression
16.7:1Reference
16.3:1Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Max power
142.6 kWReference
136.1 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
160.0 kWReference
155.5 kWReference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
DieselReference
No of Cylinders
6Reference
6 cylinderReference
Emissions compliance
Final Tier 4Reference
Tier 4B | selective catalyst reductionReference
Engine torque at rated speed
Option 1: 1,171 Nm\\nOption 2: 2,100 rpmReference
Interval for engine oil change
500 hoursReference
Interval for engine coolant change
6,000 hoursReference
Cooling system
39.5 LReference
liquid-cooledReference
Engine (net)
176.7 kWReference
Rated Power (net)
176.7 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
Operating RPM
1500-2100Reference
Coolant capacity
40.0 LReference
Oil capacity
159.0 LReference
Rated engine speed
2,100 RPMReference
Bore and stroke
4.66x5.35 inchesReference
Compression ratio
16:1Reference
Transmission
Transmission
e23Reference
John Deere Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT)Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission Type
PowershiftReference
PowershiftReference
Wheel Drive
MFWDReference
4WDReference
Rear Axle Drive Type
Inboard planetary three pinionReference
inboard planetaryReference
Interval for hydraulic/transmission oil change
1,500 hoursReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
152.9 kWReference
147.6 kWReference
PTO (tested)
180.4 kWReference
175.1 kWReference
Hydraulic system
85.2 LReference
159.0 LReference
Type
infinitely variable transmissionReference
full power shiftReference
Capacity
85.2 LReference
159.0 LReference
Pressure
204.0 barReference
200.0 barReference
Rear valves
4 to 6Reference
Front valves
0 to 1Reference
Pump flow
223.3 lpmReference
132.5 lpmReference
SCV flow
124.9 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IIINReference
IVN/IIIReference
Control
electro-hydraulic draft sensingReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
7847 kgReference
Front Hitch
IIINReference
optional with ILSReference
Front lift (at ends)
3488 kgReference
Front lift (at 24"/610mm)
3172 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.75)Reference
540/1000 (1-3/8 optional)Reference
Engine RPM
1000E@1750Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
Clutch
1000:1940Reference
Front PTO Type
1000 (1.75)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
176.2 kWReference
167.7 kWReference
Valves
3 to 5Reference
Total flow
227.1 lpmReference
Rear lift
8300 kgReference
Front lift
4989 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
511.0 LReference
681.3 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
26.1 LReference
Fuel tank
513 LReference
685.9 LReference
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank
26.2 LReference
25.7 LReference
Crankcase oil volume
6.9 U.S. galReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
292 cmReference
302 cmReference
Front tire
420/85R34Reference
420/90R30Reference
Rear tire
480/80R50Reference
480/80R46Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 420/85R34. Rear: 480/80R50Reference
Length
553 cmReference
612 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
49 cmReference
Rack-and-pinion rear axle
119 by 3009 mmReference
Front tread
152 to 223 cmReference
Ag front
420/90R30Reference
Ag rear
480/80R46Reference
Height (cab)
324 cmReference
Shipping weight
13109 kgReference
Ground clearance
58 cmReference
John Deere 7R 250 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
250Reference
200Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery CCA
925Reference
925Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
31Reference
Alternator size
210 ampReference
Battery options
12 VReference
Total cold cranking amps
With two 925 CCA group 31 batteries: 1,850 CCAReference
925 (each) CCAReference
Test results
Fuel use
45.8 l/hourReference
45.0 l/hourReference
Max pull
10235 kgReference
8831 kgReference
General
Make & Model
MJDXL06.8,309Reference
John DeereReference
SCV control
Joystick: AvailableReference
joystickReference
Drawbar Maximum vertical load
1,837 kgReference
Rear Axle Differential Lock
Full-locking electrohydraulicReference
Display
Standard: 4,600 Generation 4 CommandCenter™: 25.4\\n10 in.Reference
Country of manufacturer
USAReference
USAReference
Working lights
Standard: 18 halogen\\nAvailable: 18 LED or 22 LEDReference
Type of headlight bulb
Standard: 65-W halogen\\nAvailable: LEDReference
Cruise control
trueReference
Drawbar category
Cat 3, Cat 4 optional, Cat 4 Heavy-Duty optionalReference
Rear Axle Type
4.331 by 118.5 inchesReference
Front Axle Type
1,300 MFWD, 1,500 MFWD, ILS 42 KPH, ILS 50 KPHReference
Power
Rated Power
250 hpReference
245 hpReference
Front Hitch Electric Power
Seven-pin connectorReference
PTO
PTO Power
205 hpReference
200 hpReference
PTO torque rise
40 percentReference
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Rear PTO Control
Electric switch with adjustable modulationReference
Rear PTO RPM
540/540E/1,000 rpmReference
1,000 RPMReference
Front PTO Power
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Engine Speed on Front PTO speed
Option 1: 1,950 engine rpm\\nOption 2: 1,940 engine rpmReference
Hydraulics
Pump Rated Output (total)
222.3 l/minReference
Remote Valves
7Reference
4 to 6 valvesReference
Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)
sixReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category 3/3N with Quik-Coupler/Reference
Category III/IIIN, IVN/IIIReference
Rear Hitch Sensing Type
ElectrohydraulicReference
Front Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category 3N, ground engagingReference
Category III/IIIN | Category IVN/IIIReference
Front Hitch lift capacity beyond lift points
5,200 kg\\n11,464 lbReference
Hydraulics Type
closed-center load sensing pressure flow compensatedReference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity
9,071.8 kgReference
Dimensions & weight
Drawbar clearance
360 mmReference
Turning radius
6.7 mReference
Overall weight
9,979 kgReference
Weight
65.8 kgReference
25868 to 28902 poundsReference
Height Over Cab
328.4 cmReference
Overall Length
659.1 cmReference
Overall Width
444.8 cmReference
Front axle clearance
60.7 cmReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
RCI Group 47/48/49Reference
480/80R50Reference
Front Wheel Type
380/80R38Reference
Front Wheel tread range
62 to 88 inchesReference
Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Cab glass area
70.61 sq ftReference
Cab space
114 cu ftReference
Seat Suspension
AvailableReference
8245R Serial Number Location
Speeds
Steering & brakes
Brakes
hydraulic wet discReference
Steering type
hydrostatic power, Active Command steering optionalReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.

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